Fumoto

What Fumoto does

Fumoto is a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of high-performance oil drain valves and related accessories, founded in 1976 by Mr. Naoyuki Yamamoto in Japan under the parent entity Fumoto Giken LTD, with US operations housed in Fumoto Engineering of America / Fumoto USA out of Santa Rosa, California. The company's core product is the engine oil drain valve, a replacement for the standard drain plug that enables mess-free, tool-free oil changes via a lever-actuated valve; flagship technologies include the Original Series (F, FG, and T lines), the patented SX Series with 360-degree rotational positioning, the BSX-Series, and a stainless-steel DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) valve. All valves are manufactured at an ISO-9001 certified factory in Japan and sold with a limited lifetime warranty in the US/Canada.

The business operates across three GTM motions: DTC e-commerce through fumotousa.com with free shipping over $75, a US dealer/distributor network, and OEM design-in partnerships with major engine and vehicle manufacturers including Caterpillar, Cummins, Paccar (Kenworth/Peterbilt), Daimler, JLG, Komatsu, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Japanese automakers (Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Fuso, UD Trucks, Isuzu, Subaru) where Fumoto valves are adopted as Genuine Parts. Pricing for valves ranges from $36.95 to $51.95, with accessories and specialty tools priced from $1.00 to $14.95; customer segments span individual DIY vehicle owners, commercial trucking/fleet operators, industrial/heavy equipment users, and generator/power-generation applications. Cumulative sales exceed 13 million valves globally over 40+ years, with no external institutional funding, no M&A activity, and a US headcount of 1-10 employees — indicating a stable, founder-led specialty hardware business.

Name

Fumoto

Legal name

Fumoto USA

Website

https://fumotousa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fumoto is a Japanese-founded manufacturer and US distributor (Santa Rosa, CA) of patented engine oil drain valves and accessories, serving DIY vehicle owners, commercial fleets, and major OEM partners including Caterpillar, Cummins, Paccar, Daimler, and Komatsu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Engine Components / Oil Drain Valves

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKALAK

Cooling, Lubrication & Air Induction Component Rebuild/Remanufacturing (Oil pumps, water pumps, EGR)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Powertrain, Engine & Component Rebuild/Remanufacturing

SECONDARYTLAKAOAL

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Parts Distribution, Tools & Workshop Services (Aftermarket Support)

SECONDARYTLAKAHAI

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Specialty Vehicle & Equipment MRO (Construction, Agricultural, Material Handling)

Keywords

• Engine oil drain valves
• Oil change accessories
• DEF drain valves
• Diesel engine components
• Automotive maintenance parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Oil Drain Valve Sales: Primary revenue from direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of Original, SX, and BSX series oil drain valves. Valves priced at $36.95 to $51.95 depending on model and thread size.
2. Accessories & Components: Hose kits, lever clips, gasket washers, adapters, and other accessories ranging from $1.00 to $14.95. Merchandise including t-shirts, caps, and promotional items.
3. Specialty Tools: DT-20 Oil Filter Drain Tool for Toyota vehicles at $9.95. DEF valves for diesel exhaust fluid systems.
4. Rewards Program: Points-based loyalty program where customers earn 3 points per dollar on valves and adapters, 5 points per dollar on accessories and merch. $1 discount for every 100 points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fumoto designs, manufactures (in Japan at an ISO-9001 certified factory), imports, and distributes engine oil drain valves and related accessories that replace traditional oil drain plugs to enable tool-free, mess-free oil changes. The product range includes Original (F-series), T-series (industrial), FG-series (heavy duty), patented SX-series, BSX-series, and DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) valves, along with hose kits, lever clips/locks, adapters, gaskets, connectors, the DT-20 oil filter drain tool, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Fumoto is a Japanese company that invented the first oil drain valve in 1976 and operates as Fumoto Engineering of America in the US since 1984. The product portfolio centers on two main valve lines: Original Series oil drain valves (F-series, FG-series, T-series) and the newer SX Series valves launched as the next-generation product. Accessories include hose kits, adapters, gaskets, lever clips/locks, sockets, and connectors. A separate product category is the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) valve for draining exhaust fluid. The company also offers a DT-20 oil filter drain tool for Toyota vehicles and branded merchandise. All valves are manufactured in Japan at an ISO-9001 certified factory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SX Series Oil Drain Valves Next-generation patented oil drain valve line featuring a through-bolt and oil-flow control body that allows 360° rotation for convenient positioning, ergonomic lever design, and secure locking mechanism. Sold to DIY vehicle owners, fleet operators, and OEMs for mess-free, tool-free oil changes.
• Original Series Oil Drain Valves The original Fumoto engine oil drain valves invented in 1976, featuring UP & TURN lever motion designed to withstand engine vibrations and prevent accidental openings, for mess-free, tool-free oil changes on cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
• BSX-Series Oil Drain Valves BSX-Series oil drain valves released in August 2017 as part of Fumoto's next-generation valve portfolio, designed for mess-free, tool-free oil changes.
• FG Series Oil Drain Valves

