Hyundai: Fumoto drain valve

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 13:14:40 GMT, KR <com> wrote:
 

I don't have anything to say about the drain valve but your health
should come first. Saving $10 isn't worth back problems.

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 13:14:40 GMT, KR <com> wrote:
 



Have the valve on both of our cars (01 Audi A4 and 04 Lexus
RX330)...it works nicely.

If you order the one with the nipple, make sure your car has plenty of
clearance.


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Thanks for the concern. I am a former mechanic, so in my time I have
probably changed the oil on 50,000 cars (not including my own) so
doing this is second nature to me. I would no more let some
inexperienced worked do this work on my car than I would let some
inexperienced Doctor operate on me. If most people only knew how easy
it is and what steps they need to take plus what things to watch out
for, a lot of people would change their own oil.

P.S. When I have extreme back pain, I take it to the dealer with my
own oil (Mobil 1) and filter (Mobil 1) and let them do the labor
(about $13). I never take it to a JiffyLube or any quick change place.

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:01:59 GMT, KR <com> wrote:
 

That's the same thing that I do. I take my car to the dealer and give
them the 5 quarts of Mobil 1 and they supply the Hyundai filter and
labor. They charge me about $12.00.

KR wrote:
 

Fram makes a drain valve that's smaller, simpler, less expensive and
easier to find than the Fumoto. It works well.

And the part number is..............?

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:27:42 GMT, Brian Nystrom
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On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:27:42 GMT, Brian Nystrom
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I have used both and for my prerference, have found the Fumoto to be
better.

--much faster drain time
--made of better materials

I will agree there wasn't anything wrong with the Fram, I just prefer
the Fumoto for the reasons above...and you can order it without even
leaving your computer chair from http://www.fumotovalve.com

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On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 13:14:40 GMT, KR <com> wrote:
 

I installed a Fumoto (with the nipple) on my Santa Fe and draining
the oil is VERY simple. No problems in my experience. Some folks
might not like the used oil handling but I consider it part of owning
a car (rotate my own tires, too).

The Fumoto was better for me - install one part and forget. The
Fram has a couple of pieces and I'd probably misplace the loose
Fram item.

Plenty of clearance on my Santa Fe. You don't mention on what
vehicle you would install the drain valve.

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