Crossmember under the drain plug

[Newi creeper]

Just wondering what some people have been using when doing there services to catch the oil instead of it going all over the crossmember on the disel?? I got a cheap funnel and cut it up it kinda works but surely there's something better out there ?

[Bullzye]

A few people on hear swear by fumito valves, have a search here or on google, been thinking about getting one myself but for now it can act as rust protection.

[WinM70]

Mate I just put up with it, like I do with the poxy upside down oil filters. $3 degreaser from Supercrap is your friend



Lee.

[bjk16]

Just bought two of those fumoto valves what a great idea! Has anyone had any dramas with them at all?

[wyworrie]

ordered mine yesterday, looks like the best thing since sliced bread.

[Tys91]

Gota love the mess!

[mattz]

Just bought two of those fumoto valves what a great idea! Has anyone had any dramas with them at all?

Quite a few Newtriton members have had these for a while as the set up is the same and no one has reported a drama.
I've recently ordered one and I'm waiting for it to be delivered.

Just a tip to save the mess on your cross member.......cut a plastic soft drink bottle in half ( long ways) and sit it on top.
Works a treat.

[Krat]

I use the FUMOTO valve on my 2007 D4D with a short bit of hose attached for a very clean job.
In saying that, it does take about 30mins to drain the sump this way.
I still end up with oil everywhere when pulling off the filter though, it drips down and runs all over the bash plate.
Maybe someone can solve this problem and I will have clean pavers in the carport again.

[buffo69]

There should be a drain hole on the filter mounting with a hose attached.

[Luxi46]

I also have the Fumoto valve, the one with the extended nipple, F103N. Like others have said, it takes awhile to drain, but it's a perfect excuse for having a few more of those amber-liquid-holder-thingies that us manfolk are so fond of.

I still end up with oil everywhere when pulling off the filter though, it drips down and runs all over the bash plate.

If you leave the filter on until the very end, the filter will make less of a mess. Just attach a length of hose to that nipple on the side of the oilcatch around the filter and then loosen the filter. Any remaining oil will then drain through that hose. Simple as

Edit: buffo beat me to it

[07luxyTD]

^^^^^ wish i knew this earlier then the old girl wouldnt abuse me when i spill the filter oil on her driveway i run the front of lux up on ramps and the oil that hits the crossmember only runs off in 1 spot

[smithy01]

^^^^^ wish i knew this earlier then the old girl wouldnt abuse me when i spill the filter oil on her driveway i run the front of lux up on ramps and the oil that hits the crossmember only runs off in 1 spot

Does the oil drain ok on a slope? My drive way is a slope and its pain going somewhere to change oil

[07luxyTD]

sump plug is at the rear of the sump so when from tyres are up it all comes out, 7l in and sits on the dot

[WinM70]

I have a gravel driveway, so I do what I need to, spray it all with Supercrap degreaser and hose it off

Smithy, should be ok mate as long as the front of the ute is pointing uphill




Lee.

[smithy01]

I was thinking that. Was gunna measure the oil that come out and make sure 6.9lt or there abouts come. In terms of the crossmember, I have a alloy tray with raised sides that sits ontop of it.

[Krat]

Just attach a length of hose to that nipple on the side of the oilcatch around the filter

I have had a look and can't seem to find this nipple.
Can you give me a rundown on roughly where it is and the easiest way to attach the hose. Do I need to work from underneath the motor or from the top?

Kev.

[Luxi46]

It should be on the lefthand side of the oilcatch, nearer the engine. I was able to reach it from underneath crawling behind the front lefthand wheel. You also might have to clear the hole of any debris first. Sorry I don't have real-life pic right now, it's already nighttime over here

[pisso01]

If you do the change when the oil is warm then drain the sump and leave the filter till your about ready to refill. That way most of the oil will have drained out of the oil filter and there is hardly a drop spilt.

Cheers,

Chris.

[07luxyTD]

I was thinking that. Was gunna measure the oil that come out and make sure 6.9lt or there abouts come. In terms of the crossmember, I have a alloy tray with raised sides that sits ontop of it.

would actually be interesting to see how much comes out. like how much still sits around grooves and walows. i know when i did my injectoes there was fair amount of oil under the tappet cover

[smithy01]

I'm only guessing that much comes out. I always put 7lt back in. The stupid dip stick I rarely check because I'll check it 3 times and come up with 3 different answers. I just keep my eye open for oil leaks or blowing smoke.