Oil changes/Fumoto valve...

[CincyJohn]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

If you are admittedly ignorant on oil extractors then why argue it? If you don't want to use one cool, more than one way to skin a cat. Not everyone has a driveway they can use ramps or stands on so an extractor is a good substitute for a DIY'er that may be in a situation they can't safely get the car in the air. I've used extractors a lot, not for my personal stuff, and have never had any kind of failure with one that resulted in oil going anywhere but the reservoir. And yes, dipsticks go down into the pan, that is where the oil is.

I can't get my car on ramps. If I am going to have it in the air on jackstands I might as well take the opportunity to do a nut and bolt check and inspect things. I am not going to travel 3 hours and have a day cut short because of an issue that could have been easily caught crawling around under the car with a flashlight. I consider an oil change as part of a service, not one job.

Whatever, I don't give a crap if you want to use an extractor or not, I really don't. Heck, I'm not even saying they are bad - I was just explaining why I don't/wouldn't use one.

[Haust]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

You're sounding like a Karen right now. "I have no knowledge of X, but I'm going to tell you why it doesn't work."

You should take a break from the internet for a while.

This is like s30series in the BBK thread all over again and this guy is going on the same list.

Won't research extractors or even the engine, but has decided absolutely 100% that there is too much risk involved. Growth vs fixed mindset omg.

[2020BRZtS]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

You act like a loose fitting plastic tube is pulling a ton of vacuum on the system. It isn't.




I read it as, "you only take an hour during an oil change service?" I usually spend more time then that since it is an opportunity to inspect the whole underside of the car while I have it on jackstands.

Isn't the point of the Fumoto valve to not have to put it on jack stands in the first place? I know I can change my oil by turning the wheel and flipping the valve.

[2020BRZtS]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

I like that you continue to attack me because you don't seem to understand modern vehicles.

An hour isn't a long time. The car needs to be up to temp, which in normal driving takes 15-20 minutes. Then pull it in the garage, get it on jack stands, pull the drain plug, give it ample time to drain. Then refill let it idle, ensure no leaks, then check the level again.

JFC dude, why do you try to fight anything that's ever said on this forum?

Someone needs a snickers.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by 2020BRZtS

Isn't the point of the Fumoto valve to not have to put it on jack stands in the first place? I know I can change my oil by turning the wheel and flipping the valve.

You can get a pan under your car?

I thought it was just for ease of not having do undo the drain plug.

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

You can get a pan under your car?

I thought it was just for ease of not having do undo the drain plug.

I was able to get a pan under my lowered 2013.

Haven't installed my valve on the 2022 yet.

[2020BRZtS]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

You can get a pan under your car?

I thought it was just for ease of not having do undo the drain plug.

Yes. I guess I have a low profile pan. It also doesn't hurt that my arm is as thick as a pixi stix

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by 2020BRZtS

Yes. I guess I have a low profile pan. It also doesn't hurt that my arm is as thick as a pixi stix

I'm short in a lot of areas, I don't think I could reach it if my car was tall enough anyway.

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Where did I say $55? You can't buy an OEM filter and 7 quarts of quality synthetic for $55. That's why I pointed out $10 more than it would cost me to do it myself. The 135 was a $95 oil change. $85 if I did it myself.

And I don't have to spend an hour in the garage, take the oil to get recycled, etc.

Modern BMWs don't have dipsticks. They pull the oil out through where the filter goes. Which is under pressure when the engine is running. The same place is used for oil extractors on Subaru's.

I'm sure you can find a reputable shop where you live.

I've never used an extractor...
Since we have a dipstick, would we go through there for the extraction?

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by 2020BRZtS

Isn't the point of the Fumoto valve to not have to put it on jack stands in the first place? I know I can change my oil by turning the wheel and flipping the valve.

the point of my fumoto valves have always been to better control the oil stream. i prefer to use the hose.

the specific reasoning is because i'll get everything lined up, and it'll either overshoot the pan no matter where i place it, or near the end, will undershoot the pan, and i still end up with oil on my driveway. or i'll move the pan halfway through to adjust for the stream, it'll catch on some crack i've never noticed and splash onto the driveway anyways...

[2020BRZtS]

Originally Posted by soundman98

the point of my fumoto valves have always been to better control the oil stream. i prefer to use the hose.

the specific reasoning is because i'll get everything lined up, and it'll either overshoot the pan no matter where i place it, or near the end, will undershoot the pan, and i still end up with oil on my driveway. or i'll move the pan halfway through to adjust for the stream, it'll catch on some crack i've never noticed and splash onto the driveway anyways...

No doubt. I cover half the garage with cardboard cuz I'm bound to step in something and it would look like a crime scene when I'm done. I don't think I open the valve to full spill for the same reason. I still like the convenience of not having to pull out the jack. Oil changes for me are usually pull the plug and come back in two days to wrap up. I get sidetracked easily.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by CincyJohn

I've actually had soda cups collapse from sucking on the straw, soo...