21 3.5 Lariat.

Anyone put a Fumoto valve on their oil pan? I assume I need 107SX or the F137 line, but am not sure if I need the adapter. Has anyone does an install and know whether the adapter is needed?

 

I had them on my 13 F150 and 13 Edge, took it off after a while. Did not like the slow drain. They now sit in a box in the garage, as a matter of fact I listed them here for sale and no bites. Ad is still or should be up.

 

I have one on my 22. As mentioned above, it slows down the flow of oil from the pan, which is not necessarily a good thing, but it's a much cleaner oil drain experience. I slip a hose on it and drain directly into an old oil jug. I haven't decided yet whether I will keep it on my truck or not. They are most useful if you have one of the metal skid plates to protect the Cats on your truck.

 

Funny, Fumoto valve threads are normally loaded with praise for the device. I just bought one and will install during my next oil change. I got one because I have skid plates and the Fumoto valve will make life a bit easier and cleaner. I got the F137 with the nipple so I can use a tube. If it takes a few minutes longer to drain the oil so be it. I mean, we’re talking minutes not hours.

 

I had a response typed directed at yours, but I decided to just say "Thanks for your Service!"

 

I had one on my 16 for 5 years with no problems. I installed one on my 22 and so far no issues. I bought the adjustable one where I can point the nozzle straight down. This way if I use my oil drain pan, it goes straight down or I can attach a tube directly to it. I am a little paranoid about it though cause it's two piece and worried it might come apart driving down the road.

 

Thanks for the responses. I’ve run them on all of my trucks and cars.

 

I have to laugh at the draining speed complaints. Same people complain when the oil change resulted in a mess, so they bought the Fumoto valve to not have a mess. You put on the hose, stick it in a container, open the valve, open the oil fill cap, and walk away. Come back in 30 minutes and it's done. And some trucks specify waiting 20s minute anyway. While it's draining, you can do anything else you want. Easy, peasy. #FirstWorldProblems

 

I can't speak for everyone, but I believe the "issue" with the slower draining is that people are worried more contaminants will remain in the oil pan. A faster flow theoretically will get more of the crud out. Probably makes no difference either way.

 

Exactly. The slower flow comments have nothing to do with the amount of time required for an oil change.
There are at least a couple of reasons the manufacturers recommend warming the engine and oil prior to an oil change. One is to re-suspend contaminants that may have settled to the lower portion of the pan, prior to draining the oil. Another, as Brad said, is to warm the oil in order to increase the flow out the drain hole, potentially flushing more contaminants out of the bottom of the oil pan.