My Fumoto Valve Broke Off... and all my oil leaked out!

Bryan_KiesMotorsports · 01-12-2017, 06:36 AM

So, we had a little problem today...

natesi · 01-13-2017, 03:34 PM

Bummer. I was going to put a fumoto on mine.

= (

catskillclimber · 01-14-2017, 09:09 AM

Fumoto has been on our 328D for 2.5yrs now with no problems. Measured before installation and only the non-nipple version would fit (not extend past the steel belly pan). I use them on heavy equipment too if the valve is in a protected area. I've been using them on various vehicles and equipment for ~8yrs without any failures/leaks.

Bryan_KiesMotorsports · 01-14-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by catskillclimber

Fumoto has been on our 328D for 2.5yrs now with no problems. Measured before installation and only the non-nipple version would fit (not extend past the steel belly pan). I use them on heavy equipment too if the valve is in a protected area. I've been using them on various vehicles and equipment for ~8yrs without any failures/leaks.

Yea, my wife has one and I love it on her car, but looks like I was a little too low..

Bryan_KiesMotorsports · 01-23-2017, 08:30 PM

Here's part two.. the fix. This was surprisingly easy (thank God!).

natesi · 01-23-2017, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the update.

madmonkey · 01-24-2017, 01:54 PM

I had been thinking about doing this mod because of the convenience factor for @ home oil changes. Did you have the S or N series?

I'd still be interested in the SX (I think you mentioned that in your first vid). If you move ahead with that, I'd love to get your feedback...maybe in vid format?

Thanks.

Bryan_KiesMotorsports · 01-24-2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by madmonkey

I had been thinking about doing this mod because of the convenience factor for @ home oil changes. Did you have the S or N series?

I'd still be interested in the SX (I think you mentioned that in your first vid). If you move ahead with that, I'd love to get your feedback...maybe in vid format?

Thanks.

Hi, the only problem is that it still looks like it will stick down. I can talk to Fumoto about it and see what they say..

Bryan_KiesMotorsports · 01-24-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by natesi

Thanks for the update.

Sure thing!

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madmonkey Lieutenant 200 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi Alpine White Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 335i xDrive [0.00]	I had been thinking about doing this mod because of the convenience factor for @ home oil changes. Did you have the S or N series? I'd still be interested in the SX (I think you mentioned that in your first vid). If you move ahead with that, I'd love to get your feedback...maybe in vid format? Thanks.
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