DIY: Oil change w/fumoto quick drain valve **PICS***

Kroze · 08-18-2008, 01:32 PM

I can't believed it got 45k miles on it already. Still run like the day it came off the dealer. My average is 35-36mpg and this tank i'm getting 39mpg (I get ~410-430 miles between fill-up at 11 - 11.5 gallons)

Maintenance minder system told me it's time to change the oil.

Mobil 1 Synthetic & OEM Honda filter since day 1. I know it's just a Civic but I'm planning to get 300k miles out of this car without any major engine problem.

Jack the car up..

Remove the 710 cap.

Fumoto oil drain valve & oil filter

Flip the switch and watch it in action

This thing makes oil changes a breeze.

Remove & replace the oil filter but make sure to put some oil into the new filter first & lube up the O-ring. Clean up any oil spills around the area with a shop rag.

Fill her up with only 4 quarts of oil...meaning you should have 1 quart left since it's a 5 quart container.

Reset the oil life by turning the key to "ON" position & holding the button as shown until the display starts to blink. Hold the reset button again to reset the oil life meter to 100%

Kroze · 08-18-2008, 02:15 PM

Just in case anyone is wondering...

You need the Fumoto 106 & the long extension.

The only difference between the 106 vs. the 106N is the nipple at the end as seen in this pic.

kenchan · 08-18-2008, 02:45 PM

nice job and DIY. always fun reading these.

that's a different oil filter wrench you got there. i use those larger channel-lock
looking ones. your engine room looks very clean too.

***cereal83*** · 08-18-2008, 02:58 PM

How easy is it to flip the switch? Great DIY btw. Seems like it takes longer to jack up the car then do the oil change

***[hwy]Hagen*** · 08-18-2008, 11:23 PM

very nice.

infiniti_4_life · 08-18-2008, 11:36 PM

Not bad, altho my oil filters come off with just a little bit of pressure. I've done maybe 5,000 oil changes (worked in a shop and did a lot of repeat customers for years.) and never had any problems. The trick is to get them tight but not too tight. It takes practice

gchang817 · 08-19-2008, 02:36 AM

can you please post a link to the correct one for a 2006 ex civic?

is this correct?

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-19-2008, 02:38 AM

Damn you R18s with your convenient oil filter placement.

gchang817 · 08-19-2008, 02:45 AM

do i need one of the adapters?

Sle.simon · 08-19-2008, 03:06 AM

why is the extension needed?

tomasro · 08-19-2008, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sle.simon

why is the extension needed?

I think the space where drain bolt initially went has some of the oil pan hanging above it that would get in the way of the valve of the drain valve. The extension clears the valve from getting hung up when installing...I believe.

for those of use that maintain our cars, and don't like to be annoyed by things such as drain bolt torque settings, this is AWESOME. This is totally going on my christmas list!

update: get it here cheaper
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Kroze · 08-19-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cereal83

How easy is it to flip the switch? Great DIY btw. Seems like it takes longer to jack up the car then do the oil change

You turn the switch on & off with 1 finger. Jacking the car up & lowering it takes pretty much 70% of my time in changing the car's oil. If I have a ramp to drive the car up, it'll probably take me 5 minutes to change the oil.

Kroze · 08-19-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchang817

can you please post a link to the correct one for a 2006 ex civic?

is this correct?

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

Yes that is the correct one...but it have the nipple at the end. You don't really need the nipple version.

You also need the "Long extension"

***cereal83*** · 08-19-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroze

You turn the switch on & off with 1 finger. Jacking the car up & lowering it takes pretty much 70% of my time in changing the car's oil. If I have a ramp to drive the car up, it'll probably take me 5 minutes to change the oil.

How easy is it for you to hit a bump and then all the oil com spilling out?

**0720Steve** · 08-19-2008, 09:45 AM

nice. i wanted one of these. might have to get one.

what would be nice is an oil filter relocation kit.....or a dual filter setup.

gchang817 · 08-19-2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroze

Yes that is the correct one...but it have the nipple at the end. You don't really need the nipple version.

You also need the "Long extension"

is this the long extension?

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

**0720Steve** · 08-25-2008, 09:29 PM

which one do you need for the si?

Tennisjon2002 · 08-27-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

Damn you R18s with your convenient oil filter placement.

Mesajoejoe · 01-06-2009, 01:46 PM

Thanks for posting this. I will be getting the quick drain valve. This will make things so much easier.

kwonoh2 · 04-03-2009, 02:10 AM

nice write up

08-18-2008, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kroze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 668 iTrader: 0 / 0%	DIY: Oil change w/fumoto quick drain valve PICS* I can't believed it got 45k miles on it already. Still run like the day it came off the dealer. My average is 35-36mpg and this tank i'm getting 39mpg (I get ~410-430 miles between fill-up at 11 - 11.5 gallons) Maintenance minder system told me it's time to change the oil. Mobil 1 Synthetic & OEM Honda filter since day 1. I know it's just a Civic but I'm planning to get 300k miles out of this car without any major engine problem. Jack the car up.. Remove the 710 cap. Fumoto oil drain valve & oil filter Flip the switch and watch it in action This thing makes oil changes a breeze. Remove & replace the oil filter but make sure to put some oil into the new filter first & lube up the O-ring. Clean up any oil spills around the area with a shop rag. Fill her up with only 4 quarts of oil...meaning you should have 1 quart left since it's a 5 quart container. Reset the oil life by turning the key to "ON" position & holding the button as shown until the display starts to blink. Hold the reset button again to reset the oil life meter to 100%

08-18-2008, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kroze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 668 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just in case anyone is wondering... You need the Fumoto 106 & the long extension. The only difference between the 106 vs. the 106N is the nipple at the end as seen in this pic. Last edited by Kroze; 08-18-2008 at 02:16 PM.

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*[hwy]Hagen* so whats crackalakin Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 11,642 Hey-gen iTrader: 17 / 100%	very nice.

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gchang817 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	can you please post a link to the correct one for a 2006 ex civic? is this correct? QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

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gchang817 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	do i need one of the adapters?

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0720Steve ____________ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37,203 iTrader: 54 / 100%	nice. i wanted one of these. might have to get one. what would be nice is an oil filter relocation kit.....or a dual filter setup.

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