WillK

I always like running a Fumoto Drain Valve on my cars. I have them on my SUV's and just installed one today on my IS today with a fresh oil change. Problem is, it sticks 1/2" below skid plate. Makes me nervous...

Anybody else running a Fumoto valve?

NikonGuy

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I am. Of course just installed it a few days ago. Honestly I'm not worried

Gville350

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Maybe two oil changes a year for me here. I don't find the additional time saved is worth the money and possibility of hitting something and breaking the valve worth it to me. I'm also lowered 2.5" from factory though.

Sffd103

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Are you lowered? That's the only way I'd worry.

harper7

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Which one did you get? They make them without a nipple(F-103),and with a short and long nipple. I have one with a long nipple on my 4Runner and love it but it's above the skid plates and wan't to put one on my new IS350 but I would be leary if it was sticking out on a car this low.

WillK

Nah, not lowered. Yeah, I'm probably just being over cautious. Plus where I live there's not a lot of uneven//low pavement or road debris to worry about.

I got the 103S- the one with the short nipple. I have one on my (wife's) 08' Runner. Also have one on my 08' Sequoia. I'm not a fan of the flush design. Seems like it would be hard to clean and trap dirt in there. I also run the plastic lock-outs,mostly as a mental safeguard.

It does stick down, but ever so slightly. You have to almost look for it.

I do agree it make the oil change longer, but without messing with drain bolts, it's worth it to me.
I just do other checks while it's draining, air filter, throttle body, radiator and brake fluids...