Fumoto Drain Plug Options

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Boland01

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2023 CX5 Turbo

• Apr 3, 2015

• #1

In my opinion the standard inverted oil drain plug hex is a bad design. If you strip it out then it would be quite a job getting the plug out one last time. As a result, I've been looking at the Fumoto Oil Drain valves. It looks like there are at least three that will fit our cars:
F106N - regular nipple
F106- no nipple
F106S- short nipple

I'm kind of leaning towards the F106S short nipple but wanted to get some opinions first from those that have already made the switch. Thanks in advance.

 

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Ride92

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2016 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech & i-Activesense

• Apr 3, 2015

• #2

Interesting. I wonder if there is standard Drain plug bolt that would work? One that uses an external hex bolt and not an internal hex. You know so you could use a box end wrench and not have to worry about stripping it out.

 

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Boland01

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2023 CX5 Turbo

• Apr 3, 2015

• #3

Yes there are plenty of them on ebay. it's just a 14MM x 1.5. I figured as long as I'm replacing the factory plug I must just go to the Fumoto type as it looks more convenient.

 

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erhayes

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2022CX5 PP

• Apr 3, 2015

• #4

I think the drain plug design is an excellent one. Much lest chance of messing the plug up.

 

Chris_Top_Her

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San Antonio, Texas

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'15 CX-5 Miata AWD

• Apr 3, 2015

• #5

Yea people use them. I had one on my 13 about to oil chnage on my 15 forgot I need to buy one of these. old one went with the car

 

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HighSpeed6

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• Apr 7, 2015

• #6

Just grab the one with a short nipple, if you come across a 3/8" tubing you can attach it to make a cleaner lube job even more mess free.

 

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garyd9

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'14 Sky Blue CX-5 GT w/ Tech

• Apr 10, 2015

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The fumoto valve comes with some kind of gasket on the threads to the oil pan. When installing this valve in place of the plug, you use that gasket that comes with the valve INSTEAD of the drain plug washer, or do you use the gasket AND a washer? Or just the washer and toss the gasket?

Thanks

 

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HighSpeed6

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• Apr 13, 2015

• #8

I would just be sure to use at least the FUMOTO supplied gasket and you'll be good to go.

 

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Kedis82ZE8

'15 CX-5 AWD GT w/Tech Pkg

Contributor

• Apr 13, 2015

• #9

Nice easy change with Fumoto. It was nice draining right into the container. My valve came with the tubing to drain into container. It took maybe 15 minutes to drain. Longer than just pulling the plug but convenience is worth it. Not need to get out the torque wrench every time for the plug and the extra step of pouring the oil into the recycling container.

 

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BigBuckNasty1

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Mazda CX-5 GT 2015

• May 2, 2015

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Which part number are you guys using? The website was confusing. They have recommendations but then have extenders and adapters. I thought no I'd want the one with the nipple.

 

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Kedis82ZE8

'15 CX-5 AWD GT w/Tech Pkg

Contributor

• May 2, 2015

• #11

I bought the following:

http://www.qwikvalve.com/Fumoto-Lever-Clip-Small-HC10.html

http://www.qwikvalve.com/3-8-ID-x-3FT-Clear-Vinyl-Tubing.html

http://www.qwikvalve.com/fumoto-f106n-valve.html

5% off -- Code: Bloom15

 

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BigBuckNasty1

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Mazda CX-5 GT 2015

• May 2, 2015

• #12

Great-thanks!

 

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pdxa4

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2011 CX-9 Grand Touring AWD

• Jun 10, 2015

• #13

Kedis82ZE8 said:

I bought the following:

http://www.qwikvalve.com/Fumoto-Lever-Clip-Small-HC10.html

http://www.qwikvalve.com/3-8-ID-x-3FT-Clear-Vinyl-Tubing.html

http://www.qwikvalve.com/fumoto-f106n-valve.html

5% off -- Code: Bloom15

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Good thread here also, tks.

I must get one for our CX-5, I use them with great success on our other cars.