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MyzticZ3r0 · 11-02-2013, 01:45 AM

When I get back into town, I'll make that video for ya. I could do a video of the oil change as well if you'd like. Honestly, it only takes 30-45 minutes because you're waiting for the oil to drain.

MyzticZ3r0 · 11-02-2013, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

The serpentine belt on my wifes Camry is 9 years old with 108k miles and is fine!

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Yep. I didn't have my serpentine belt changed until a bit under 210k. It only started sqealing a few hours before that, IIRC.

I was surprised as well, but I trust my mechanic about the belt. They often look over my car and clean my breaks, free of charge, when I ask, among other little things so if I had to throw some money their way, I have no problem doing that. The only trustworthy place here in Vegas - even their yelp reviews are off the chain.

nookandcrannycar · 11-04-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MyzticZ3r0

I was surprised as well, but I trust my mechanic about the belt. They often look over my car and clean my breaks, free of charge, when I ask, among other little things so if I had to throw some money their way, I have no problem doing that. The only trustworthy place here in Vegas - even their yelp reviews are off the chain.

Great to have people you know you can trust. Right after I had my belt replaced (later the same day) the new belt squealed a bit. I took it back later that day (or the next day...can't remember which). They made an adjustment (no cost) and it hasn't squealed since (almost 60k miles).

Nigel8600 · 11-06-2013, 01:22 AM

You guys really want to save some money and do oil changes safe from spillage then buy one of these for your cars:

USA Fumoto Valve USA seller

Canada http://www.fumotocanada.com/

I have put one in every vehicle I owned for the last 5 years..... I love these things especially the ones with the nipples that you attach hosing to. The Yaris uses the F103, I got the F103N for mine.

MyzticZ3r0 · 11-06-2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nigel8600

You guys really want to save some money and do oil changes safe from spillage then buy one of these for your cars:

USA Fumoto Valve USA seller

Canada http://www.fumotocanada.com/

I have put one in every vehicle I owned for the last 5 years..... I love these things especially the ones with the nipples that you attach hosing to. The Yaris uses the F103, I got the F103N for mine.

I bought one last year because I thought it was it'd save me plenty of time. Unfortunately, I must've hit a speed bump and the nipple must've got clipped. The valve ended up getting stripped and oil was leaking slowly. I ended up getting a refund and going back to the original screw. If you live in a relatively flat area, it's a wonderful idea.

Nigel8600 · 11-06-2013, 02:49 PM

A speed bump? A fumoto wouldn't get knocked by a speed bump cause the valve is between the tires. Maybe u hit a tree stump?

MyzticZ3r0 · 11-06-2013, 05:34 PM

or maybe a high velocity small object hit it while on the road, either way, it stripped the threads on my oil pan. I had to get it re-threaded. needless to say, I didn't reinstall it.

Yaristeve · 11-06-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MyzticZ3r0

I bought one last year because I thought it was it'd save me plenty of time. Unfortunately, I must've hit a speed bump and the nipple must've got clipped. The valve ended up getting stripped and oil was leaking slowly. I ended up getting a refund and going back to the original screw. If you live in a relatively flat area, it's a wonderful idea.

Ugh... This is exactly why I never got them for any of my cars. Yeah, I'm paranoid, but, it apparently does happen.

11-06-2013, 01:22 AM	#22
Nigel8600 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 22	You guys really want to save some money and do oil changes safe from spillage then buy one of these for your cars: USA Fumoto Valve USA seller Canada http://www.fumotocanada.com/ I have put one in every vehicle I owned for the last 5 years..... I love these things especially the ones with the nipples that you attach hosing to. The Yaris uses the F103, I got the F103N for mine. __________________

11-06-2013, 02:49 PM	#24
Nigel8600 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 22	A speed bump? A fumoto wouldn't get knocked by a speed bump cause the valve is between the tires. Maybe u hit a tree stump? __________________

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11-02-2013, 01:45 AM	#19
MyzticZ3r0 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 323	When I get back into town, I'll make that video for ya. I could do a video of the oil change as well if you'd like. Honestly, it only takes 30-45 minutes because you're waiting for the oil to drain.

11-06-2013, 05:34 PM	#25
MyzticZ3r0 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 323	or maybe a high velocity small object hit it while on the road, either way, it stripped the threads on my oil pan. I had to get it re-threaded. needless to say, I didn't reinstall it.