Changing Oil Drain Plug on 2.3L recommended?

[orion]

Replace it now!!!

...with a Fumoto valve.

...amen...

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[gtabert]

It is a permanent plug. Odds are that same plug will be still in the oil pan while the Bronco is in the scrap yard.

Funny, but not true
I change my oil every 5k, the silicone gave out around 7 changes 35k miles. Ordered three new Ford originals so I have them when needed.

 

[2021FordBronco2]

Replace it now!!!

...with a Fumoto valve.

I will have to look into that, thank you!

 

[2021FordBronco2]

Replace it now!!!

...with a Fumoto valve.

Is the Fumoto Valve actually guaranteed to not leak? I mean I assume so otherwise you probably wouldn't have mentioned it but I have never heard of it before.

 

[Squatch]

Is the Fumoto Valve actually guaranteed to not leak? I mean I assume so otherwise you probably wouldn't have mentioned it but I have never heard of it before.

Nothing in life is guaranteed, but I assure you that I do not baby my Bronco, and not a drop. Fumoto valves are made for a wide variety of applications and have been used for a long time. I've used them in multiple vehicles personally. My current setup involves the Fumoto 107sx and a section of Tygon F-4040-A 7/16"ID fuel line zip tied and a vinyl cap on the end--all just resting on top of the factory skid plate for about 13-14k miles or so now. It's great for positioning one oil catch pan to catch the oil from the main plug/valve and the oil filter on the 2.3L. The 2.7 and its plastic pan are an unfamiliar beast.

*factory skid plate removed w/2ft of tubing and black cap

 

[Brian_B]

Nothing in life is guaranteed, but I assure you that I do not baby my Bronco, and not a drop. Fumoto valves are made for a wide variety of applications and have been used for a long time. I've used them in multiple vehicles personally. My current setup involves the Fumoto 107sx and a section of Tygon F-4040-A 7/16"ID fuel line zip tied and a vinyl cap on the end--all just resting on top of the factory skid plate for about 13-14k miles or so now. It's great for positioning one oil catch pan to catch the oil from the main plug/valve and the oil filter on the 2.3L. The 2.7 and its plastic pan are an unfamiliar beast.

*factory skid plate removed w/2ft of tubing and black cap

I was just looking for a setup like this last weekend - I should have asked around here. Nice setup

 

[orion]

This is the Fumoto I went with...

Fumoto F107SX - 360° Rotatable Oil Drain Valve M12-1.75 With Clip - New Style! https://a.co/d/8In42XG

And I just drain it like the old days just don't have to use tools and no mess.

 

[Sojourner]

Valvomax.

Here:
https://www.valvomax.com/products/m12-1-75-quick-twist-valve-with-stainless-drain-tube-knob-1

Or on Amazon. Etc.

M12x1.75 is pretty much the standard Ford oil plug size.

 

[Flying Skunks]

This is what I use on our Bronco's

https://www.lethalperformance.com/u...50-f150-explorer-st-bronco-bronco-raptor.html


makes it Super Easy and not messy

 

[BigHoof]

This is what I use on our Bronco's

https://www.lethalperformance.com/u...50-f150-explorer-st-bronco-bronco-raptor.html


makes it Super Easy and not messy

Will not work in this case. That's for the 2.7 and 3.0 not the 2.3 which is what this thread is about.

 

[Flying Skunks]

Correct , but they do make one for the 2.3 l

 

[BigHoof]

Correct , but they do make one for the 2.3 l

Please link. I see nothing that fits the 2.3 Bronco on the UPR site.

https://www.uprproducts.com/billet-oil-drain-plugs/

 

[Antimatter06]

Just get a Fumoto valve, I have one on my Gladiator & makes life much easier. Bronco will be next.

 

[Chrome_Pony]

Keep hearing "The Fumoto is so much cleaner" when it's the gd sideways oil filter that's messy, not the drain plug.

 

[Flying Skunks]

https://www.lethalperformance.com/u...50-f150-explorer-st-bronco-bronco-raptor.html

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