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Works like magic. Actually it's physics that make it possible to do it this way. Back in the day many of the SuperDuty guys were switching to Fumotos and were changing them this way. There is NO mess as long as the vacuum is running. All it does is apply vacuum to crankcase preventing oil from draining through the drain plug.
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Works like magic. Actually it's physics that make it possible to do it this way. Back in the day many of the SuperDuty guys were switching to Fumotos and were changing them this way. There is NO mess as long as the vacuum is running. All it does is apply vacuum to crankcase preventing oil from draining through the drain plug.
Thanks for the heads-up.
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Works like magic. Actually it's physics that make it possible to do it this way. Back in the day many of the SuperDuty guys were switching to Fumotos and were changing them this way. There is NO mess as long as the vacuum is running. All it does is apply vacuum to crankcase preventing oil from draining through the drain plug.
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No-Spill Systems Beats Fumoto & EZ Drain
I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to pass this on:
I've long worried about a Fumoto valve opening and spilling my oil. They are made in Japan, and I just don't trust them. I found the EZ Drain, which is a Fumoto knock-off. Made in China, so forget that. And forget the Harbor Freight knock-off too. Probably the same Chinese junk.
Then I found No-Spill Systems. https://www.nospillsystems.com/
Made is USA and Canada, with a full size port for fast draining. Brass and bronze with a threaded cover and an o-ring for safety. This is the real deal that's used on 18-wheelers and commercial applications.
Check it out. Use it on my explorer and expedition and haven't looked back since. I don't have to deal with a lawn sprinkler of oil when I pull the plug and I sleep well at night knowing I'm not trusting some Chinese pot metal valve sticking down from my oil pan.
Eddie in New York
I've long worried about a Fumoto valve opening and spilling my oil. They are made in Japan, and I just don't trust them. I found the EZ Drain, which is a Fumoto knock-off. Made in China, so forget that. And forget the Harbor Freight knock-off too. Probably the same Chinese junk.
Then I found No-Spill Systems. https://www.nospillsystems.com/
Made is USA and Canada, with a full size port for fast draining. Brass and bronze with a threaded cover and an o-ring for safety. This is the real deal that's used on 18-wheelers and commercial applications.
Check it out. Use it on my explorer and expedition and haven't looked back since. I don't have to deal with a lawn sprinkler of oil when I pull the plug and I sleep well at night knowing I'm not trusting some Chinese pot metal valve sticking down from my oil pan.
Eddie in New York
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I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to pass this on:
I've long worried about a Fumoto valve opening and spilling my oil. They are made in Japan, and I just don't trust them. I found the EZ Drain, which is a Fumoto knock-off. Made in China, so forget that. And forget the Harbor Freight knock-off too. Probably the same Chinese junk.
Then I found No-Spill Systems. https://www.nospillsystems.com/
Made is USA and Canada, with a full size port for fast draining. Brass and bronze with a threaded cover and an o-ring for safety. This is the real deal that's used on 18-wheelers and commercial applications.
Check it out. Use it on my explorer and expedition and haven't looked back since. I don't have to deal with a lawn sprinkler of oil when I pull the plug and I sleep well at night knowing I'm not trusting some Chinese pot metal valve sticking down from my oil pan.
Eddie in New York
I've long worried about a Fumoto valve opening and spilling my oil. They are made in Japan, and I just don't trust them. I found the EZ Drain, which is a Fumoto knock-off. Made in China, so forget that. And forget the Harbor Freight knock-off too. Probably the same Chinese junk.
Then I found No-Spill Systems. https://www.nospillsystems.com/
Made is USA and Canada, with a full size port for fast draining. Brass and bronze with a threaded cover and an o-ring for safety. This is the real deal that's used on 18-wheelers and commercial applications.
Check it out. Use it on my explorer and expedition and haven't looked back since. I don't have to deal with a lawn sprinkler of oil when I pull the plug and I sleep well at night knowing I'm not trusting some Chinese pot metal valve sticking down from my oil pan.
Eddie in New York
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I've long worried about a Fumoto valve opening and spilling my oil. They are made in Japan, and I just don't trust them. I found the EZ Drain, which is a Fumoto knock-off. Made in China, so forget that. And forget the Harbor Freight knock-off too. Probably the same Chinese junk.
Then I found No-Spill Systems. https://www.nospillsystems.com/
Made is USA and Canada, with a full size port for fast draining. Brass and bronze with a threaded cover and an o-ring for safety. This is the real deal that's used on 18-wheelers and commercial applications.
Then I found No-Spill Systems. https://www.nospillsystems.com/
Made is USA and Canada, with a full size port for fast draining. Brass and bronze with a threaded cover and an o-ring for safety. This is the real deal that's used on 18-wheelers and commercial applications.
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From: Orange, CA
Wouldn't you do the same here, but just unscrew the piece enough to stop the flow, but not remove completely?