When the valve is installed how will you take the clamp off? Doesn't seem to be very much room to move the clamp and open the valve.

 

Did you know that you can also buy this locking clip from Fumoto too?

 

Very innovative! Thanks for your contribution.

Should not make unlocking/locking difficult, but add a little bit of resistance! Most likely enough to be able to use.

 

The OEM locking clip has less chance of sliding off

 

Just out of curiosity - I guess I don't understand why one would install a Fumoto valve to make it easy to let the oil out, but then search for a way to make it harder to let the oil out. Why not just leave the factory plug there? It's *really* easy to get it out and back in.

 

A fumoto valve makes the job almost mess free. I have one on all my vehicles.

 

@Subyroo, thank you for posting an image of Fumoto's black safety clip. I didn't know that was available.

@Even_Stephen, adding a small clip reduces the chance of an accidental discharge of motor oil. You're right though, removing and replacing the factory drain plug isn't generally a difficult task. There would be no way of knowing based on this thread, but I recently installed the skid plates offered by Primitive Racing. Getting a wrench in the small access hole in the skid plate turns the simple job of an oil change into a curse-inducing ordeal. The Fumoto restores the simplicity

@wrex002 The space is tight, but with pliers, the clip slides right off.

@FLO-RIDA thank you, happy to contribute.

 

I use a small zip tie in the groove to prevent the lever from being able to be released

 

My Fumoto oil drain valves came with locking clamps, recommended for off road use. :wink:

Bobby...

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Sorry if this was answered already.. but what to use for a 2016 Forester, F-105 or F-108? TIA

 

F108s is the one u want

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You can find that information here: Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve - Made in Japan :wink:

Bobby...

['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]

 

Not a bad idea to lock it but without any locking I've never had an accidental discharge problem on either car and both have been subject to lots of really bad corrugations and rough offroading over many years.

 

Never had a problem with any of mine, and for that matter never heard of a problem with a fumoto opening by itself.. but good fix to set your mind at ease.

 

Greetings fellow Forester enthusiasts,

I apologize for the delay, but I have revived my original photos in this thread. I don't know if it will be a permanent fix, but it seems to be working as of this post.

-Sean-

 

So what torque should it be?

 

Looks like 18 ft lbs for F108.

Here's the torque chart: Size Chart | Fumoto® Engine Oil Drain Valves

 

@lepa71 I use an open end wrench, tighten it as much as I can. No easy way to use a torque wrench on the Fumoto oil drain valve.

We haven't had good luck with the fiber gasket that comes with the Fumoto oil drain valve, so we changed to a copper washer (gasket).

Take a look at this write up in my Member Journal: Engine oil & filter change + Fumoto washer replacement

Bobby...

['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]

 

Have you considered the crush washer( brand new one of course)?

 

Just installed my Fumoto yesterday. No no matter how many times I tried starting the threads, it always caught in the same orientation, such that the valve lever ended up on top (not facing down) when fully torqued. It is easy to open by feel, and now I sort of like it up there, out of harms way. I had got the plastic locker, but will probably not use it now. I had used their blue fiber washer, which is thicker than the usual crush washer. I suspect that if I swap it out, the lever would probably face down (if I ever get tired of it facing up).

Out of curiosity, does anyone know why Fumoto uses that washer? Maybe the brass valve can corrode when in contact with the aluminum? Then why not a copper crush washer?

 

I think this is what @2.5x_sleeper is saying. I'm debating as well. I don't think it makes sense to do both copper crush washer and fumoto supplied gasket. Is it?

 

Have you considered the crush washer( brand new one of course)?

The fit was too sloppy... too loose. With the copper washer (gasket), I bought one with a smaller inside diameter. I filed it to fit the Fumoto oil drain valve.

On my son's '03 X, we used a second copper washer (gasket) to position the Fumoto oil drain valve for easier access. :wink:

THis poat in my Member Journal shows the copper washer being fitted: Engine oil & filter change + Fumoto washer replacement

Bobby...

['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]

 

I just put one on my forester and mine came with a black slide on cap.
Very easy to install. I'm done with the oil change guy over tightening my
Bolt with an impact wrench. I got mine off e bay alongside with a drain hose.

 

Have a 2019 and my concern is how well protected would the valve be from getting forceable ripped out by a protruding road or off-road hazard?

 

I looked at the Fumoto but finally went with the Stahlbus system. I like that the Stahlbus has a lower profile than the Fumoto, if one is concerned about hitting the valve. I don’t see that happening with either valve though.

I leave the undercover on, so there shouldn’t be any problem with any drain valve.