First oil change using Fumoto and Amsoil

[MegaDave]

Based on the opinions of the Cummins forum, I wanted to do an oil change at my 1,000 mark using a Fumoto valve and Amsoil oil. I also purchased an oil filter cap. I contacted Fumoto and asked if they made a higher flowing valve for the Cummins. They do!! It’s the FG series which is larger. I ordered that one and installed it.

I used 10W/30 like my manual says for Southern California and an Amsoil filter.

First off the valve threads actually seems slightly shorter compared to the original plug which makes me feel good about letting all of the oil drain. I pulled the the filter through the wheel well using the plug and the model cap I got screwed really tight. It worked awesome. Not one drop.

The valve is plenty high enough so I’m not worried about impacts. I can keep the OEM as a spare in case. Overall easy change. Can’t wait to try the valve and not have the splash I had, even with a deep pan.

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[MegaDave]

Based on the opinions of the Cummins forum, I wanted to do an oil change at my 1,000 mark using a Fumoto valve and Amsoil oil. I also purchased an oil filter cap. I contacted Fumoto and asked if they made a higher flowing valve for the Cummins. They do!! It’s the FG series which is larger. I ordered that one and installed it.

I used 10W/30 like my manual says for Southern California and an Amsoil filter.

First off the valve actually seems slightly shorter which makes me feel good about it not catching all of the oil. I pulled the the filter through the well using the plug and the model I got screwed really tight. It worked awesome. Not one drop.

The valve is plenty high enough so I’m not worried about impacts. Overall easy change. Can’t wait to try the valve and not have the splash I had, even with a deep pan.

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[ST3500]

I like that oil filter cap !! I had no idea that such a thing existed.

On my 4th generation 6.7L. : I use to wrap the oil filter on a big ziplock bag (I even used a Safeway plastic shopping bag once), then secure the upper part of the bag once the filter is fully unscrewed, and finally I did pull it out horizontally from the wheel fender opening, without spilling a single drop (just a dirty plastic bag to discard afterwards).

But, that oil filter cap is a much better method !

 

[MegaDave]

I like that oil filter cap !! I had no idea that such a thing existed.

On my 4th generation 6.7L. : I use to wrap the oil filter on a big ziplock bag (I even used a Safeway plastic shopping bag once), then secure the upper part of the bag once the filter is fully unscrewed, and finally I did pull it out horizontally from the wheel fender opening, without spilling a single drop (just a dirty plastic bag to discard afterwards).

But, that oil filter cap is a much better method !

There is no better way. Totally easy. Not a drop.


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