Oil change with Fumoto-nipple

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Rose Boy

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2014 CX-5 GT w/tech
Did the first oil change today. Bought Mazda Skyactive oil and OEM filter at oilchangekits.com. Got the Fumoto F-106N (with the nipple for attaching a tube) from Amazon.com. Removed the panel underneath, took off the factory drain plug and filter, installed the Fumoto and a new oil filter, and put a 3/8" clear plastic tube on there. The best part is that the length of tube I put on (about 8"), fits right up in the chassis cover, so I don't have to put it on each time.

Overall, one of the easiest oil changes I have ever done.

See attached pics for the setup.

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Looks good, thanks for sharing the pics! I can't wait til I get enough miles clocked for my second oil change, I am definitely getting a Fumoto Valve for the ride.
 
Paris1 - it's just reflections, the filter was in perfect shape.

To release the oil you push that little silver lever up, then rotate it to make it parallel with the nipple. Closing it is the reverse, and it locks down so vibration won't turn it.
 
Very cool idea, I need one of these for my boat as well. Question is there a magnet on the end of the OEM drain plug? My Ford has one and just wonder if Mazda does the same. I would assume the filter would catch any metal should it come off the bottom of the pan.

Looks like an older road bike in the background, what make and year is it? I love the older bikes with the chromolly frames.
 
Thanks for the answer. Only other thought on this is any idea how far the threads on this valve protrude into the pan? Depending on how much of a lip it creates could prevent all the oil and some sediment from completely draining, but I'm probably over analyzing it.
 
CX5racer: That's my dad's old bike. It's a Fuji 10 speed, and it's probably close to my age (35).

As for how far the threads protrude (intrude?) - I didn't think to line them up, but I don't remember the Fumoto looking any longer than the OEM plug.
 
I figured that was an older 10 speed, don't let go of it they are coming back strong with some road riders who want the old school look and ride.

On the thread issue I noted since the valve remains in the pan unlike the plug which gets removed if the end of the valve protrudes into the pan it will create a lip that the last bit of oil can't get over, that is what I am thinking about. I guess after 3 or 4 changes you can remove the valve to get a full drain of the oil.
 
Some Subaru owners were filing a grove in the portion of the valve that protrudes into the pan. Ed
 
CX5racer said:
Thanks for the answer. Only other thought on this is any idea how far the threads on this valve protrude into the pan? Depending on how much of a lip it creates could prevent all the oil and some sediment from completely draining, but I'm probably over analyzing it.
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I've been using the Fumoto for 10 years and love it. Here is my study on my '13 Accord. I used a bent metal wire to reach into the drain hole and marked the external flush edge of the hole. You can see the mark delineating the length of the drain hole threads and how the Fumoto does not extend beyond the treads in the pan.

I recently sold my '07 MDX and changed the oil. I removed the Fumoto and replaced the original bolt (the F106N will fit nicely on my planned '15 CX5) and I did get a trickle of extra oil that dripped out after removing the Fumoto so a trickle does remain even though the threads to not create a recess well.

 
CX5racer said:
Thanks for the answer. Only other thought on this is any idea how far the threads on this valve protrude into the pan? Depending on how much of a lip it creates could prevent all the oil and some sediment from completely draining, but I'm probably over analyzing it.
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Good point!
 
I usually waste some oil by pouring 1/4 to 1/2 a quart with drain plug open after all the oil has leaked out. It usually helps get the left over oil out.
 
Installed mine today. will have to get that 3/8" clear tube and get the same setup as yours!

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I'll be installing one with my first oil change; I left my old one on the trade in as it wasn't practicable to remove it.
 
vasichkin said:
I usually waste some oil by pouring 1/4 to 1/2 a quart with drain plug open after all the oil has leaked out. It usually helps get the left over oil out.
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"Waste" is an excellent way to describe that.

Because it won't offer any significant benefit.

It would make more sense to idle the engine for 10 seconds after draining the oil. While this short, low-load idling will not harm the engine, it is also pointless because a small amount of old oil will not cause any issues.
 
One time, when I thought all oil was drained, I blew air through the dip stick (closed filler cap) with a bicycle tire pump and saw some oil come out of the Fumoto valvle. But that pouring with the drain open looks like real waste.
 
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