Valvomax

[pjram]

Anyone try this? It seems pretty smart and possibly better than a fumoto.

ValvoMax Oil Drain System

Frustrated with your DIY oil change? ValvoMax removes the hassle. Replace your drain bolt with the Quick Twist valve. Made of solid 304 Stainless Steel, the valve simplifies your oil change. Save time, eliminate tools, and conserve the environment. Veteran-owned. Made in USA

www.valvomax.com

 

[Burla]

that is pretty cool.

 

[RamHemi18]

Definitely a cool idea, bummer they don't have anything handy for handling the oil filter. I can drain the pan without getting a drop on the ground....it's the oil filter that's a PITA

 

[kurek]

One of my friends just posted about that on instagram... specifically that his is drippy.

Never heard of a Fumoto leaking. I still run a plug because I can run a magnetic plug but if I was going to run a valve it would be a Fumoto

 

[ChronOfMaintMan]

I have one on my gasser motor home and love it. I like that it has a screw on cap as added protection, and is pretty snug to the oil pan. I've not had any drip issues in 33K miles of use (six oil changes). I love the fact that I can drain the oil using a hose to the drain pan instead of having it splatter all over the chassis. The design of the Ford F53 motor home chassis wasn't friendly at all for oil changes. I can now drain hot oil without any mess at all.

 

[pjram]

Agreed the filter is a problem child. Wish they were all like my Outback with the filter on top of the engine. I like the idea of the simplicity just the leap of faith that none will leak.

 

[MontanaHandyman]

I installed the valvomax like in the previously posted photo with no issues at all...makes draining almost fun.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Agreed the filter is a problem child.

A 4" Lift solves the problem. I got so much room for activities under my truck now.

 

[pjram]

One of my friends just posted about that on instagram... specifically that his is drippy.

Never heard of a Fumoto leaking. I still run a plug because I can run a magnetic plug but if I was going to run a valve it would be a Fumoto


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I saw on another forum that a member had a drip until he properly torqued the drain valve then problem solved.