Oil Drain Valve [Archive]

subbus

08-30-2011, 04:05 PM

I have been using Fram's Sure Drain for my other car and loved it! Unfortunately they do not seem to make one for Tribeca.

I have found and ordered Fumoto Oil Drain Valve-F105N. There is also a non-N version without the hose nipple and hence slightly shorter. I will report back once I get it and change oil.

The cheapest price with free shipping is here:

http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/f-series/fumoto-oil-drain-valve-f105n/

JLM

09-01-2011, 10:45 AM

I've had Fumoto drain valves on my Tribeca and WRX for over 4 years, really like the ease in changing oil. Both of mine have the nipple and I use a short length of clear tubing to drain the oil.

sweetpete

09-02-2011, 05:14 PM

Same here. Never a leak.

NatetheSkate

09-27-2011, 08:25 PM

omg...best idea EVER!! lol

subbus

09-28-2011, 05:00 AM

Just do not use the factory recommended torque even with a factory washer. It might be too much. The nipple has, I think size 17 nut, on it which is fine for screwing the valve into the oil pan but do not use it for the final tightening. Use adjustable wrench on the body of the valve for the final tightening.