First Oil Change with Pump Extractor / Fumoto Valve Installed

[mesaPRS]

I performed the first oil change on my ‘26 TRD Sport at 640 miles. I used an EWK pump extractor to pull the old oil from the dipstick, which only took a few minutes since the motor was warmed up. I could have just cracked the drain plug, but I didn’t want to make a mess and I was curious how much oil the extractor could get out. It pulled just under 5L, which was probably around 5.1 quarts. I pulled off my Rival 4x4 skid plate and cracked open the drain plug to get the rest of the oil out, which was hardly any at all. I was impressed with how much oil the pump extractor got. It was the cleanest oil change I’ve done so far. No mess at all while draining the oil. I cleaned up the area around the drain hole and installed a Fumoto F133N to make future oil changes even easier without taking odd my skid plate. The Rival 4x4 skid has a cutout for the drain plug, but I’ve read that oil can spill on top of the skid plate. I’ll attach a hose to the Fumoto for the next oil change to prevent a mess. I hand-tightened the Fumoto and gave it a quarter turn with a 17mm wrench. I then used a MotivX screw-on funnel to fill the motor with about 5.6 or so quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic. I checked the oil level a couple times until it was right at the second dot on the dip stick. I double checked the Fumoto valve and re-installed my skid plate.

All in all, a very easy oil change that will be even easier with the Fumoto. It’s probably possible to use only the pump extractor, but I’d still open up the Fumoto afterwards to double check. I know the VW/Audi folks are fans of using the pump extractors, but I haven’t seen a lot of talk from 6th gen 4Runnera about it. Having the right tools made this a breeze. Side note: it’s probably the placebo effect, but the motor felt smoother when I drove it afterwards. Here are some pics and links to the tools and parts I used:


Pump extractor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWB5CP39?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1


Fumoto Valve (F133N, which is the newer version of the F103): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887M5LNG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title


MotivX screw-on funnel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016FVJUX0?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title


Chapin Oil Drain Pan to transport used oil: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N9R6BT1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title


1 Quart measuring cup for adding precise oil amount: amazon.com/dp/B00C0N8098?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title


Tubing to connect to the Fumoto valve (3/8’’ ID x 1/2’’ OD): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQSNBTG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

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[4cyl_runner]

Why not just drain from the actual drain plug? It looks like you were not able to drain all of the oil.

 

[mesaPRS]

Why not just drain from the actual drain plug? It looks like you were not able to drain all of the oil.

I covered that in my post. I extracted the oil because I didn’t want to make a mess and I wanted to see how much oil was left afterward.

 

[Van Solo]

While the concept is cool, in actuality this valve stops the entire oil from draining.
About 3% remains in the pan not to mention any crud or residue. Incase you did not know?

 

[mesaPRS]

While the concept is cool, in actuality this valve stops the entire oil from draining.
About 3% remains in the pan not to mention any crud or residue. Incase you did not know?

I know. The amount that’s left is negligible imo and I’m ok with the trade-off for easier and mess-free oil changes.

 

[YotaMerchant]

what was the model number engraved on you fumoto? i see in the amazon link it says F133N in the item name but the picture shows F106. ive never owned a fumoto so i have no clue but want to make sure im ordering the right thing

 

[gvan1998]

why install fumoto if your going to suck it up from top?
You have to go down under vehicle anyways to remove the oil filter so that defeats the purpose of the oil exractor.

 

[Joestac]

WRX Bros were big on the Fumoto. I just can't see the benefit. I know they don't fail often, but it isn't zero. I'd rather just drop the plug and be done with it. Any mess that I do make, which isn't much with the angle of the drain, just gets on the horse stall mats that cover the entire garage. Simple Green to the rescue. Been changing my own oil for 30 years and I'm very much in the, don't move my cheese, camp when it comes to the process. I have to drop the skid plate to get to the oil filter anyway.

 

[mesaPRS]

what was the model number engraved on you fumoto? i see in the amazon link it says F133N in the item name but the picture shows F106. ive never owned a fumoto so i have no clue but want to make sure im ordering the right thing

I installed the F133N. The Amazon listing is likely using a stock photo of another valve.

 

[mesaPRS]

why install fumoto if your going to suck it up from top?
You have to go down under vehicle anyways to remove the oil filter so that defeats the purpose of the oil exractor.

This was the break-in oil change at 640 miles, so I didn't remove the oil filter this time around. In order to install the Fumoto valve, I obviously had to remove the drain plug. I used the extractor to remove almost all of the oil b/c I didn't want to make a mess when cracking open the drain plug. I plan to use only the Fumoto next time.

 

[mesaPRS]

WRX Bros were big on the Fumoto. I just can't see the benefit. I know they don't fail often, but it isn't zero. I'd rather just drop the plug and be done with it. Any mess that I do make, which isn't much with the angle of the drain, just gets on the horse stall mats that cover the entire garage. Simple Green to the rescue. Been changing my own oil for 30 years and I'm very much in the, don't move my cheese, camp when it comes to the process. I have to drop the skid plate to get to the oil filter anyway.

That's understandable.

 

[Joestac]

That's understandable.

To be clear, obviously not a thing wrong with how you want to change your oil. I know many folks like different methods. Just giving my unsolicited opinion on my preference.

 

[mesaPRS]

To be clear, obviously not a thing wrong with how you want to change your oil. I know many folks like different methods. Just giving my unsolicited opinion on my preference.

No offense taken!

 

[OffroadJP]

I believe you may actually get more oil out of the pan with the extractor than the fumoto. I own an extractor for my wife's Audi but I still dump my oil the old fashioned way on my other cars. A disposable glove fixes the mess problem.

 

[mesaPRS]

I believe you may actually get more oil out of the pan with the extractor than the fumoto. I own an extractor for my wife's Audi but I still dump my oil the old fashioned way on my other cars. A disposable glove fixes the mess problem.

That’s a good point. The extractor got almost all of the oil out this time and I could have probably gotten more if I really tried. I’ll cycle between the Fumoto and the pump extractor to see which one gets more out. I also intend to use the pump on my MK7 GTI, which is super easy with its top-mounted oil filter.

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