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The Fumoto Oil Drain Valve is a terrific, affordable add-on that Wrangler JL/JLU owner's should consider installing!
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve to use on a 2018 Wrangler JL / JLU with 3.6L Pentastar engine:
*see caveat below
Fumoto F106S along side of Fumoto LC-10 Locking Clip
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Recommend:
Fumoto F106S M14-1.5 Drain Valve - short nipple
Fumoto F106 M14-1.5 Drain Valve - no nipple if you will not be hose draining
Fumoto F106SX M14-1.5 Drain Valve - Adjustable nipple
Why install the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve:
Installation of the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve:
What to use to lock the Fumoto Oil Valve release lever:
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Caution!
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IF you go with the F106S short nipple Fumoto Oil Change Valve, you will also need a
SH-10: Socket for the S-type Fumoto Valve. Cost is about $1.00 for this socket.
SH-10: Socket
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*Caveat: Do, Google Search in regard to the Wrangler and the Fumoto Oil Change Valve. Many Wrangler owner's rant and rave positively about the valve while some others show concern that the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve could be damaged when rock climbing, etc.. Do research and decide if the Fumoto Oil Change Valve is for you.
Note: The author of this post has no financial interest in Fumoto, Inc. He is not in in any position to gain financially from sales of the Fumoto Oil Drain Valves.
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Fumoto Oil Drain Valve to use on a 2018 Wrangler JL / JLU with 3.6L Pentastar engine:
*see caveat below
Fumoto F106S along side of Fumoto LC-10 Locking Clip
View attachment 16770
Recommend:
Fumoto F106S M14-1.5 Drain Valve - short nipple
Fumoto F106 M14-1.5 Drain Valve - no nipple if you will not be hose draining
Fumoto F106SX M14-1.5 Drain Valve - Adjustable nipple
Why install the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve:
- Easier oil changes
- Faster oil changes
- No mechanical skills or tools needed to drain oil / no wrenching
- No more issues with getting oil drain plug out
- No more damaged threads on oil pan
- No more lost or misplaced oil pan drain plug
- Clean oil changes. Little mess, no fuss.
- Virtually eliminates oil change driveway mess
- No way to lose/misplace oil drain plug
- Drain oil straight into a jug or into original 5qt oil container ... No splashing of oil
- Aftermarket Skid Plate - No problem... you can attach drain hose to Fumoto Oil Valve with nipple
- Fumoto Valve Lever can be secured in locked position
- Great if you live in an apartment complex
- You can easily pull an oil sample for analysis
- No way, oil change guy at dealer/fast lube place can damage oil pan's drain hole threads
- Fumoto Oil Change Valve is EASY to install. Minimal mechanical skills needed to install
- Fumoto is recommended by many vehicle / heavy equipment manufacturers
- Fumoto comes as standard equipment on many brands of heavy equipment
- Fumoto F106S Oil Change Valve with Fumoto LC-10 Locking Clip- Retails for $29.00+-
Installation of the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve:
- Please take care when dealing with hot oil and hot engine parts
- Use a rag to clean around your oil drain plug to remove any dirt and grime
- Remove your factory oil drain plug with 13mm socket and drain the oil into a suitable container
- Apply a thin film of oil to both sides of the blue gasket that came with the Fumoto
- Install your Fumoto valve and tighten until hand tight, making sure only the blue gasket is used
- Using wrench, tighten by a further 1/8 to 1/4 turn. Don't over tighten! Torque 20 Ft/lbs
- Open/close the valve a few times to check operation and to familiarize yourself with how it works
- Make sure your Fumoto valve is in the closed (locked) position.
- Place locking clip on Fumoto valve / this locks oil release lever in closed position
- Change oil filter. 24mm socket to remove cartridge cover; Tighten cartridge cover to 18 Ft/lbs
- Fill with 5 quarts of factory recommended grade & weight motor oil
- Go to installed Fumoto Oil Drain Valve and check for oil leaks
- Bag and label factory oil drain plug and place in storage
What to use to lock the Fumoto Oil Valve release lever:
- Fumoto LC-10 locking clip
- Zip Tie
- 5/8" metal hose clamp
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Caution!
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IF you go with the F106S short nipple Fumoto Oil Change Valve, you will also need a
SH-10: Socket for the S-type Fumoto Valve. Cost is about $1.00 for this socket.
SH-10: Socket
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*Caveat: Do, Google Search in regard to the Wrangler and the Fumoto Oil Change Valve. Many Wrangler owner's rant and rave positively about the valve while some others show concern that the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve could be damaged when rock climbing, etc.. Do research and decide if the Fumoto Oil Change Valve is for you.
Note: The author of this post has no financial interest in Fumoto, Inc. He is not in in any position to gain financially from sales of the Fumoto Oil Drain Valves.
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