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Another thread that made me spend money. Ordered a Fumoto F106SX and hose kit. It'll sit in the toolbox next to the SPE fuel drain valve until the next oil change.
Honestly, the first oil change was mess free until I got to the filter. Slipped through my hands and missed the bucket. Spent more time cleaning up than changing oil. Next change will involve punching a hole in the filter to let it drain before removing. Goal will be to use the Fumoto and hose to drain to the bucket while letting the filter drain into the same bucket at the same time.
Founded in Japan, established in USA in 1984, cloned in China. Its not about the price/tariff its about the country of origin for me. I like to support US as much as I can when I can.
I would be supporting my country if I paid the tariff, wouldn't I? But yes, Jim, I see your point.
Not trying to be a stickler here, as the site says "USA" on the website name, but this is in the FAQ section:
Fumoto Business
a month ago
Can you reduce the declared value so I don't pay import tax?
Sorry, that would be illegal. Fumoto does not edit declared value of items to reduce paid custom tax for your respective country.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us anytime.
So, it does appear that the product itself is still made in Japan, not the USA, and is imported in. Just saying...
Last edited by Overkill2; Apr 8, 2025 at 09:58 AM.
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This is likely true, but the FAQ could well be about countries other than the USA.
As for supprting a country by paying a tariff, I guess that is a matter of perspective. Does paying a speeding ticket make it legal to speed?
Yes, like everyone else here, I'd prefer to have a product made here in the USA. What you're getting into is another matter all on its own that we are no longer allowed to talk about, even in the Club, but occasionally are allowed a few comments here in the 6.7 Powerstroke section where I spend the majority of my time since they shut down the original Club with a new one, enough said...
As to your comment, that's comparing an apple to an orange. My point for responding to Jim's post was that Fumoto valves are not made in the USA. They are still made in Japan and imported here by Fumoto USA.
Edit... I just remembered that I bought a Fumoto valve for my Mishimoto oil catch can that I never installed because I determined it was easier just removing the can out of the truck to drain instead of using the valve and hose to drain it.
So I have a Japanese made valve I don't use and a Chinese made valve that I do.
If it cant be US made, I'd take Jap made as they make good stuff. I'd rather have Made in Taiwan than China, but at times, sometimes it's unavoidable. Hopefully that will change in the future, because of well, the conversation we cannot have.
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Looks neat. Only potential downside I see with that design is that you can't really drain the oil unless you have the hose. I guess you could remove the valve with a wrench in that scenario.
Votex valve with the hose. Also made in the Good OLE USA!
Yep, after getting into the "where is it made" conversation, I came across those. I've seen these before, Valvomax, and made in USA also. There's also a German made version.
But personally like the Votex better as it shorter in length and less hanging out so to speak, if I was going to upgrade to a Made in the USA drain valve.
I ordered this for my Chicom drain valve on Amazon... passing along to you... FYI. Also ordered the 90 elbow which I should have ordered in first place when I ordered the valve instead of the straight extension. A review stated to add an O-ring for added protection if the lever was accidently opened which is a great idea IMO.
