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Old 10-15-2013, 06:05 PM   #4
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Nice contribution kuhlka. My BRZ is too low to drive up onto my ramps, so I use this method. I've used the evacuator on my NSX and Supra as well.

However I chose not to remove the dip stick tube as I did not want to cause any undue wear on the seal holding it in place. Takes a few minutes longer to suck the oil out since you have to use the smaller diameter tubing though.

The Fumoto valve is nice, but it just seems to add another possible point of failure by using it. I'm always paranoid I'm going to bottom out with my lowered cars and cause the valve to partially open. Oil leaks out, and then kaboom. I'm sure it's a very minute possibility, but it still bothers me.
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