Oil Pan Drain Valve

[NorrisB]

i read on BITOG that fumoto valves are prone to leaking. They're an unnecessary risk imo

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by NorrisB

i read on BITOG that fumoto valves are prone to leaking. They're an unnecessary risk imo

I can't imagine one leaking. They are widely used on industrial machinery and are incredibly well made ball valves. I can see the cheapo Fram ones leaking, but not the Fumotos.

[UberSilver]

Originally Posted by NorrisB

i read on BITOG that fumoto valves are prone to leaking. They're an unnecessary risk imo

I've use a dozen over the last 20 years, never had one leak. never heard of a leaker either. I would not put one on my yaris because the car is to low/exposed.

[TYaris2010]

Originally Posted by UberSilver

I've use a dozen over the last 20 years, never had one leak. never heard of a leaker either. I would not put one on my yaris because the car is to low/exposed.

That just addressed my concern. W/ the low clearance, I fear hitting an object (branch, rock etc) and something opening the valve or it hooking on something and getting torn out.

The broken Fumoto Valve