saleenssc

Anyone using these? any issues with using them on a 98 LS400. Only real complaint ive seen about them is that the oil drains a bit slower.

thanks

anesthesia

I have them on all my car Fumito, love them, they do drain a little slower but it's okay, go grab a beer come back done. I go with the Fumoto been on car for past 6 years, no issue

dicer

Its probably something that a lower rider would not want to use.

saleenssc

thanks for the reply. Do you recall which one you are using? I am considering the F103N M12-1.25 DRAIN VALVE W/NIPPLE

http://www.fumotousa.com/results.php...S400++4.0L++V8

I guess my only concern is any clearance issues. My car has stock suspension with stock wheels/tires

timmy0tool

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stock height you should not have issues though I would not get the N-series (valves with nipple) just for the added clearance and peace of mind.

Sherl

Did you end up in buying any of these. I am afraid that I might hit something and that might break my oil sump because of the nipple. Wondering which one to choose. I dont mind it taking a while to drain but wondering anything that's safe even with pebbles hitting on them.

Sherl

Did you end up in buying any of these. I am afraid that I might hit something and that might break my oil sump because of the nipple. Wondering which one to choose. I dont mind it taking a while to drain but wondering anything that's safe even with pebbles hitting on them.

saleenssc

no i did not end up getting one of these. mainly for the same concerns that you have. Also im no longer doing my own oil changes due to back issues.

Good luck

paulo57509

I considered a drain valve as well, but having to remove the 15-16 other fasteners just to get to the drain plug and filter (engine under cover), a valve just didn't seem to add any convenience to the task. Although it does remove the risk of cross threading, over tightening, etc.

Just looking at the location of the drain plug, I don't think a valve is in any danger of getting whacked. Not to say it can't happen.