Thanks. I'm seriously considering one. So far I haven't read from anyone on here of having a bad experience.
Going on the seventh year with my Fomoto valve without any problems. This device is solid with no leaks and takes 2 seconds to release the oil lever for the oil to come out and 2 seconds to close. Say good bye to buying crush washers or torquing or removing the drain bolt with a wrench forever.
I used the Fram Sure-Drain on my wife's '04 Rav, which did not have comfortable clearance for a Fumoto.
And that's a problem for what reason? Back into the jug, drop the jug off at the nearest auto parts store, done deal.
There are no "pros" doing oil changes at the dealership or anywhere else. Those "pros" probably have less than 25% of the knowledge than you do, and absolutely nobody cares more about your car and your family than you do.Now, I keep my hands (and driveway) clean, and get my tires rotated at the same time. Life's too short to mess with this kind of small stuff so I leave it to the pros. 0
Have used similar products on other vehicles, back when I thought "I can do this myself and save money." Except I was still left with having to properly handle/dispose of the used oil.
Now, I keep my hands (and driveway) clean, and get my tires rotated at the same time. Life's too short to mess with this kind of small stuff so I leave it to the pros. 0
There are where I get my oil changed, and tires rotated, and brakes inspected, and any other work done. My spouse worked at a real service station for years and even though she doesn't any more, the ASE-certified mechanics who we know by name, still take care of all our vehicles. And the owner still hunts on our property.
Plus the oil drop off places that are in my area won't take the jugs. THey dump your used oil into their tank and throw the jug back at you.
ValvoMax might not have one for the RAV4 but if you email them they will tell you that they have in stock. A little pricy, especially for Canada, with exchange rate and the shipping.Here is another image of the no-spill valve. It looks like it is a spring loaded valve with an o-ring seal on a seat.
The second image is a similar design but with a spring loaded ball. Both provide the seal until the drain tool is inserted and both have protective dust caps. They appear fairly compact, standing maybe about an inch from the plug seal surface.
Both made in NA to boot. I'm leaning to get a quick drain valve at some point just trying to decide on the best one.![Image]()
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Which Fumoto valve did you get? One with the small nipple or no nipple?
The nipple is there to allow for plastic tubing to be attached so the oil can be directed to the container. I chose the short nipple only because I didn't see a need for the long nipple in my situation.
