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Reddit mentions of Fumoto F-108N Engine Oil Drain Valve
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 8
We found 8 Reddit mentions of Fumoto F-108N Engine Oil Drain Valve. Here are the top ones.
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- Drain your engine oil with a touch of a finger
- Replaces drain plug for quick, easy, clean oil change
- No more contact with hot oil and no messy hands or clothes
- Eliminates stripped threads
- Ideal for drawing small sample of oil for oil analysis
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VCB9WC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought this to make my oil changes easier. Drain your oil, replace the drain plug with this, make sure you get a crush washer from subaru and rent a torque wrench from auto zone, or something.
You'll be able to change your oil without any tools, save for a oil filter wrench. You'll have zero mess oil changes, though.
I bought the F-108N, with the longer stem, for my '16 Outback. You've got less clearance but I don't think the stem would be an issue unless you're offroading. Here's mine which is still probably 1 or 2" above the plastic skid plate. Stem lets me attach a tube and drain straight into an empty oil container.
They offer a plastic locking clip which I installed as well as a safeguard. Install was easy using a crow's foot and torque wrench to spec, and I used the provided fiber washer.
Like other people said it is all in your owners manual. But if you are going to at least be changing your own oil, I highly recommend getting the fumoto valve it has made changing the oil quick, and super clean since I got it!!! It is a must buy.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VCB9WC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_FY7Ezb7VY64VB
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I used the F-108N on my '18, and it works great... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VCB9WC
I suppose that a Fumoto oil valve would have to be next!
I have one for my Outback, and I'm never looking back to using a normal screw. Different models also have different styles (long tip, etc), so you're bound to find something that will still have adequate clearance even for off-roading. I personally use the F-108N, which has a long tip, and it still tucks away inside the factory skid plate.
As for not being able to drain completely...I'd say it depends. My OB has the drain hole facing the rear-ish of the car, and I have my car on ramps during oil changes, so gravity kinda does the work of clearing out that last little bit for me.