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Originally Posted by workingonit
I had thought that the necessary 1/2" adapter (that needs to be used, to access the Fumoto drain plug on my 3.0 engine) might be a possible problem (adding another point for failure or leakage).
Your experience made me cross the Fumoto off my shopping list, to be replaced with a spill-proof, oversized drain pan with spout (probably one of 3-4 gallon capacity), that I could also use for radiator or transmission drainage as well. I had used them often at a friend's shop, but I never actually needed one 'til now, with the 7.8L oil capacity of the 3.0 engine being too much for my 5-6 quart triangular drain pan (I can't tell you how many times I spilled oil from it, trying to move it from under a car!)
The 12v fluid extractor I bought just wasn't fast enough for the job, and a plastic drain pan will be much cheaper than a good vacuum extractor
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I’m pretty sure the X5 is standard M54 6.5l oil capacity, btw. But yeah, a good drain pan makes a huge difference.
11-05-2022, 01:22 PM
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