ANYONE WITH FUMOTO VALVE - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

malexgcab · 7th January 2008, 21:11

I just bought a fumoto valve with an adaptor. Just want to know if anyone has it on their M5? Very simple to install but my concern is reliability/leakage?

E55AMG2 · 7th January 2008, 21:18

Never tried one, I just use latex gloves when I change my oil.

Panos · 7th January 2008, 21:21

Dont run over anything, since this will probably be the lowest point under your car. Drive over a 5" manhole cover ona a torn up street and there goes all your oil.

iconoclast · 7th January 2008, 21:27

is it really that big of a deal to loosen an oil plug?

malexgcab · 7th January 2008, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Panos

Dont run over anything, since this will probably be the lowest point under your car. Drive over a 5" manhole cover ona a torn up street and there goes all your oil.

It's only 1.5 inches long but I hear ya. Thanks for the look out!

malexgcab · 7th January 2008, 21:30

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

is it really that big of a deal to loosen an oil plug?

Not really but the last guy that changed my oil stripped the thread on pan. Hence, new lower oil pan. Just trying to avoid it.

E55AMG2 · 7th January 2008, 21:33

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Originally Posted by malexgcab

Not really but the last guy that changed my oil stripped the thread on pan. Hence, new lower oil pan. Just trying to avoid it.

Easy to avoid. Dont use a giant wrench, thread the plug with your fingers before tightening, and remember the plug doesnt need to be 300ft-lbs and you shouldnt have any problems.