2016 WRX STI: Fumoto Oil Drain Valve and Oil Change!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Had some exporting issues with this video, hopefully it turned out ok! Thanks for watching my dudes!

[@jaimecarrasco515]

any suggestions on what u are going to use on pads

[@TWRX_Chuck]

jaime carrasco Not sure yet, mine are still solid, only 10k on them!

[@SpencerHogg]

Yo my dude hella ya !! The Fumoto valve is the mooosstttt worthwhile investment on my WRX id say!!!! Oil change takes 5 minutes omg !!! Have a good day bro!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Yo man! I've been considering it for a while and finally decided to do it! Hopefully the next oil change is a breeze!

[@coreywagganer]

I've had mine for three changes now on my fa20.. The longest part of the change for me is waiting for the new oil to settle to get that "perfect " dip stick.. lol .... Fumuto FTW!! Great vid man as always!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Thanks dude! Im pumped for the next change!

[@geoffreydesmit8503]

I changed the oil in my wife's 2011 Forester yesterday....so easy. I can literally reach the Fumoto valve by just reaching under the front bumper. And, they switched to the FB25 for 2011 and the oil filter is on top!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Looking forward to that on my first forester oil change!

[@SDSBBQs]

I have installed them in almost all of my vehicles. I will say I had a little issue last winter when going over snow in my lowered jetta and I lost the drain valve. just make sure you check it every so often. but I have since because of my top mounted oil filters (VW TDIs) I have vacuum suction pump that is VERY nice.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Yeah I've seen those pumps! Those look pretty handy too!

[@pinoy413]

I've had one on my s2000 for a couple years now. Never any leaks and even with it lowered, I can still slide a short oil drain pan under it, and access the fumoto valve from up top. so now I don't even need to get under my car to do an oil change. it also helps that the oil filter is super accessable from up top. I think you'll like it

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Good to know! I'm pumped for the next oil change! Thanks for checking out the vid man!

[@shmendrik213]

A nifty little gadget this Fumoto drain valve. Never heard of it before. Thanks for the video!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

No problem dude! You know I'll update you next oil change!

[@lamkevin1141]

I absolutely agree that the Fumoto drain valve makes an oil change quicker and less messier but in my opinion a magnetic drain plug is more beneficial in the long run. In my opinion it's more important to me that the drain plug pulls out metal shaving rather than making the oil change quicker and less messier but then again that's only me.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

I've got a magnetic plug on my M3, they are definitely valuable!

[@HoeLeeFuQQ]

Sold! I'm getting that valve lmao. Awesome video bro I like your channel a lot. Keep up the good work.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

THanks dude! Valve has been solid since install!

[@dronesjumpingin8308]

Great choice going with the fumoto value! I put one on my Sti for the first oil change and no issues at all with it, def makes for quick oil changes.

[@chuckjim8281]

Good luck for the track day. Really excited to see the M3 hooning around

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Me too man, I hope they waiting list comes through!

[@tuetran1238]

They make a plastic clip to lock the valve lever in place. Just more peace of mind. Getting my 2017 Lapis STI next week. Here's an idea, I thought about cutting a hole to get to the filter and valve since with the valve it would be easier to change the oil. It's like how my Sonata is from factory. This would make it so you don't have to drop that plastic cover.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

I've seen people cut those holes, but I'm afraid it would look super haggard if I tried.... The cover is a pain but I'm so used to it now! Had the same thing on my last wrx!

[@pstaff716]

Nice, I ordered the drain valve last week. Should be here Monday and make things a little quicker

[@TWRX_Chuck]

I finally decided to do it, I've been considering it for a few years!

[@rkgsd]

Fram made an awesome drain valve about 10 years ago. Not sure why they stopped.

[@gagebolesta]

New wheel setup is nice.. so much beefier 👍🏼

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Thanks man! I'm loving it so far! Totally changed the look!

[@binyamj]

My front passenger brake started squeaking shortly after buying the car. I took the pads out, expecting to find a rock or something, but they looked fine. I figured out that they squeak when cold and when I brake lightly. If I warm the brakes up (which takes a few hard stops), they don't squeak at all, even when braking lightly. "High performance brakes" haha that's all it is.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Haha good to know! High performance brakes it is!

[@RobertButler]

so that auto focus is contrast based. it does a lot of hunting to find correct focus. what you'll want is a camera with phase detection auto focus. I read patents for these every day. some cool tech coming out. phase detection AF is really cool. look it up.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Thanks for the tip

[@MrDrTimeLord]

Sweet small addition. The little things really do count. I wonder if I could fit one of these above my skidplate...hrrrm.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

I bet it would, its basically level with the oil pan, I took a clip of it but didnt include it in the video.

