Schmadic

You don't need the nipple but you do need the adapter. The nipple just makes it possible to connect a hose to ensure that you don't make a mess. Here is a direct link to what you need. Fumoto Valve

WPS

i think its not hard at all to unbolt the drain bolt. for me it never saved any time so i returned it. it bugged me always in the back of my head.
on the otherhand if you have the nipple version and use a tube for a clean drain, thats some function.
basically saying dont buy it for speed or ease IMO

kkyntmoon

Why did it bug you? What were you worried about?

WPS

obviously it less secure compared with a regular bolt and with no advantage over a regular bolt for me it doesn't make sense in using. i can torque the bolt factory specs. cant torque the valve, you have to guess. my particular valve screwed in with the latch facing down . add that with the low ground clearance made me worried because i know i can hit the bottom of the car on a speedbump.
what if i hit a branch on the road what if whatever, call me crazy

SlvrBlet

I installed the Fram sure drain version. I'm curious if it's much different than the Fumoto. I think it is because if someone removes the cap, they would still have to screw on a bolt (with optional attached hose) that causes the valve to open. Sounds like there's a lot less chance of a "miscreant" causing havoc with it.

krayzyazn

the fumotovalve site says:

N-Series valve(with Nipple to accept hose) is not recommended for passenger cars with low ground clearance.

is this a problem on the s2k? Also, since the oil filter is taken out from above, you wouldn't have to jack up the car to change oil w/ this thing.. correct?

Road Rage

No.

MaxGeek

It depends on how tall the oil drain pan you use is. I don't need to jack the car up to get to my fumoto valve.

Road Rage

I got the clamps today.

The SS clamp needs that special tool on the same page as the Link I posted to safely install it - there is considerable tension, and just using a pliers allowed it to shoot across my driveway (I was experimenting and had on eye protection - good thing). The special pliers are called "Swivel-Jaw pliers", McMaster part no. 5324K97. I went to my "special tools toolbox", and Lawdy Miss Clawdy, what did my old eyes behold - the exact tool I needed! (I cannot even recall when I bought it and which of the many cars I have owned I needed it for - likely a Corvette resto).

The black oxide one can safely be installed with a regular slip pliers.

I am holding one of each for Celeritas, my neighbor.

I have 8 of the black oxide, and about 18 of the SS ones. So the first 26 PM's that pledge to send me a SASE and keep my address confidential* will get a freebie - once the blackies are gone, you will have to go SS, and I will want you to pledge to obtain the right tool, as I would hate for anyone to be injured on my watch.

The LE-607 distributions proved to me that you guys are people of honor, as I have not received any funky mail - so the deal is the same here - someone screws up, they screw it up for all future RR offers. That is just the way I have to play it.

*I am on the masthead of several mags, and that has resulted in some unpleasantries by idiots who do not respect people's privacy. I am a very private person, although I open up here since I have some anonymity. But getting calls at all hours of the night was a very unsettling situation for my family and me.

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OT: I just noticed I am a Guest - my membership elapsed, but doesn't S2KI send out a renewal notice or something? ??????

Road Rage

Apparently, I need to mention that you should tell me which of the two clamps you want. As I said, if you go with the SS one, get the right tool; I assume absolutely no liability if you injure yourself.