Fumoto Original F106S with LC-10 Lever Clip FS-Series Engine Oil Drain Valve, 1 Pack

Threads on an oil pan aren't made to withstand the many many times the oil drain plug is removed and tightened. The threat of stripped threads is compounded when, in the course of ownership, the car had been brought to the local oil change boutique for oil changes, and the neighborhood high school kid on the weightlifting team has a part-time job doing oil changes there. Sure, you can get an oversized plug when the threads strip, or get one of those expandable rubber plugs for a temporary fix- OR, you can get a FUMOTO valve, install it once, and be done with it. Obviously, it take the place of the oil drain plug, but can also double as a "sampling" valve; or sometimes, when too much oil is added during an oil change for one reason or another, the valve can be opened and any extra oil can easily be removed. Even though I do my own oil changes, I have one on each car I own. No matter how careful one may be, and I'm careful, there's always the good chance that that oil drain plug will someday strip the threads in the oil pan. For me, I'ld rather install a $30 FUMOTO valve BEFORE I hear myself say the ole, shoulda - coulda - woulda.

Makes oil changes a breeze. Quick and easy while keeping a bit cleaner. Sturdy build quality and never an issue. Put them on many vehicles.

makes future oil changes a snap. I didn't get the extender drain tube but that might be handy. no more busting a knuckle trying to loosen the drain plug.

Update 11/2020: Did my oil change and boy was it easy! No more mess and guess work with that oil drain plug and how much thread is left before it POPS off! Clean, easy to use. I did use the hose connector and that made it even easier. The plastic clip that prevents the latch from sliding did not break over a 6 month time frame (snow driving as well). Things did not leak yet, and everything is good so far. As always, will update if things change. With my one use so far, I definitely recommend this for the DYI oil changers out there. I'll easily buy this for all my cars going forward (already did for my 2019 WRX as well - that one uses F108s). Original Review 5/2020: Easy install, just add washer it comes with and tighten (I would hand tighten, then use a 17mm bolt to tighten just a little more - quarter turn). Done. No more splashing of oil when you unscrew the oil drain plug... A dream for those who change oil themselves. No leaks from it, just needed to make sure the valve is locked. The plastic stopper is a nice touch to help with accidental opening, but highly doubt it will accidentally open since it "locks" into place when you turn it to close. Will be keeping my eyes out to see if there are any issues later down the road. But so far, well worth the money. I did purchase the hose and connector for this valve, but since I just did my oil change and now have this installed, I'll update months later when I change oil again to see how effective that is. But it does fit just fine, tested before installing the valve to the car. If anything changes I'll update this review!

Edit: as embarrassing as it is, I'll leave my original review. There was no issue with the item. I was trying to thread it in the wrong direction. I'll blame it on the van being parked in the garage weird so I had to lay differently which means I was trying to thread it left handed. Guess my brain had issue switching sides. Both valves are installed (van and truck) and I am happy but forever embarrassed on the internet. Original: I'm at the end of my oil change and just need to put the F106S in my drain pan before filling the oil and being done. It would not thread in. I verified that the F106 (M14-1.5) should work on my 2011 VW Routan. I then verified that it would work on a same-year Chrysler Town and Country (because they are the same vehicle). I then googled a replacement drain plug for the VW Routan and see it is an M14-1.5 threaded bolt. My conclusion is that the threads are bad. It isn't too noticeable, but it doesn't look quite right... and it is close to grabbing when I go to thread it in. Somewhat luckily, I ordered a second one for my truck, but it is 2 days behind this one for delivery. So, I'm going to wait 2 days to finish the oil change and let my wife drive the truck in the meantime. I'm not happy, but I understand there is no product that comes 100% quality controlled. Luck of the draw. I'll update and change my rating if the second valve actually threads in. If not, I'm coming back here for zero stars for wasting my time and bricking my vehicle for 2 days.

I've used Fumoto valves for years, and love them. REALLY well made, never even a hint of a leak, and make oil changes a breeze. I recently bought a 2019 Kia Soul and this valve is going in at the next oil change. Buy the genuine part, don't get a knock off. Thee cost a bit more, but quality is better than price most times.

The valve itself is likely a fine valve and I would expect it to provide the same great service that Fumoto valves have provided on all of my other Hondas. The problem is they advertise that it can be used with a 2020 Honda CrV Hybrid with an extension and in theory that is true. I bought the short extension (ADP-106) thinking we were talking about a recessed drain pan bolt. Nope, the problem is an interference between the mounting bracket for the drain pan and the increased diameter of the valve. If you want to install this on this particular car, you will need to extend it a LOT further to clear the mounting bracket. I didn't take any exact measurements but if I had to guess I would say that you need to extend this about 3x the length of the ADP-106. I know that they make a longer extension but I suspect that you would need the longer extension and the shorter extension together to make this work. I am not comfortable having anything extended that far hanging off the back of my oil pan, so with great regret I am returning this piece. Unfortunate because I have had Fumoto valves on my last 4 cars and have never had a problem with any of them.

Great item Thanx

Es la mejor compra para alguien que gusta de hacerles los servicios a sus autos. Ésta válvula tiene la cuerda compatible con el Ford Fiesta (tengo el ST, creo que los modelos base también tienen la misma tuerca), para el cárter del Fiesta ST se requiere adicionalmente el extensor ADP-106. Se instala y listo, cambios de aceite en menos de 20min sin estar buscando el dado 13 y la breaker bar para aflojarlo, cero fugas (y éste carro ha visto 3 track days desde que se instaló, así como bastantes km de carretera y uso diario en ciudad con topes mal hechos y baches tipo cráter). Recomendable al 100%

Fit well on Acura MDX. Product is of good quality. Makes oil change less messy and more enjoyable.

Excelente, llevo mucho tiempo con el instalado, no me ha dado problemas. Resulta muy comodo el servicio de cambio de aceite con este sistema. Genial.

I bought it because only of the clip feature, without the clip I wouldn't buy it, unfortunately I received a broken clip, so this thing is useless for me without the clip, I gave 4 stars for reliably delivered to me, but for the item quality specially the clip, I want to rate it zero stars.