Fumoto Valve install

larryv · 02-26-2014, 08:58 PM

Having the Fumoto valve on my other cars i thought i would install it on the X5. Sure does make changing the oil much easier. Unlock the lever and that's it.

Just thought i would share.

BigBalls · 02-26-2014, 09:54 PM

what about if that lever hits some kind stone or gnome and thats it

) unless u riding clean roads but i dont...

larryv · 02-26-2014, 10:44 PM

The lever was in the down position as the oil was being drained. When done the spring loaded lever goes up and over a notch. I thought the same thing when installing them on the lowered M3 and Mini, luckily i have never had a problem.

RllyDrvrIX · 02-27-2014, 06:59 AM

How far does it protrude from the undercarriage panels/structure?

larryv · 02-27-2014, 09:28 PM

About 1/2 inch.

BigBalls · 07-22-2014, 03:40 PM

some questions to to the thread owner or others who had installed.
any problems yet, still happy with that fumoto drain valve?
thinking to install it on my car, where did u get it?
whats the right model number for x5 diesel ?

larryv · 07-22-2014, 07:46 PM

No problems what so ever. On there website when you enter your vehicle info it will give you the part No. http://www.qwikvalve.com/

BigBalls · 07-22-2014, 09:07 PM

awsome. thank you

airshaq20 · 07-22-2014, 09:39 PM

I was looking at this a few weeks ago. Quick question, can you still put the plastic cover on? Or do you just leave it off? Thanks.

larryv · 07-23-2014, 03:40 PM

Good question. My cpo did not have a plastic cover and did not know there was supposed to be one. I will have to check on that. With this valve the cover cannot be used since it protrudes down about a 1/2 inch.

mitch808 · 07-23-2014, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryv

Good question. My cpo did not have a plastic cover and did not know there was supposed to be one. I will have to check on that. With this valve the cover cannot be used since it protrudes down about a 1/2 inch.

In the industry, they call it "clearancing..." Cut hole, drill hole, use pry bar, or hammer a gap..

Cover or not, I'm sure you can still use the valve and make it all work together...

serge1 · 07-23-2014, 07:47 PM

To me it looks like a perfect way to get hit by debris, lose oil and damage the pan. Nice device, but probably not for this vehicle. Draining the oil on X5 is one of cleanest and easiest I have seen around. Don't fix what's not broken.

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larryv First Lieutenant 64 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 17 M3 ZCP 11X5 M Sport 20 I3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Valley iTrader: (5)	Fumoto Valve install Having the Fumoto valve on my other cars i thought i would install it on the X5. Sure does make changing the oil much easier. Unlock the lever and that's it. Just thought i would share. Attached Images
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BigBalls New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: RI iTrader: (1)	what about if that lever hits some kind stone or gnome and thats it ) unless u riding clean roads but i dont...
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02-26-2014, 10:44 PM	#3
larryv First Lieutenant 64 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 17 M3 ZCP 11X5 M Sport 20 I3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Valley iTrader: (5)	The lever was in the down position as the oil was being drained. When done the spring loaded lever goes up and over a notch. I thought the same thing when installing them on the lowered M3 and Mini, luckily i have never had a problem.
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RllyDrvrIX Private First Class 3 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '12 X5 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lancaster, NY iTrader: (1)	How far does it protrude from the undercarriage panels/structure?
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02-27-2014, 09:28 PM	#5
larryv First Lieutenant 64 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 17 M3 ZCP 11X5 M Sport 20 I3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Valley iTrader: (5)	About 1/2 inch.
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07-22-2014, 03:40 PM	#6
BigBalls New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: RI iTrader: (1)	some questions to to the thread owner or others who had installed. any problems yet, still happy with that fumoto drain valve? thinking to install it on my car, where did u get it? whats the right model number for x5 diesel ?
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07-22-2014, 07:46 PM	#7
larryv First Lieutenant 64 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 17 M3 ZCP 11X5 M Sport 20 I3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Valley iTrader: (5)	No problems what so ever. On there website when you enter your vehicle info it will give you the part No. http://www.qwikvalve.com/
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BigBalls New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: RI iTrader: (1)	awsome. thank you
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07-22-2014, 09:39 PM	#9
airshaq20 Private First Class 16 Rep 168 Posts Drives: X5M, E60 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	I was looking at this a few weeks ago. Quick question, can you still put the plastic cover on? Or do you just leave it off? Thanks.
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07-23-2014, 03:40 PM	#10
larryv First Lieutenant 64 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 17 M3 ZCP 11X5 M Sport 20 I3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Valley iTrader: (5)	Good question. My cpo did not have a plastic cover and did not know there was supposed to be one. I will have to check on that. With this valve the cover cannot be used since it protrudes down about a 1/2 inch.
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07-23-2014, 07:47 PM	#12
serge1 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 389 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	To me it looks like a perfect way to get hit by debris, lose oil and damage the pan. Nice device, but probably not for this vehicle. Draining the oil on X5 is one of cleanest and easiest I have seen around. Don't fix what's not broken.
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