Oil Drain Valve Device

VADSG · 07-30-2009, 12:04 PM

Has anyone used the engine oil drain valve sold at the following site?

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

A friend who has a couple classic Minis swears by this. One version has an adapter for a hose connection. I was wondering if this device might make it much easier to change oil? I have had my new Z for about two weeks and haven't been underneath yet. Would you still need to remove the cover under the engine to change the filter?

Thanks

spearfish25 · 07-30-2009, 12:51 PM

It's a nice idea but it seems risky. Just lifting a lever and turning it 90deg opens the valve...you'd be sorry if this happened through regular vibration and jostling of the car. Getting under the car and using a wrench is simple enough. No need to reinvent the wheel for a semi-annual to quarterly event.

SiXK · 07-30-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VADSG

Would you still need to remove the cover under the engine to change the filter?

Thanks

you would. the cover is the biggest pita of the whole job so I agree with the Spearfish25, just use a wrench on the plug and enjoy peace of mind that the jobs done right! The cover has around 20 screws.... after that its a quick job.

shabarivas · 07-30-2009, 01:14 PM

Not to mention you could get one of those pumps for cheap which will pull out all oil via the dipstick tube...

Pushing_Tin · 07-30-2009, 01:33 PM

Are you guys able to slide underneath your cars, or do you use a lift?

theDreamer · 07-30-2009, 01:36 PM

I use those Rhino ramps, I have slightly gotten underneath the front bumper but not sure if I could do a full oil change without the ramps.

Pushing_Tin · 07-30-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I use those Rhino ramps, I have slightly gotten underneath the front bumper but not sure if I could do a full oil change without the ramps.

I never thought about using those, what did they cost you?

theDreamer · 07-30-2009, 03:08 PM

Blitz Rhino Ramp 12000 Extreme, is where I got mine and I paid the 59.99 price. AK I believe used the same ramps in his oil change thread and has a video of the car going up on the ramps.

fuct · 07-30-2009, 03:40 PM

AND I QUOTE:

(Endorsements)
The Engine Oil Drain Valve has been tested and granted "Genuine Parts" status by 5 major motor vehicle manufacturers in Japan, including Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Isuzu. These approvals were not granted easily and gaining them was a testimony to the quality and durability of Engine Oil Drain Valve.

In the United States, the Engine Oil Drain Valve is being installed at the factory level on some of the vehicles made by Ford and Freightliner.

shabarivas · 07-30-2009, 06:44 PM

wait until you go over a bump - scrape the thing to open it ... and PWN your car...

jpit · 07-30-2009, 07:20 PM

I have used the Fumoto valve on my last three vehicles and have never had a problem. I have it on my 370z and can change the oil by removing just three bolts on the underside shield. I have the model with the nipple and simply attach a hose and drain the oil into a pan. The oil filter is easy to remove. The Fumoto valve lever locks into place well above the surrounding area and can't see how you could ever unintentionally move it to the open position.

37Z · 07-30-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Are you guys able to slide underneath your cars, or do you use a lift?

Neither; I just reach the oil filter and oil drain plug from the front of my 370Z without a lift or lifting the front of the car suing jack stands or ramps.

A inexpensive ramp alternative is to purchase or look for discarded 2 x 4, 2 x 6lumber & plywood and glue & screw the material into a ramps. If interested, I can email the size/material list to make home-made ramps.

khtso · 07-30-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

I have used the Fumoto valve on my last three vehicles and have never had a problem. I have it on my 370z and can change the oil by removing just three bolts on the underside shield. I have the model with the nipple and simply attach a hose and drain the oil into a pan. The oil filter is easy to remove. The Fumoto valve lever locks into place well above the surrounding area and can't see how you could ever unintentionally move it to the open position.

I haven't changed my oil yet, but can you remove the filter by just removing three bolts on the underside cover?

jpit · 07-30-2009, 09:15 PM

Yes. You will need a towel to catch the oil from the filter.

VADSG · 07-31-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

I have used the Fumoto valve on my last three vehicles and have never had a problem. I have it on my 370z and can change the oil by removing just three bolts on the underside shield. I have the model with the nipple and simply attach a hose and drain the oil into a pan. The oil filter is easy to remove. The Fumoto valve lever locks into place well above the surrounding area and can't see how you could ever unintentionally move it to the open position.

Do you need an adapter for the valve to use it on 370Z?
Are you using the F-103 Valve w/Nipple?

Thanks to all for earlier replies.

07-30-2009, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
VADSG Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: fairfax station, va Posts: 24 Drives: CY 370Z 6MT T/S Rep Power: 16	Oil Drain Valve Device Has anyone used the engine oil drain valve sold at the following site? QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil A friend who has a couple classic Minis swears by this. One version has an adapter for a hose connection. I was wondering if this device might make it much easier to change oil? I have had my new Z for about two weeks and haven't been underneath yet. Would you still need to remove the cover under the engine to change the filter? Thanks __________________ VADSG

07-30-2009, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I use those Rhino ramps, I have slightly gotten underneath the front bumper but not sure if I could do a full oil change without the ramps. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-30-2009, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Blitz Rhino Ramp 12000 Extreme, is where I got mine and I paid the 59.99 price. AK I believe used the same ramps in his oil change thread and has a video of the car going up on the ramps. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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07-30-2009, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	It's a nice idea but it seems risky. Just lifting a lever and turning it 90deg opens the valve...you'd be sorry if this happened through regular vibration and jostling of the car. Getting under the car and using a wrench is simple enough. No need to reinvent the wheel for a semi-annual to quarterly event.

07-30-2009, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Not to mention you could get one of those pumps for cheap which will pull out all oil via the dipstick tube...

07-30-2009, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	Are you guys able to slide underneath your cars, or do you use a lift?

07-30-2009, 03:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	AND I QUOTE: (Endorsements) The Engine Oil Drain Valve has been tested and granted "Genuine Parts" status by 5 major motor vehicle manufacturers in Japan, including Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Isuzu. These approvals were not granted easily and gaining them was a testimony to the quality and durability of Engine Oil Drain Valve. In the United States, the Engine Oil Drain Valve is being installed at the factory level on some of the vehicles made by Ford and Freightliner.

07-30-2009, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	wait until you go over a bump - scrape the thing to open it ... and PWN your car...

07-30-2009, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	I have used the Fumoto valve on my last three vehicles and have never had a problem. I have it on my 370z and can change the oil by removing just three bolts on the underside shield. I have the model with the nipple and simply attach a hose and drain the oil into a pan. The oil filter is easy to remove. The Fumoto valve lever locks into place well above the surrounding area and can't see how you could ever unintentionally move it to the open position.

07-30-2009, 09:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	Yes. You will need a towel to catch the oil from the filter.