Does changing oil by yourself void any warranties?
#1
A guy I work with claims that changing the oil by yourself voids the warranty on your engine. Is there any truth to this? If so, then what are you supposed to do with a new car, with all of those idiots out there who would end up doing a crappy job?
#2
no
By law they cannot refuse your warranty if you do any of your own work if you use oil and parts that meet the manufactures specifications noted in the owners manual. The only exception I know is if the work is included in the purchace price then the dealer has to do it (like BMW for the first 3yrs). The only disadvantage is you are liable for any mistakes you make. Not all garages have ASE certified mechanics working for them, or at least not changing oil!! Do it yourself and do it right!
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true true,
some ASE mechanics dont know much out of their field of expertise. Juss cause their ASE certified doesnt mean they know everything, and also juss cause their NOT ASE certified doesnt necessarily mean they dont know jack either....
some ASE mechanics dont know much out of their field of expertise. Juss cause their ASE certified doesnt mean they know everything, and also juss cause their NOT ASE certified doesnt necessarily mean they dont know jack either....
#6
[QUOTE]Originally posted by mzmtg
[I]I've run into several ASE mechanics that still dont know jack...("camber doesnt affect alignment" "what's a strut bearing?" "your maxima sure does have adjustable rear wheel toe")
I had a Goodyear dealer insist that my car needed 4 wheel alignment and try to charge me for that. I told him that I'd read the servce manual and that you only needed to use the rear wheels as a reference for the front settings. He wouldn't back down so I went elsewhere. Like to the dealer at that time who did it for 30 bux less.
[I]I've run into several ASE mechanics that still dont know jack...("camber doesnt affect alignment" "what's a strut bearing?" "your maxima sure does have adjustable rear wheel toe")
I had a Goodyear dealer insist that my car needed 4 wheel alignment and try to charge me for that. I told him that I'd read the servce manual and that you only needed to use the rear wheels as a reference for the front settings. He wouldn't back down so I went elsewhere. Like to the dealer at that time who did it for 30 bux less.
#7
It is only true if
Originally posted by jman965765
A guy I work with claims that changing the oil by yourself voids the warranty on your engine. Is there any truth to this? If so, then what are you supposed to do with a new car, with all of those idiots out there who would end up doing a crappy job?
A guy I work with claims that changing the oil by yourself voids the warranty on your engine. Is there any truth to this? If so, then what are you supposed to do with a new car, with all of those idiots out there who would end up doing a crappy job?
The guy you work with is ignorant when it comes to knowledge about auto repair, so I would ignore his suggestions in the future. He's been successfully brainwashed by people like Jiffy Lube into the 3,000 mile oil change intervals, etc.
The point you bring up about idiots doing a crappy job (i.e. Jiffy Lube) is the very reason that no one should allow another person to change their oil. It's what keeps engines running, and trusting some mechanic wannabe with your motor that costs several grand to replace just isn't worth it.....
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