changing oil through dip stick

Just Learning · 06-29-2009, 08:10 AM

i bought one from groits garage, and it works great, the reason is i have a bud built full under carrige skid plate that makes it really hard to change oil
so far im pretty pleased with it- any comments would be appreciated on using this

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tc · 06-29-2009, 03:30 PM

How much of the oil do you think you can suck out?

jpmountainboy · 06-29-2009, 03:48 PM

i doesnt seem like they get to the VERY bottom of weird shaped ifs pans.

BAMF_CT2004 · 06-29-2009, 04:12 PM

why not just drill a hole in the skid plate to access the oil drain plug?? That would seem more efective and easier.

Plumbrbob · 06-29-2009, 04:13 PM

sweet

tc · 06-29-2009, 04:21 PM

I don't drop the skid to change mine ... with some creative funnel placement, I can do it without making too big a mess.

xjdubber · 06-29-2009, 04:45 PM

there is some valves i believe called futomoto that you can thread into the the oil plug hole and then attach a hose too.

scuba · 06-29-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by xjdubber

there is some valves i believe called futomoto that you can thread into the the oil plug hole and then attach a hose too.

There was a thread about those not to long ago, And a few people agreed that they wouldnt trust their engine with a little valve like that..

flashkl · 06-30-2009, 04:48 AM

I've run a fumoto valve for the last thousand miles or so. No leaks, no problems, except that they are a bit slow to drain. But I'd rather wait a half hour inside my warm house on a cold day while my old oil drains through a tube, past my skids, straight into a container than have it done in five but have to remove little bolts and get all oily...

scuba · 06-30-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by flashkl

but have to remove little bolts and get all oily...

Panzy

flashkl · 06-30-2009, 05:21 AM

yeah yeah yeah...

flashkl · 06-30-2009, 05:22 AM

oh, and might I add that oil on the ground + ponytail = even more of a headache? Perhaps I need to cut my hair...

xjdubber · 07-02-2009, 07:42 AM

ive seen those futomoto valves and have not ever seen a better made valve than that. they also come with with clips to stop them from opening when they are not supposed. I would deffinetly trust my oil with one of those little valves after all they are made in japan!

surf4runner · 07-02-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by flashkl

Perhaps I need to cut my hair...

whAck!!!
thats thinking with yer dipstick, jimmy!

clappedoutyota · 07-04-2009, 08:36 AM

I trust them on my 05 cummins diesel, those valves are a freakin godsend! when your trying to drain 12quarts of oil and you need to switch oil pans hahah

desertcamper67 · 07-04-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Learning

i bought one from groits garage, and it works great, the reason is i have a bud built full under carrige skid plate that makes it really hard to change oil
so far im pretty pleased with it- any comments would be appreciated on using this

So how do like the tool? I guess it can work for an auto trans too. Is it quick and does a warm engine help the flow like the traditional way?

wyoming9 · 07-07-2009, 09:40 PM

I bought one of these air operated ones. We have a Generator that they placed so close to the wall that you can`t get a drain pain in. They had been draining the oil on the floor.

I sucked all the oil out then opened the drain valve to make sure it was all drained out..

Less mess for sure. Like all other it is still best todo any oil change with warm oil.

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jpmountainboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CHICO, CA Posts: 304	i doesnt seem like they get to the VERY bottom of weird shaped ifs pans. __________________ 94 pickup trail rig/3.0, & 96 tacoma stock.

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tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,372	I don't drop the skid to change mine ... with some creative funnel placement, I can do it without making too big a mess. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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06-29-2009, 04:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
xjdubber Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 64	there is some valves i believe called futomoto that you can thread into the the oil plug hole and then attach a hose too.

07-02-2009, 07:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
xjdubber Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 64	ive seen those futomoto valves and have not ever seen a better made valve than that. they also come with with clips to stop them from opening when they are not supposed. I would deffinetly trust my oil with one of those little valves after all they are made in japan!

07-04-2009, 08:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
clappedoutyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 33	I trust them on my 05 cummins diesel, those valves are a freakin godsend! when your trying to drain 12quarts of oil and you need to switch oil pans hahah

07-07-2009, 09:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
wyoming9 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I live in New Tripoli Pa out in the woods Posts: 265	I bought one of these air operated ones. We have a Generator that they placed so close to the wall that you can`t get a drain pain in. They had been draining the oil on the floor. I sucked all the oil out then opened the drain valve to make sure it was all drained out.. Less mess for sure. Like all other it is still best todo any oil change with warm oil.