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Anyone ever hear of counterfeit Fumoto valves? Amazon seller has a deal that seems too good to be true.
Counterfeit fumoto?
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dnewton3
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It's to the point where I pretty much assume everything on FleaBay or Amazonian is counterfeit unless it comes directly from the retailer store.
Any time I order from Walmart,
I check-off the 'retailer box' as Walmart ..only.
This eliminates any third-party sellers.
I check-off the 'retailer box' as Walmart ..only.
This eliminates any third-party sellers.
And even if you order from the mfg. on Amazon they comingle inventory.
wemay
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Same here
Also even if it's sold by and shipped by Amazon (or Walmart or Costco), if Amazon is not an authorized retailer by the manufacturer, you're probably getting a "gray market" item (liquidation, authorized retailer offloading excess stock, etc.).
And who knows how that item was stored or how many months its been sitting in a warehouse, which may/may not matter.
Hasn't there been talk of spark plugs sold by Amazon, shipped by Amazon get mixed with fakes from sold by other sellers on Amazon but ship through Amazon?
I have never used one of these. Anyone use them regularly?
I had one on my JK because there were a bunch of skid plates in the way, so I got the one with a nipple and connected a hose to drain. Was very convenient. Probably did 12+ oil changes with it over the course of 6-7 years.
"Fake" doesn't necessarily mean it's junk though.
Honda engine "clones". Same with Yanmar come to mind.
Honda engine "clones". Same with Yanmar come to mind.
You're rolling the dice.
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Interesting thank you for sharing. I think of what they’re describing as clones or dupes. In this case i ordered what I hope is legit but I think I’ll return it to Amazon and go with Fumoto’s site.
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I think you stand a better chance if it says sold and shipped by Amazon vs an item sold by a third party that's shipped by Amazon.
If you think it’s fake, simply return it.
I got my Fumoto valve from Amazon for like $11 as it was on sale. It’s original.
I got my Fumoto valve from Amazon for like $11 as it was on sale. It’s original.
I had a Fumoto Valve on my previous vehicle .... it worked good.
Only concern some people had was - when installed, the 'lever' to open/close valve may NOT be in the ideal position.
On my current vehicle, I installed a ValvoMax.
It's pricy but is of good quality.
https://www.valvomax.com/collections/all-products/products/quick-twist-oil-drain-valve
Only concern some people had was - when installed, the 'lever' to open/close valve may NOT be in the ideal position.
On my current vehicle, I installed a ValvoMax.
It's pricy but is of good quality.
https://www.valvomax.com/collections/all-products/products/quick-twist-oil-drain-valve
Interesting. I've had Fumoto valves on all my vehicles since 2005. I recendly bought one on Amazon and it leaked. I removed it and reinstalled the drain plug. Probably was a fake, sadly. Our Sienna has had an original since 2005 and still going strong.
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Thanks, I actually have a Valvomax installed right now. I think it’s a neat idea but my problem is the part that needs to be threaded on every change threatens to lose itself in my garage. Next change I’m replacing it with a short-nipple fumoto and scrap 3/8 ID hose.
If they could somehow change up the ValvoMax to also allow you to drain straight from the valve I think it’d be more versatile. I do like that there’s an extra cap over the valve, but Fumoto die hards would probably say that’s never been a problem they’re probably just not confident in their valve design.