One of my subscribers mentioned the Stahlbus Valve in a comment on another video. I had to check it out. Now I share what I learned with you! Because I'm just nice that way. :-)
https://www.stahlbus-us.com/
Here is the one for the Jeep Wrangler JK M14 x 1.5:
https://www.stahlbus-us.com/oil-drain-valve/oil-drain-valve/stahlbus-oil-drain-valve-m14x15x12mm-steel-set.html
stahlbus Oil Drain Valve M14x1.5x12mm, steel (set)
M14 x 1.5 Set
A conventional oil change is always associated with spills and dirty hands. Therefore, this system has been developed with which you can perform an oil change completely safe and clean.
The stahlbus®-oil drain valve will easily replace the existing drain screw. When changing the oil, you unscrew the cap and put on the hose connector via quick release. Only when this is locked, the valve opens and the oil can be drained into the provided container.
The advantages at a glance:
• Easy handling due to quick release
• Drain valve can not be lost
• No risk of burns from hot oil
• Seal change is not necessary
• Sump thread is spared
• Double outlet protection (protective cap and valve)
• Connection to suction possible
• Optimal application for discharge sampling or trapping
• Protective cover against loss through O-ring
• Change oil without tools
Thus, the oil change makes fun!
Delivery:
- Valve body, CNC precision turned part made of high quality steel
- Copper seal
- Hose connector, CNC precision turned part made of high quality steel
- High quality hose 40cm long
- Protection cover made of aluminum, anodized
- Illustrated Manual
Please choose the matching thread of the bottom part (adapter). If you are not sure which kind of thread you will need, you will find here some ideas and help for determining the thread.
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Sunday, October 7, 2018
Stahlbus Oil Drain Valve - Compared to Fumoto - Jeep Wrangler
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Each valve is different in use. With skid plates, the Fumoto valve is fine and can be operated without any extra parts, any where. On the other hand, the Stahlbus valve is lower profile but needs the extra drain valve part to be opened. Stalhbus says replace their valve every ten years.
ReplyDeleteI can’t make up my mind now...
if I had skid plates I might go with the Fumoto.
In either case it might be a good idea to keep the original OEM drain plug in the glove box with fresh washer.
I originally thought the same as you.... But you do actually need a hose and a way to connect it with the fumoto. So it's really not that different, unless you just want to let the oil free fall which will not be quite so mess - free. I used paper clips to connect the hose to the fumoto and tried to find a better way... Hose clamps just popped off.... The best solution to attach the hose was the plastic elbow.... In the end, either I am keeping track of a hose with s plastic elbow on the end.... Or a hose with a metal piece... No matter to me. And I suppose if you ever need to change the oil and you don't have the valve release piece.... You just use it like a regular drain a lug. 19mm and its off! I need to use it a few times like i did the fumoto to make a final assessment.
ReplyDeleteA nice product in itself but for me it doesn't give that much of an advantage over the usual drain plug. Yes it can be a little messy using a regular drain plug but if you do it the right way, there's almost no oil spills. And that bit that you miss can be wiped off with some paper towels that you throw away. Now you maybe have no oil dripping on you skid plate but in return you have a hose and connector that is full of oil and dripping, so that needs to be taken care of as well before you put it away. In both cases you have a "cleaning" issue. AlsoI like te drain plug to get out every now and then and keep things from seizing up. Well...it's just how I see it. Thanks for sharing anyways...looking forward to your next vid ;-)
ReplyDeleteJohn A maybe the Fumoto valve can be built into the drain pan or oil could be sucked out from the top of the engine. I tried that, with a suction pump can, but I can’t get the hose to the very bottom so not all oil is actually removed, in a Nissan Rogue.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your vids. I really do. But $45 for something that’s not as fool-proof as the stock drain plug? No thanks.
