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Black88GT
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Hey I wanted to ask for some opinions..... My wife took her car into a local shop to get an oil change, and when she got home she told me the car didn't sound the same, so I went to investigate ![[Mad]](mad.gif) From looking at the pictures, where do I stand? This is a brand new car, the odometer reads 1532 right now. I tried to change the oil last weekend, but I couldn't get the stupid filter off, so I just added 4 qts. I figured a shop could do the first one for me, to loosen up the filter..... Go figure.
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BLK02GT
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u could try taking it back and complain to the place..but theyll always deny their doing wrong. that sucks bro...
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94gt
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looks like they left the cap off... go down there now, dont call, and talk to their manager and get the district manager involved.
and btw, oil filter removal tools are like $5-6 at kragen ![[Wink]](wink.gif) or an old belt will work
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Wildfire532FB
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is the engine damaged?
I'd go back there and demand your money back and for them to pay for the damages.
How come she didn't go to the dealership?
The first time i started driving i didn't have the tools for an oil change so i took my Jeep to some shop down the street, they spilled oil all over the engine and on the way home it smoked like a mofo. I never took it to a shop again after that.
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Black88GT
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Yea I just called, and they aren't open till Monday..... I wouldn't assume any damage was done to the motor, she only drove it 4 miles, and the level still reads full. I'm wondering if I should wipe it down or what? Should I just go ahead and get it detailed and give them the bill?
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1991CHP
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That sucks, but a BIGGER question is, why would you be adding 4 qts to a brand new car with inly 1,500 miles????
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Wildfire532FB
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Originally posted by Black88GT:
Yea I just called, and they aren't open till Monday..... I wouldn't assume any damage was done to the motor, she only drove it 4 miles, and the level still reads full. I'm wondering if I should wipe it down or what? Should I just go ahead and get it detailed and give them the bill?
don't do anything, tkae more pictures and then take it down there on monday.
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Originally posted by Cobra5.0Jeep:
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Originally posted by Black88GT:
Yea I just called, and they aren't open till Monday..... I wouldn't assume any damage was done to the motor, she only drove it 4 miles, and the level still reads full. I'm wondering if I should wipe it down or what? Should I just go ahead and get it detailed and give them the bill?
don't do anything, tkae more pictures and then take it down there on monday.
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Originally posted by 1991CHP:
That sucks, but a BIGGER question is, why would you be adding 4 qts to a brand new car with inly 1,500 miles????
![[Confused]](confused.gif) because the engine requires 4 qrts??
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Black88GT
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Originally posted by 1991CHP:
That sucks, but a BIGGER question is, why would you be adding 4 qts to a brand new car with inly 1,500 miles????
Well, I drained the original oil before I figured out I couldnt get the filter off.
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Wildfire532FB
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Also DON'T drive it at all until monday so they can't have a reason to BS you because the miles are way different.
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The Vallejo Toyota Dealers put the Oil Filter on SO tight I had to use an Oil Wrench with a 15" extension and my legs to get the damn thing loose.
Why is the cap dented like that? Did it fall the belt or something? I'm guessing they didn't put the cap on and it was jiggling around in there while oil was shooting out of the valve cover hole.
Take those picture and the car to them on Monday and demand everything to fix that crap or you'll take them to BBB.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 88DroptopGT:
[QB] The Vallejo Toyota Dealers put the Oil Filter on SO tight I had to use an Oil Wrench with a 15" extension and my legs to get the damn thing loose.
Those bastard's are trying to dicourage You from changing Your own oil and filter. Everyone's trying to get over on the general public now day's. ![[BS flag]](graemlins/bs_flag.gif)
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Black88GT
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Originally posted by 88DroptopGT:
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Why is the cap dented like that? Did it fall the belt or something? I'm guessing they didn't put the cap on and it was jiggling around in there while oil was shooting out of the valve cover hole.
If you look close at the first pic, you can see the cap melted to exhaust manifold. Its right by the dipstick. I really hope they take care of it, But I cant let the car sit all weekend...... I think Ill have to wipe it down, and make them get a new hoodliner and cap. This sucks.
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Wildfire532FB
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i hope they fix it for you.
If you drive it they will give you a bunch of BS i am sure.
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Shoot em. j/k
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Is that a Prius? If you put the wrong oil in you can damage them!!!! Where did you take it to?
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Black88GT
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Originally posted by Cobra5.0Jeep:
If you drive it they will give you a bunch of BS i am sure.
Why do you think so?
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Black88GT
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Originally posted by BlackDrop50:
Is that a Prius? If you put the wrong oil in you can damage them!!!! Where did you take it to?
No, its not a Prius, its a 05 Camry. The shop was High Street Automotive.
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94gt
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Originally posted by six 5.0:
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sew them a what? shirt?
I assume you mean sue? ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Originally posted by Black88GT:
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Originally posted by Cobra5.0Jeep:
If you drive it they will give you a bunch of BS i am sure.
Why do you think so?
the longer you drive it, they can say "well you knew about that... you chould have done that...etc"
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Wildfire532FB
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Originally posted by Black88GT:
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Originally posted by Cobra5.0Jeep:
If you drive it they will give you a bunch of BS i am sure.
Why do you think so?
cause they might say, "it obviously isn't bad since you drove it"
Or they might put the blame on you cause you drove it
Your wife said it was running funny after the oil change? How does it run now?
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It sounded funny because the oil fill cap was off thus letting crank case gasses escape through the hole, causing the noise. The oil on the engine is what was flung up by the camshaft. It wouldnt cause any damage, just smoke from the oil on the exhuast manifold and maybe a CEL (I dont know Toyota's EGR system strategy). If it was your first LOF didnt the dealer give you a coupon book or something for a first free oil change? I think indy shops are bad for new vehicles because usually they aren't trained on how to work on newer vehicles. Not all vehicles are the same.
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BlackNGold
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I'd complain big time!...New hood liner, oil cap and have someone else steam clean the engine and have the dealer give a fresh oil change AND MAKE THEM PAY FOR IT!~....
If for some reason your engine blows up and the dealer wont cover a new engine because of a faulty oil change, then who's buying you a new engine?...YOU~!
BTW~I'm an ASE parts counterperson at Dublin Toyota...If you need anything shoot me a PM....
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Black88GT:
[QB] Hey I wanted to ask for some opinions..... My wife took her car into a local shop to get an oil change, and when she got home she told me the car didn't sound the same, so I went to investigate From looking at the pictures, where do I stand? This is a brand new car, the odometer reads 1532 right now. I tried to change the oil last weekend, but I couldn't get the stupid filter off, so I just added 4 qts. I figured a shop could do the first one for me, to loosen up the filter..... Go figure.
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I work at oilstop, and we are always responsible for our actions, on the other side for example jiffy lube they are fucking shady.... good luck..
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