Fumoto F702DX: Dial-Type Oil Drain Valve for Ford's Plastic Oil Pan

[Raptor911]

I have been informed that Fumoto will no longer move forward with this project.

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[Raptor911]

Installed it yesterday on a 2018 Lariat and poured in 2 quarts to make sure it drains before adding my 6 quarts.

It works well

 

[Blksn955.o]

I am interested in something like this for the 2.3L I4. would be great to have a hose connect and drain into my recycling container directly. Bonus if it also makes it possible to drain without having to drop a skidplate.

Never really saw these before.

 

[Raptor911]

the 2.3 has a metal oil pan and Fumoto has an application for it. I had it on my RS.

I am interested in something like this for the 2.3L I4. would be great to have a hose connect and drain into my recycling container directly. Bonus if it also makes it possible to drain without having to drop a skidplate.

Never really saw these before.

 

[Blksn955.o]

cool, thanks for the info all around. Back to your regularly scheduled 2.7 topic.

 

[Chrism81]

When are they looking to release this?

 

[Raptor911]

I was told beta is for 1 year and then the product will come to market. Not ideal as I know deliveries will begin soon for some members.

When are they looking to release this?

 

[Oceannomad]

How does one even get approached to beta test stuff? Purchased an item from them previously? I think I heard someone on another thread whose going to beta test a bumper. I don’t know the right people lol.

 

[Raptor911]

I actually called them before Covid and emailed them about producing a plastic drain valve for Ford’s plastic oil pan. So I guess they remembered me.

and yes I have used their valves on multiple cars so I think I am on their mailing list

How does one even get approached to beta test stuff? Purchased an item from them previously? I think I heard someone on another thread whose going to beta test a bumper. I don’t know the right people lol.

 

[PSUTE]

For those who are skeptical about this product PLEASE PLEASE keep your comments to yourself. Also, this thread is not for debating why Ford is using a plastic oil pan vs. a metal oil pan. Again, I just want to share my experience.

So, you put this on a message board and expect to control the conversation... BWAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHHHAAA!!!

 

[Razorbak86]

Just a quick point of clarification about your use of the term "plastic" when describing the 2.7L EcoBoost engine's oil pan. "Plastic" oil pans are technically made of a composite material of high-temperature, fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastics (e.g., GE Plastics' ULTEM amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide or "PEI" resin).

People often assume "plastic" means non-durable, when that is really not the case with composites. Composites are typically chosen for mass reduction (40-60%), damage tolerance, ease of manufacturing, elevated thermal resistance (e.g., hot oil), high strength and stiffness, dimensional stability, and corrosion resistance (e.g., road salt).

 

[Silver-Bolt]

https://roninfactory.com/products/ford-f150-raptor-oil-drain-ronin-factory

 

[Raptor911]

$80 OUCH!

https://roninfactory.com/products/ford-f150-raptor-oil-drain-ronin-factory

 

[Silver-Bolt]

$80 OUCH!

The sting goes away. lol. Especially if you have done an oil change with the factory yellow plug.

 

[Raptor911]

See my 2nd post above. Installed it yesterday on my 2018 Lariat. Works like a charm.

The sting goes away. lol. Especially if you have done an oil change with the factory yellow plug.

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