[@korgtx1]

Did the Fumoto Valve come with a locking "C" clip for the lever? When I bought my 2010 Forester XT the dealer gave free oil changes for life, in 2010, Cam 2 was the oil they were using, since then I started using Royal Purple 5w-30. I buy the oil and they agreed to changing it. I think they like the idea of keeping up on factory maintenance schedule. though with all my mods there's not much for them to check.

[@LEGIN27]

NICE INSTALL CHUCK!!!!!!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Thanks man!

[@snakemonkey555]

Thanks for the video, how's the Fumoto valve holding up? Any problems thus far? Thanks.

[@Rhosticks]

That's a nice little add on. I like it. I'll definitely look into it. Ever thought about getting blinking brake light bulbs for your cars?

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Yeah I've seen those "f1 style or whatever they call them. I may get the rear fog with that style brake light!

[@Rhosticks]

Nice! I'm sure you will like it.

[@CarsWithJR]

That top mount oil filter lol

[@TWRX_Chuck]

I need that magic in my life!

[@catzbunn]

Nice just installed mine. Have high hopes for it

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Nice! I'm excited for the next oil change!

[@andrewt123at]

Nice man it makes it way quicker to do the change. You should get the locking clip though just in. Case

[@GR8GUY54]

what locking clip? thinking about doing this myself.

[@maverickwarden]

I thought that the blue oil filter is for the WRX and the black for the STI. They both fit, though, but the black one has slightly more capacity?

[@binyamj]

If you go to the dealership, they only sell the blue filters. I asked about the black one and they told me that it's the one that comes from Japan, but they don't use them here.

[@maverickwarden]

I just changed the oil today after 3k and the filter was indeed black. I could not make it to the dealership to get my free oil change so had to get an aftermarket one. I used Bosch D3323.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Yeah the black ones are hard to find, blue is basically the only one I've been able to find at dealers!

[@dsonyay]

Have you ever compared the European spec M3 E36 to US version? I was never able enjoy my 96 afterwards. lol. Good video.. glad my oil filter is on top in my wrx. still haven't seen anything to convince me to buy this product. Is it magnetized?

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Yeah man they definitely got the higher performance car! I still love my 95!

[@Vfh........y]

dsonyay ....not for me I can tell you. one more thing to fail. No mechanic would put this on his OWN car. imho

[@louisnguyen2865]

Nice, and thanks for sharing. And lastly, where are the auto shows? Is it a Subaru auto show? I'm in Centreville Virginia and would like to attend any Subaru show if possible.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

There is one in May! Look up "Nova Subarus Spring Opener' and another huge subaru show in June, "Boxerfest". I'll be at both!

[@84knocturnal]

lol your basketball skills made me laugh...subscribed

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Haha yeah I suck! Thanks for checking out the channel man!

[@burningmanmike]

@ 2:30 mark, if you flipped your adjustable wrench, it will grab and hold better. meant to be a helpful tip, not a jab.

[@FumotoUSA]

Thanks for using the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve! How's the oil changing been going?

[@koszor1337]

He sold the sti :(

[@MIL1120]

transmission fluid or differential fluid change maybe?

[@TWRX_Chuck]

When required I will definitely document them!

[@bertacus4741]

Not sure why, but I've always made it a habit to prefill the oil filter. Not sure how well that will work on the fa motor. :/

[@thurm101]

Dude I like your video. I am getting a fumoto for my honda. I am getting to old for regular oil changes.

[@futureoflink]

Subscribed! Good info thanks!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Thanks man! I appreciate you checking out the channel!

[@jwkpov734]

Do you have any plans to participate in Oil War? lol (Hottest topic of all time for EJ257, eg. Rotella, Royal purple blah blah blah) Good to see new video coming up regularly~. Thank you.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Haha! No way man! I try to stay out of those forum oil wars! People get so mad about oil! But thanks dude! I'm trying to keep the videos flowing!

[@f4st3r36]

Great video - I just can't trust a valve not to leak. Wth my luck id notice a big pool of oil in my garage at the same time my engine locks up.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Lol yeah I've been reluctant to get one but everyone I've talked to has raved about how good they are.

[@Vfh........y]

F4ST3R STI ....another mechanical device prone to failure. imho

[@sungod1976]

Nice! What editing software are you using? Good work

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Thanks man! I'm currently using iMovie because its free! I've considered upgrading though...

[@brandonmaxwell364]

I have 5k to spend on a fun daily, I was thinking about a r53 mini what do you think

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Super fun cars! I had an r56 though and it was broken a lot. I'd just make sure you can get one that's been well maintained!

[@Valgrind850]

Do you think you could do a video on the tools that you use

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Like all my tools for mechanic stuff or for oil changes specifically?

