04-02-2013, 07:43 PM | #1 |
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Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Plug
So. I'm thinking of installing a Fumoto engine oil drain plug (F-190) without the nipples on my bimmer.
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...l_Drain_Valve/ Has anyone tried this? The convenience and ease of draining the oil are appealing. Assuming I can remove the oil filter by hand, I would not need any tools to do an oil and filter change. |
04-02-2013, 08:30 PM | #2 |
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Given the ease of performing an oil change on these cars, I personally would not bother.
I have not tried opening the oil filter cover by hand, but I assume there are those that can do so. |
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04-03-2013, 07:08 AM | #4 |
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This is one of the best inventions ever and I've had one on my last two cars but I'm not sure it will work on the F30. When you open the flap under the car to access the drain plug, the plug is right there and almost flush with the flap. Not sure there's enough room for the fumoto and to be able to close the flap back. There might be enough room but it will be very close.
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04-03-2013, 12:28 PM | #6 |
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Cool, let us know. If there is clearance, I'll have to pick one up.
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04-04-2013, 02:25 PM | #7 |
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Okay. So I changed the oil today and tried to install the Fumoto oil drain plug. Well it won't work because the drain plug is located inside an oval cut out located at the bottom sheet metal just below the motor. The sheet metal gets in the way such that you cannot screw the Fumoto plug into the drainage hole. I suppose if one was inclined, they could take the time to remove the bottom sheet metal. But that is too much trouble for me. Not worth the time or effort. Also the oval cut out did not have a cover like some examples I saw on a google search. It was just a open oval with direct access to the drain plug without any cover. Btw this is on a 2013 F30 335i xDrive. I'm somewhat irritated that the vendor would not take the time to distinguish the difference and advertise that it fits on all F30. Well that's not the case and it's annoying that they don't give a shit.
They advertise that it will fit on all F30's. Well that is just plain wrong. |
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Like dude987, I'm looking for an access door but do not see one. The described oval in the sheet metal is under the front center of the vehicle and is aligned with the rear of the front tires. It has a 17mm bolt right there. I'm sure this is it, but figured better to confirm than make a mistake and regret not asking. |
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Thanks for the reply! Given dude987's post, i too was 99% sure and went ahead with it. It was indeed the oil drain bolt. Seems there is a bit of variation across F30 models. Not sure if it's engine or xDrive that causes it to vary.
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Personally, I would be more worried that over time that valve may leak & all the oil run out of the engine vs. the 10sec it takes to remove the OEM drain plug bolt...
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I wouldn't worry. I've had them on our vehicles for years and they all go through the intense sand/salt regimen each winter without a leak. I've also had one on my 25,000 lb excavator for 7 years with no issue. Can't imagine a road car going through near the same abuse.
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Don't be surprised if you do have a problem. Brian from Kiesmotorsports is a member here and he posted his youtube vid when he went over a bump and took out his fumoto. Pissed oil all over the street...
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Mine uses no extension and is recessed in relation to the belly pan. If that concerned it wouldn't be difficult to fabricate a plate that attaches to the belly pan to offer maximum protection. Devil is in the details. |
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Of course with that level of damage, you're going to have bigger concerns than whether your oil stays in the pan or not...like whether you still have wheels left on the car...or an oil pan for that matter. Not trying to knock Fumoto or their products. I think it is slick what they do and there's certainly applications where this product is a god send. Yes, you can fabricate an extra protective plate if you choose, but I for one will not be adding hillbilly armor to my undercarriage...lol |
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06-15-2017, 04:03 PM | #19 |
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I've looked into installing one of these before and based on various forum posts here and elsewhere (for several makes/model of cars).... i've come to the conclusion that there is a small chance of "disaster."
Not worth the risk considering it's only minimal extra work to do it the standard way.
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Fumoto F109S Valve WILL NOT FIT
I will confirm for the following owners: N55 engines (at least my 2014 335 N55). No Fumoto Valve will fit safely on this engine.
I purchased the F109S setup. On the N55 motor, the plug is pointed virtually straight down. It will thread in, but the F109S body is just too large. When attempting to close the oil drain plug door, you're left with a substantial "hump" in the undercarriage plate. All it will take is a simply bump in the road and your Fumoto plug will be ripped right off. It's a shame because I've used these before on other vehicles and the product worked so well. Maybe it will fit on my wife's X3 with the N20 motor. |
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