ReplyDeleteI see. I love the idea of the "tap". But I think it's best to just use the drain plug because the flow of the oil is better, wider and faster and therfore small particles will be pushed/sucked out. A drain like tap will be more narrow and there are obstacles that could leave more particles in the engine...don't know what the ffect will be in the long run but the drain plug atleast proved itself being a very good option, knowing my former Volvo S60 D5 engine runned more than 600,000 km's (and still going) without an overhaul or other drastic maintenance for that matter. But with use of a drain plug ;-)
ReplyDeleteFor me, the value whether it be the Stahlbus or the Fumoto, or any other quick drain valve product... is the ability to dump right into old oil containers... I don't have to drain into a container, then move the oil to another container for storage, and eventual transport for recycling. I dump it right into an old oil container, put the lid on and I'm done. Additionally, sometimes I like to grab an oil sample for Blackstone to analyze, and I can also dispense oil right into their little collection jar. I'm curious to see how this works with the Stahlbus... If you haven't seen my video on that stuff, check this one out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm2i5OxW7E0
ReplyDeleteTrue.... I also paid $$ for better looking grab handles... so it's all relative I guess! lol I will say... not trying to convince anyone, because this isn't for everyone... but if you've never changed your oil using a valve... its a game changer. Dramatically cuts the time and hassle out of an oil change. Seriously, its not a gimmick. I will forever use this method! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info ;-) However, I like the flow of the oil when using a drain plug better. Things as simple as a tap would certainly be put on there if the engineers that developed the engine thought it was better.
ReplyDeleteI use fumoto valves.. but because of how far the threads protrude into the oil pan, I feel I don’t get a complete drain... and if there is any sediment I think it may be trapped by those threads. I will remove the valve every other oil change for a complete drain. The valves are great for a clean oil change, and reduces the possible of spills coming out the vehicle or during the transfer of waste oil from the pan to a bottle.
ReplyDeleteJust my 2¢
I wish I recorded the removal of the fumoto, but I didn't. However after I let it drain for a long time I went to remove the valve expecting there to be that little bit of oil still captured by the threads. There was nothing there. I can't explain it! When I removed the valve no more oil came out other than just a few drops of remnants. So I too believed that there would be this level of oil that never gets completely drained, but when I removed the valve it wasn't there. I'll be curious to see if anybody else has had this experience before.
ReplyDeleteVery cool
ReplyDeleteNice product, kudos to the person who found & shared it. This is a must have if you use skid plates, keeps any potential mess non existent.
ReplyDeleteNeat little valve.
ReplyDeleteValvoMax !!!!
ReplyDeleteDesigned by an Airforce vet, Made in the U.S.A.
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ReplyDeleteThis information is not correct. stahlbus has never make this statement for replacement after 10 years. There are no parts in it, which have a wear. The sealing in it is only metallic.
ReplyDeleteWell... There you go. I didn't see that coming... Thanks for popping in, Mr.
ReplyDeleteor Mrs.+Stahlbus GmbH ! 😁 Thanks for clarifying that.
Stahlbus GmbH I have the Stahlbus oil drain valve. Under “Safety Instructions” section of the paper insert with valve in the packaging, second paragraph, “For the reasons of safety replace oil drain valve at the latest after 10 years.”
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right. But it is a little bit misleading formulation. We only want that after 10 years use that you control for silting. Because our valves are not used only in cars or motorcycles. We have also some industrial and aviation applications. Therefor it is a safety rule for those applications. We will change this formulation in future versions of the manual. Thanky for your reply.
ReplyDeleteNice. Definitely like that it's smaller than the fumoto, just wondering if it's worth Buying. Thanks for the vid
ReplyDeleteSticking with fumoto, it's all in one, with this unit, I have a half of it that I can and will lose, without that adapter, your screwed.
ReplyDeleteIf you run a skid plate like the rock hard 4x4, you get the f106n fumoto valve. It has a nipple that you put the hose directly on. No need for plastic elbow. Plenty of clearance between the valve and the skid.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see a quality item for sale for a change. When most things like this that interest me turn out to be a POS. Thank you for showing it.
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