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13 million valves sold globally over 40+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CalRecycle / Woodland, CAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Fumoto partnered with CalRecycle and the town of Woodland, CA to donate valves to local residents as part of used oil recycling outreach program.
• San Francisco Department of EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Fumoto partnered with the San Francisco Department of Environment to distribute 200 oil drain valve kits to residents through CalRecycle's used oil recycling program. Environmental initiative to reduce improper oil disposal.
• Girls Auto ClinicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Fumoto partnered with Girls Auto Clinic to teach women how to perform their own oil changes, promoting automotive DIY skills and Fumoto product usage.
• Mastry Engine CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2000Mastry Engine Center, a distributor of diesel and other engines for industrial and marine applications, has used Fumoto oil drain valves on its packaged diesel engines since 2000. They install valves in oil pans for customers to make oil draining easier.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Holley Performance Products: Holley is a leading US aftermarket performance automotive products company covering fuel, cooling, and fluid management categories. Comparable to Fumoto because both serve enthusiast and OEM channels with specialty automotive maintenance components, though Holley operates at a much larger portfolio scale.
• K&N Engineering: K&N is a leading US aftermarket manufacturer of automotive filtration, intake, and fluid-handling components. Comparable to Fumoto because both sell branded, premium-priced aftermarket components to enthusiasts and OEMs, with overlapping distribution through automotive specialty retailers.
• Aeroquip (Eaton): Eaton's Aeroquip brand manufactures fluid connectors, hose fittings, and adapters used in automotive, industrial and aerospace applications. Comparable to Fumoto because both produce precision fittings for fluid management, with Eaton operating as a much broader diversified industrial incumbent.
• Pentair: Pentair is a global water treatment and fluid handling solutions provider serving industrial and commercial customers. Comparable to Fumoto tangentially as a fluid-handling equipment manufacturer with OEM and industrial distribution, though Pentair operates at vastly larger scale across residential, commercial, and industrial water segments.
• Gates Industrial: Gates is a global manufacturer of engineered hoses, belts, and fluid-handling components serving automotive and industrial markets. Comparable to Fumoto because both sell into OEM and aftermarket channels for engine fluid systems, though Gates operates at much larger scale across multiple product lines.

Direct peers

• Earl's Performance Plumbing: Earl's is an aftermarket manufacturer of automotive hoses, fittings, and plumbing components used in fluid transfer applications. Comparable to Fumoto because both produce specialty fittings and connectors that enable clean, controlled fluid drainage in performance and specialty vehicle applications.
• Milodon: Milodon specializes in performance oil pans, oil pump pickups, and fluid management components for racing and high-performance engines. Comparable to Fumoto because both serve specialty vehicle and engine markets with precision-engineered fluid-handling components.
• Mr. Gasket: Mr. Gasket manufactures aftermarket automotive performance parts including oil pans, drain plugs, and fluid management accessories. Comparable to Fumoto because both produce engine oil drainage and fluid handling components sold through the same enthusiast and installer channels.
• Dorman Products: Dorman is a leading US automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer and distributor with a broad portfolio of replacement components. It is comparable to Fumoto because both serve the same DIY and professional installer channels with engine/fluid-management aftermarket parts, including drain plugs and related accessories.
• Spectra Premium: Spectra Premium manufactures aftermarket fuel, oil, and fluid management components for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable to Fumoto because both produce OEM-quality replacement components for engine fluid systems sold through aftermarket distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fumotousa
• Facebookfacebook.com/FumotoOnline

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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