2k1maxgle

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i just recently installed a drop in K&N air filter....i was just wondering, because its getting around the time to get my oil changed again, but should the dealer get *****y about the filter and try to tell me my warranty is void or something?....maybe a dumb question but i was just wondering. i have the same question about an OBX Bomb 5 muffler, if i get one of these installed, will the dealer say anything about it or what? just looking for some advice.
thanks

Maxilicious

Panel filter is fine. the muffler

Ludacris

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My dealership (GLENDALE ) is a b!tch about these things...I just keep my stock filter and replace the K&N with the stock for servicing.

2k1maxgle

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so what kinda **** did they put you through because of the filter?

20 MAXIMA 02

what exactly voids or duznt void your warranty? I heard that stillen parts DONT void your warranty.. is this true or is it just a wives tale?

Ludacris

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If you know Glendale Nissan you'd understand. They don't fix anything you ask them to and they act like *******s 99% of the time...after reading on the K&N box that dealerships can now say it voids your warranty I just didn't wanna take a chance..

I think the general rule is unless they can prove that the mod caused the problem they can't void warranty...but then I don't understand why K&N says they can void warranty..

2k1maxgle

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that really sucks...i still have my stock filter, just to be safe ill put it back b4 i get my car serviced...i saved it for that reason although i didnt think i would have to...anyway someone should do somethin about that, thats screwed up.

Ludacris

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Yep you should just tell your dealership that you're thinking of installing a K&N and ask if that would cause any problems tho in case they don't care

2k1maxgle

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ill probably do that.....im probably going friday....ill put my stock back for then, and tell them that.....just to see what they say about it.

ZIPPIN

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another reason to change your babies oil yourself,,,just keep a log with receipts of the oil and filter purchase and that way you will have your records

spaaz14

The warrenty is only voided if air filters are provided for under the warrenty

djmaxski

I thought the K&N box says that its illegal (some law passed in the 80s) for a dealer to void your warranty when you use the replacement filter...

mike-777

the solution is simple. Don't take the car to the dealer for service. Christ, these are new cars, what do they need? Who can't change oil, and rotate tires once in a while. Air filters are a snap as is fluid level checks. I go to a trans. shop for fluid changes and other than that, probably nothing untill the brake pads are worn out.
Save the money and learn your car.

magnum

thats not always the case... my car has been in the shop 3 or 4 times already for **** that isnt my fault, just stuff that should have been corrected before they delivered it to me... nissan service is the worst ive ever dealt with too. the deal with warranties is that unless the dealer can prove that the mod you put on the car is the cause of the problem, then the warranty will NOT be void. you can have a supercharger, and as long as they CANNOT PROVE that it blew the tranny or something, they have to fix it.

Jief

Before installing a K&N filter, I called my dealer and also Nissan. The answer is clear. It CANNOT void your warranty, as long as it is proprely installed (see inside the K&N box for the details).

Same thing for oil changes, as long as you keep all your receipts and that you can prove that you did it as prescribed by Nissan.

Yop!

mzmtg

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The warranty can only be refused if the aftermarket part CAUSED the problem in question.

THIS IS FEDERAL LAW, do not let the dealer tell you otherwise.

If they try, have them point out exactly hwere it says that in your warranty.