I realized we have talked about the Fomoto valve on here in a few threads, but no-one has ever shown what the oil change looks like once you have it installed.
I won't bore you with the normal basic oil change stuff. But on the passenger side, remove the 3 10mm bolts and remove the panel to expose the drain plug.
Here you see the Fomoto valve installed. I still have the safety clip in, and the nipple cover on.
Went to Home Depot and bought basic 3/8 inside diameter 1/2 inch outside clear plastic tube.
Remove the nipple cover and safe lock, push the tube on and open the valve.
The oil will begin to flow. Pro tip. Make sure the oil is warm, not hot. It will flow better. Cold oil will still flow, but may take longer. Here I routed in right into my drain pan because I didn't have an empty container. Next time I will. But zero mess on the garage floor.
While the oil is flowing, go to the front of the truck and remove the 5 torx screws to access the oil filter.
hard to see, but remember the oil comes out the small square, not the big opening you just got access to.
When you get the new filter installed, the oil should be done flowing. Remove the tube, close the valve and put the safety clip in and nipple cover on. I always add 5.5 quarts of oil before I start.
Start the car, let it run for 30 second, wait another 30, and check the oil and add more if needed. This time I needed the full 6 quarts that outs me to 3/4 mark on the dipstick.
Double check for leaks at the filter and valve, put the covers back on, and you are done.
All in all, this took my 25 minutes, and there was zero mess on my garage floor.
I won't bore you with the normal basic oil change stuff. But on the passenger side, remove the 3 10mm bolts and remove the panel to expose the drain plug.
Here you see the Fomoto valve installed. I still have the safety clip in, and the nipple cover on.
Went to Home Depot and bought basic 3/8 inside diameter 1/2 inch outside clear plastic tube.
Remove the nipple cover and safe lock, push the tube on and open the valve.
The oil will begin to flow. Pro tip. Make sure the oil is warm, not hot. It will flow better. Cold oil will still flow, but may take longer. Here I routed in right into my drain pan because I didn't have an empty container. Next time I will. But zero mess on the garage floor.
While the oil is flowing, go to the front of the truck and remove the 5 torx screws to access the oil filter.
hard to see, but remember the oil comes out the small square, not the big opening you just got access to.
When you get the new filter installed, the oil should be done flowing. Remove the tube, close the valve and put the safety clip in and nipple cover on. I always add 5.5 quarts of oil before I start.
Start the car, let it run for 30 second, wait another 30, and check the oil and add more if needed. This time I needed the full 6 quarts that outs me to 3/4 mark on the dipstick.
Double check for leaks at the filter and valve, put the covers back on, and you are done.
All in all, this took my 25 minutes, and there was zero mess on my garage floor.
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