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KDSTI · 10-30-2005, 05:10 PM

i am thinking of gettin one of theese but i am worried about dirivng around and having the lever accidentally open and drain all the oil without knowing nothing and then there goes my motor.. is there anything that locks that lever into place??

hewmanbing · 10-30-2005, 05:16 PM

yes it locks into place into a notch and is held there unti you lift up on it and turn the valve.

KDSTI · 10-30-2005, 05:18 PM

thanks man.. now where to buy one is what i have to find out..

klaymon · 10-30-2005, 05:40 PM

http://www.fumotovalve.com/merchant.cfm?pid=206&step=4

***VSGTS14*** · 10-30-2005, 06:09 PM

buy the one with the nipple, that's what i got and the oil just pours out like a spout.

2fas4u · 10-30-2005, 06:12 PM

If you get it from AMSOIL site they sell a safety ring that you put over the lever and it can not open without you removing the ring. I have one installed and it is great!

Jay

***Datadatum*** · 10-30-2005, 06:49 PM

I had a nipple verson on my WRX, and it worked like a charm.

However, Fumoto highly recommends against the nipple for cars, so I got a regular one for my STi. It works okay, but not as clean as the nipple.

Neither of them leaked.

klaymon · 10-30-2005, 06:56 PM

Don't become too obsessed with the safety ring. Granted it can do nothing but help, but I think it's intended more for off-road applications where something can come in contact with the lever (large rocks, stumps, etc). I've had mine on for about 15000 miles and have had no problems.

Deviancekicksin · 10-30-2005, 11:44 PM

you can also get them here:
http://sojdm.com/productcart/pc/view...0&idproduct=16

wi77iam · 10-31-2005, 04:06 AM

I use one of those little plastic zip ties to safety-wire it - it fits right into the groove and prevents the lever from going into the open position. When I want to change the oil, I just cut it off, then put on a new one after.

2fas4u · 10-31-2005, 04:45 AM

Yes that is true! I really dotn see the need for it on the road. The plastic udertray really protects the valve itself and the lever is not that loose that it will just come open on it's own....

ilikepie · 10-31-2005, 07:45 AM

I have one on my sti. Definatly reccommend

Shicane · 11-01-2005, 01:52 AM

the Code "YM4" will get you a 10% discount if ordered from fumoto's site ...

STiLLsLow · 11-02-2005, 10:45 AM

Hey just wondering if anyone is using this with the oem oil temp sensor? Just want to make sure it will mate up fine beforei order one. Thanks

donmei · 11-02-2005, 11:02 AM

I had a fumoto valve on my Passat and know several people with them on their airplanes.

Fumoto has never had one open unintentionally. That says alot. It is a nicely made quarter turn ball valve. Even if the locking action failed, I doubt it would open.

I would get the nipple if I could. I don't know if it causes clearance issues. Thats the only reason not to get the nipple.

Don

p.s. there was an ad on this board at the top of my loaded page for fumoto valves. Might as well support the sponsors. The link pointed to lubricationspecialist.com

10-30-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
KDSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 05 wrb STi Fav Mod: strawberry air freshner Location: Lowell, mass Posts: 355 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	? on the fumoto oil drain valve i am thinking of gettin one of theese but i am worried about dirivng around and having the lever accidentally open and drain all the oil without knowing nothing and then there goes my motor.. is there anything that locks that lever into place?? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-02-2005, 11:02 AM	#15
donmei S204 Racer Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Trailer Hitch Location: CT, U.S.A. Posts: 3,139 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I had a fumoto valve on my Passat and know several people with them on their airplanes. Fumoto has never had one open unintentionally. That says alot. It is a nicely made quarter turn ball valve. Even if the locking action failed, I doubt it would open. I would get the nipple if I could. I don't know if it causes clearance issues. Thats the only reason not to get the nipple. Don p.s. there was an ad on this board at the top of my loaded page for fumoto valves. Might as well support the sponsors. The link pointed to lubricationspecialist.com This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-30-2005, 05:16 PM	#2
hewmanbing STI Driver Car: 2005 WRX STI Fav Mod: cold air Location: Rockfizzle, IL Posts: 288 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	yes it locks into place into a notch and is held there unti you lift up on it and turn the valve.

10-30-2005, 05:18 PM	#3
KDSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 05 wrb STi Fav Mod: strawberry air freshner Location: Lowell, mass Posts: 355 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks man.. now where to buy one is what i have to find out..

10-30-2005, 05:40 PM	#4
klaymon S204 Racer Posts: 3,075 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	http://www.fumotovalve.com/merchant.cfm?pid=206&step=4

10-30-2005, 06:09 PM	#5
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 09 DGM STi Fav Mod: beastly fenders Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,383 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	buy the one with the nipple, that's what i got and the oil just pours out like a spout.

10-30-2005, 06:12 PM	#6
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 & 09 WRB STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 2,469 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	If you get it from AMSOIL site they sell a safety ring that you put over the lever and it can not open without you removing the ring. I have one installed and it is great! Jay

10-30-2005, 06:49 PM	#7
*Datadatum* Visiting NASIOC Timeout Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: Wingless FTW! Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6,123 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	I had a nipple verson on my WRX, and it worked like a charm. However, Fumoto highly recommends against the nipple for cars, so I got a regular one for my STi. It works okay, but not as clean as the nipple. Neither of them leaked.

10-30-2005, 06:56 PM	#8
klaymon S204 Racer Posts: 3,075 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Don't become too obsessed with the safety ring. Granted it can do nothing but help, but I think it's intended more for off-road applications where something can come in contact with the lever (large rocks, stumps, etc). I've had mine on for about 15000 miles and have had no problems.

10-30-2005, 11:44 PM	#9
Deviancekicksin Professional STI Racer Car: '05 STi OBP Fav Mod: EcuTek! Location: Killadelphia Posts: 787 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	you can also get them here: http://sojdm.com/productcart/pc/view...0&idproduct=16

10-31-2005, 04:06 AM	#10
wi77iam Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM STi Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 566 IWSTI Addict since: May 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	I use one of those little plastic zip ties to safety-wire it - it fits right into the groove and prevents the lever from going into the open position. When I want to change the oil, I just cut it off, then put on a new one after.

10-31-2005, 04:45 AM	#11
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 & 09 WRB STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 2,469 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Yes that is true! I really dotn see the need for it on the road. The plastic udertray really protects the valve itself and the lever is not that loose that it will just come open on it's own....

10-31-2005, 07:45 AM	#12
ilikepie Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Misery (MO) Posts: 565 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I have one on my sti. Definatly reccommend

11-01-2005, 01:52 AM	#13
Shicane Professional STI Driver Posts: 487 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	the Code "YM4" will get you a 10% discount if ordered from fumoto's site ...

11-02-2005, 10:45 AM	#14
STiLLsLow Professional STI Driver Car: 05 AW STi Location: ATL y0 Posts: 400 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Hey just wondering if anyone is using this with the oem oil temp sensor? Just want to make sure it will mate up fine beforei order one. Thanks