I have Fumoto on my trucks. I recommend getting the model with a longer nipple and a hose so you can put it directly into the drain pan. With thin oils these days, a slight breeze and it's all over the place. I added a skid plate to my 2018 Tundra because I was a bit leery about hitting the drain valve, but it was probably just my own paranoia.
The Valvomax can be aimed as well. The drain attachment has a hose.First Ive seen these two, I like the Fumoto for the simple reason you can aim your drainage, I would assume this would be much cleaner than stock plug, who hasn't removed an oil plug as carefully as you can, then trying to aim bucket only to find out the Agent 86 Get Smart "I missed it by just that much".
I always start draining the oil into the pan and then work on the filter and let the oil run down, so it’s not any slower for me. I can see how a quick change oil shop might have a problem with it though and not let it drain long enough. It’s so much quicker and cleaner to get it started though. I wish I had them 40 years ago.The down side is that they drain more slowly than simply pulling the plug. I’m leaning towards the Valvomax. Seems a more solid design stainless steel vs brass but requiree
The Valvomax can be aimed as well. The drain attachment has a hose.
I’m not that bothered by the drain times. Even if it takes twice as long the ease of clean up and not having to deal with an over torqued drain plug make it worth the investment. I’ll be doing my own oil changes anyway.I always start draining the oil into the pan and then work on the filter and let the oil run down, so it’s not any slower for me. I can see how a quick change oil shop might have a problem with it though and not let it drain long enough. It’s so much quicker and cleaner to get it started though. I wish I had them 40 years ago.
On my ‘23 GMC SIERRA LZ0 I just use the original drain plug since it is readily accessible and drains directly into my oil catch pan without splashing on any vehicle infrastructure. Also the oil filter is super easy to exchange.
I installed a Fumoto on everything I change oil on. I use the one with the nipple to add a hose. That way I can direct it straight into a 2 gallon jug that I can take down to the parts store to dump. No pans or funnels needed.
Let us know how it works for you. I only have experience with the Fumoto.Pulled the trigger on the Valvomax. It will be a while until I need to do another oil change but I’ll swap it out at that time.
Will do.Let us know how it works for you. I only have experience with the Fumoto.