MY RAM FUNNEL IDEA

[jlanc20]

@jlanc20 I might be interested in one of these.

awesome just let me know!

 

[boogielander]

the valve is tucked way in. there's no way the sway bar can hit it while wheeling. if the sway bar hits.. you got bigger problem to worry about than the valve lol

also regarding road debris or anything like that... a simple RCI skid plate kit solves that problem. i mean, if you're really worried about getting damage done to the underside, a skid plate SHOULD be installed, even if you don't wheel.

 

[85octane]

yeah it's dumb design. i still have no idea why they did what they did.

I mentioned how messy the oil changes were to a kid I work with saying the same thing, "why would they design it this way?" He said it was to make it impossible for idiots to impact on the plug or filter. I think he's correct because it makes absolutely no sense otherwise.

 

[mikeru82]

I mentioned how messy the oil changes were to a kid I work with saying the same thing, "why would they design it this way?" He said it was to make it impossible for idiots to impact on the plug or filter. I think he's correct because it makes absolutely no sense otherwise.

I always just chalked it up to the engine design team didn't communicate with the chassis design team. We see that sort of thing all the time where I work. Or the fact that the Hemi was used in several different vehicles. Either way it still sucks. If it's any consolation, my F150 is only marginally better when it comes to oil changes.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Click Drain Oil Plug

Tool-less oil changing; simply attach the drain hose Reduce downtime Drain oil at engine temperature Prevent oil spillages Eliminates risk of stripped threads Solid brass construction Limited lifetime warranty Works with Femco Click Drainer The Click Drain plug can be used by gravity...

www.femco.com

That's would have just as much risk of damage as the fumoto valve.

 

[HSKR R/T]

the valve is tucked way in. there's no way the sway bar can hit it while wheeling. if the sway bar hits.. you got bigger problem to worry about than the valve lol

also regarding road debris or anything like that... a simple RCI skid plate kit solves that problem. i mean, if you're really worried about getting damage done to the underside, a skid plate SHOULD be installed, even if you don't wheel.

My sway bar has actually hit my fumoto valve. Or more precisely the turn lever and bent it. I had to straighten it out in order to get valve open

And as far as debris, the sway bar would actually keep any larger objects from hitting the valve, the same way it annoys us for being in the way during oil changes.

 

[Scram1500]

I like Gold Plug magnetic drain bolts. The magnetism is so strong it's impossible to drop without it jumping to the pan or sway bar. Threading it back in can be tricky

MP02 M14x1.5 GoldPlug Magnetic Drain Plug

Uses Extra Washer SW-02 for future oil changes. 17mm Hex Head M14 x 1.5 Threads, 15mm Thread Length, 17mm External Hex, 22mm dia. flange, 24.4mm OAL

goldplug.com

 

[boogielander]

I mentioned how messy the oil changes were to a kid I work with saying the same thing, "why would they design it this way?" He said it was to make it impossible for idiots to impact on the plug or filter. I think he's correct because it makes absolutely no sense otherwise.

oh yeah that makes sense...
until some other incompetent idiot uses a joint socket LOL

 

[boogielander]

My sway bar has actually hit my fumoto valve. Or more precisely the turn lever and bent it. I had to straighten it out in order to get valve open

And as far as debris, the sway bar would actually keep any larger objects from hitting the valve, the same way it annoys us for being in the way during oil changes.

interesting.
my valve is turned to the side instead of full on straight maybe that's why it will never touch

 

[Brutal_HO]

That's would have just as much risk of damage as the fumoto valve.

Never said it wouldn't.

The quoted posts above my link had 2 factors regarding full drain and accidental opening.