I plan on buying the Fumoto valve with the nipple (106N) for the '09 Fit.

If the threads to the plug are not recessed into the pan, there is no need for the adapter. I believe Fumoto lists our cars as having a recessed drain plug, but it doesn't look recessed to me.

Can somebody please confirm either way? Thanks!

 

I would say not recessed on my '09 Fit...

 

I've looked at that valve and have concerns about it. Isn't there risks that the valve could be hit by debris while driving? Could it open the valve lever or even break it and cause an oil leak?

I guess I'm just conservative and think that removing the drain plug for oil changes is no big deal.

 

Not really, I've never heard of that happening. The valve lever must be pushed up and over a stop before it can be pushed open, so a simple impact will not move it. The impact would have to move it up AND over to the side in the same motion. Almost impossible to do. Probably much more likely to come unscrewed (like a conventional plug) than to be opened by impact. In the picture below, you can see it in the fully open position and clearly see the indent that the lever sits in when closed.

I've used a Fumoto Valve for my last several cars and plan to use it on my Fit also. I like to use the one with the nipple attached. I can then connect a piece of tubing to the nipple and drain off to the side into a small mouthed container. More convenient.

Hope that helps.

 

The stock drain plug on the '09 is an "outie" as opposed to an "inie".

 

I've installed the Fumoto N-vavle on my Fit, and it fits/works fine - go for it.

 

For anyone interested, coupon code YM4 gets you 10% off the Fumoto valve:

www.QuickOilDrainValve.com

 

Doh! About 8 hours too late.

 

Sorry for asking stupid question, but after my first oil change, I am planning to do my own. What valve are you referring to? I thought it's just a matter of unscrewing that plug and let the oil out? And what special equipment do you need tighten that thing? the user manual said it has to be tightened at a certain torque or something......

 

There is a picture of the fumoto valve that we're discussing just a few posts up from yours. post #4. The Fit comes with a plug that you can unscrew just like any other car. See picture in post #3.

This fumoto valve is an aftermarket mod that makes oil changes a bit easier. No more replacing washers and no more unscrewing plugs. Plus, if you get the version with the nipple, you also wind up with a cleaner oil change, meaning less mess.

I hope that helps.

 

If you are going to use the stock drain plug, take a paint pen (I like green) and match mark the drain plug and the pan boss that it screws into. Then you can retighten to align the marks and it should be pretty close to correct. I use a torque wrench but I've found the match mark thing is close enough. Of course this depends on the plug being correctly tightened to start with.

 

to the part you purchased for the 09 fit. I would like to get one

 

I have Fumoto valves on two of my VWs. They are great. I prefer the nipple-free variety so I can just slide the drain pan under there, open the valve, drain the oil, then close it off and slide out the drain pan when done.

I recommend the Fumoto valves.

 

Wow.. nice little valve there... might have to get one..

 

Nice post.. I didn't know these things existed. I enjoy changing my own oil and this would come in quite handy.

 

Just be aware that oil flows out of the Fumoto slower than simply removing the OE plug. However, this is the only negative I've experienced.

Just give yourself an hour (have a cup of coffee, or do whatever), and when you get back to it, just close the valve, and finish the job.

 

This might have saved my old, old car; damn hack mechanics wore out the threads.


I think I'm gonna be doing my own oil changes again, and getting this valve should make things smoother.
So is the 106N the correct size/part for the 09 Fits?

 

Willdo... I sometimes just let it sit and drain overnight with the old filter off and just finish up in the morning. I'm one of those anal types who like every last bit of old oil, sediment, metal shavings, etc., out during oil changes. Heck, I'll even go as far as tilting the car on jacks in different angles just to be sure. That's pretty sick, I know..

 

i have one on my rsx since 02, no problems what so ever

 

Please post the direct link to the plugs that fit the FIT.