Oil Change - OOPS!
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From: Poway, CA
Follow up:
OK, I've driven it over a 1,000 miles now without that washer and it hasn't leaked a drop. So, if this happens to you, just tighten it up good and snug (don't get crazy) and keep an eye on it.
On my next oil change, I'll put the washer back and that should be the end of the issue.
I looked at the fumoto drain option but I don't want to chance it. I have a ranch in Az and I often drive off road there and occasionally over some bushes. I just don't trust that little drain lever will always be secure.
I suspect it's ok for most city driving as long as you don't run over anything that could bump into it.
They even warn you about that in the instructions.
Thanks again to all who contributed.
OK, I've driven it over a 1,000 miles now without that washer and it hasn't leaked a drop. So, if this happens to you, just tighten it up good and snug (don't get crazy) and keep an eye on it.
On my next oil change, I'll put the washer back and that should be the end of the issue.
I looked at the fumoto drain option but I don't want to chance it. I have a ranch in Az and I often drive off road there and occasionally over some bushes. I just don't trust that little drain lever will always be secure.
I suspect it's ok for most city driving as long as you don't run over anything that could bump into it.
They even warn you about that in the instructions.
Thanks again to all who contributed.
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When I took my truck into the dealer for the first oil change the dealer said that I was missing the washer and they didnt charge me for it. I told him that it was the first change and it must have come from the factory that way and he gave me a puzzled look. Anyhoo, it never leaked.
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Diesel Man, if you are concerned about the fumoto valve coming open just do what I did. I put a small (3/8"-7/8" I think) hose clamp over the end of it so the lever can not be turned at all. I chose this over the little spring clamp that comes with it because those things can be a real pain in the you know what sometimes. With the hose clamp on there I have absolutely no worries about the valve coming open.
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Beerstalker. there is room for a hose clamp? I have never seen a Fumoto valve but I'd be leary too. Being Irish/American and most of me ancestors were Irish don't you know Ole Murphy was me first cuzin. And believe me the saying Irish luck don't mean good luck or not for me most of it is bad. If that thing could come open going down the road IT WILL COME OPEN somewhere a hundred miles from nowhere just a little south of BFE.
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I've had my truck off road a lot with the Fumoto valve and never had a problem. It takes some work to lift the lever and move it - not something that is likely to happen by chance.
It's also not likely to be whacked by anything when running off road - unless you're dong some serious skid plate bashing 4x4 off roading.
BTW, when I installed my Fumoto valve, I did it shortly after I'd changed the oil but didn't want to wait till the next oil change. I let the truck cool and then removed the drain bold and put my thumb over the hole and then positioned the Fumoto valve next to the drain hole and slid it over the drain hole as I moved my thumb and then screwed it in. Lost maybe a cup of oil in the whole process.
It's also not likely to be whacked by anything when running off road - unless you're dong some serious skid plate bashing 4x4 off roading.
BTW, when I installed my Fumoto valve, I did it shortly after I'd changed the oil but didn't want to wait till the next oil change. I let the truck cool and then removed the drain bold and put my thumb over the hole and then positioned the Fumoto valve next to the drain hole and slid it over the drain hole as I moved my thumb and then screwed it in. Lost maybe a cup of oil in the whole process.
Last edited by Daryl Hunter; Jul 5, 2007 at 04:07 PM.
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fumoto....
Originally Posted by Diesel Man
I changed oil yesterday and all went well until I realized I had droped that little copper washer and put the drain plug back in without it.
Question, has anyone else done this and did it cause it to leak? Or can I just wait until next oil change and put it back then?
I hate to dump all that new oil if I don't need to.
Thanks for any advice.
Question, has anyone else done this and did it cause it to leak? Or can I just wait until next oil change and put it back then?
I hate to dump all that new oil if I don't need to.
Thanks for any advice.
Just my $.02
JB
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Let it flow
Originally Posted by KitsKid
Beerstalker. there is room for a hose clamp? I have never seen a Fumoto valve but I'd be leary too. Being Irish/American and most of me ancestors were Irish don't you know Ole Murphy was me first cuzin. And believe me the saying Irish luck don't mean good luck or not for me most of it is bad. If that thing could come open going down the road IT WILL COME OPEN somewhere a hundred miles from nowhere just a little south of BFE.
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A picture is worth a thousand blab, blab, blab...
Now you can see where a cir-clip (what I use) or a small hose clamp can keep this bad-boy closed!
Last edited by OZX1; Jul 5, 2007 at 04:07 PM. Reason: Added a quote
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Great pics ozx3+1, esp the animated one. I just used a regular worm drive hose clamp because those spring clamps have the tendency to go flying god knows where if you are just using regular pliers (always a good idea to wear eye protection when playing with them). They aren't bad if you cut a groove in the end of the pliers to grip the wire though.
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Originally Posted by Beerstalker
Great pics ozx3+1, esp the animated one. I just used a regular worm drive hose clamp because those spring clamps have the tendency to go flying god knows where if you are just using regular pliers (always a good idea to wear eye protection when playing with them). They aren't bad if you cut a groove in the end of the pliers to grip the wire though.
WOW!! This is my 500th post!!I've had a pair of notched nose plyers for about 30 years (same ones). They have been a blessing more times than I can remember. 10-4 on the eye protection... I don't ever work without them.
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Originally Posted by 07Dually
Where did you get the clip? I have checked all over town and can't find one.
Thanks,
Charlie
Thanks,
Charlie
Last edited by OZX1; Jul 11, 2007 at 02:01 PM. Reason: Found something
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If you buy it from the dieselsite it comes with it. Otherwise I would think you could get it at most hardware stores. If you are having a hard time finding one you might want to get what I used. A 5/16" wide worm drive hose clamp, I think it was 3/8-3/4" dia or something like that. Less than a dollar at Menards.