[@Valgrind850]

+T-WRX like the mechanical tools you use

[@GR8GUY54]

specifically the jack and stands you use. I may want to do this to mine and don't even own either a jack or stands. it would be helpful to know which brand and your recommendations. also, the plastic your removed before installing the drain valve...how many screws,etc..? thanks! subscribed!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

I'll do a vid on my basic set of mechnic tools! For the belly pan, check out my "1st oil change video" I show the process in much more detail! Where the bolts and clips are etc! link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5SoXpaPhrZ_fJY

[@awzup57]

Woohoo fa20! I really need to start doing my own oil changes. You planning on diy'ing the brakes too?

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Heck yeah man! DIY till I die!

[@KoRn6663]

Lube the ears, pins and contact points on the pads.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Thanks for the tip dude!

[@liamwetherington1570]

How much for the stock STI wheels? Also, where did you get the side stripes?

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Not planning on selling them at this point! The side stripes I got from premium auto styling, they are the matte black color!

[@jaimecarrasco515]

it's weird my front passenger side brake also squeaks when I brake sometimes especially when they get kinda hot I only have 24k miles I'm about to put new pads even though they are gd

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Yeah thats weird, must be the oem pads!

[@jaimecarrasco515]

mine are still gd but that squeaking drives me nuts

[@LouieGMDesign]

Great car, super clean. Being that you keep good care of your Subaru, I would suggest using Mobil 1 Extended Performance or Advanced Fuel Economy. Your engine will run smoothly all the time, and you can have confidence that nothing in your engine will ever wear. I use the Fumoto valve on my vehicle, but I wonder if there has been tests to evaluate how well the valve drains your oil compared to the standard drain plug.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Thanks for the tips man!

[@jerseyman1O]

The only Mobil1 oil you should ever use in a wrx/sti is 0w40. 5w40 is the preferred type especially Rotella t6.

[@angelbluerider9588]

I heard these valves dont completely drain out all the oil completely like 98% only. still got 2% old in left inside.

[@imuruncledaddy8753]

I have the same issue with my front right brake and rotor on my 2017 sti

[@charleshawk6668]

You don’t have to take that cover off, oh yeah, forgot you have the STi. You don’t have to remove it on the FA-20

[@la_lomacity]

Hey man, if you do the oil change yourself and something comes up about warranty, could you get denied because you did not service the car at a dealer?

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Nope, its actually illegal in the US for a manufacturer to require you to get the vehicle serviced at the dealership. You do have to have proof that the service was performed somewhere if they ask. I have been keeping all the oil/filter receipts (actually buying it at the dealer too) and keeping documents on when I change it and the mileage etc. I should be good!

[@la_lomacity]

I did not know that. Thanks for the reply. And that's a good idea to keep the receipts. Nice videos you making.

[@kevcast247]

I read a review on the valve when threaded into the oil pan it prevents / leaves oil below the threaded portion of the valve from completely draining out. Can anyone verify this

[@TWRX_Chuck]

I've read that as well, I should have compared the pan thread depth to the thread depth on this thing. My plan is just to make sure the passenger side of the car is higher than the drivers side for oil changes and hope I get most of it!

[@almanu04]

are you thinking about modifying to stage 2?

[@TWRX_Chuck]

almanu04 not sure about the future, but for now no. I'm undecided about losing the warranty.

[@mrmagnetsarecool]

Why isn't the Rotella going in there? :/

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Rotella goes in the M3! But I've heard people use it with good success in these cars as well, I may switch in the future!

[@MisterTwo92]

I use rotella on my mr2 but not the subi

[@DustinB855]

Subaru oil is mobile1 oil just to let u know.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Do these guys bottle for mobile 1? www.idemitsu.com/video/oil/

[@coreywagganer]

No it's not bro.. Made by Idemitsu.. A popular Japanese oil company mainly gained recognition for their use in rotary engines the Subaru OEM oil is actually really good oil I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Plus for my fa20 because that oil is the most popular for that engine and Blackstone reports are the best

[@DustinB855]

Curious on your opinion on something. I have a 15 wrx premium but thinking of upgrading to a 17 sti (before they change the moter to the 2.0 next year) is it work upgrading to the sti? I love the boxer rumble which u don't get really with the fa motors and I can probably get into a new one for the price of a new wrx (don't ask how)

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Depends on what you want out of the car if you value daily driver comfort and better MPG, stick with your WRX. If you want a little more racecar feel, stiffer suspension, better trans/shift linkage, beefier brakes etc. go STI. I thought the STI was worth it so I got one! The rumble is amazing!

[@billybong78]

ive had a fumoto valve on my 2002 wrx for 13 years and its never leaked.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Excellent news!

[@thurm101]

Jack Stands.

[@DONONE213]

AutoZone and other shops. Give $ for your oil. I usually use it to buy tools

[@austinlugo2378]

dont bottom out or you'll start dumping oil