Chaning Oil Yourself (Void Warranty)
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I don't see how, unless you do it improperly. Just be sure to save the receipts in case there's a problem.
aren't all service records on one system?
or could they could just ask me to take it to the stealership that changed my oil?
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Because w/ new car purchases, they do numerous inspections at the "recommended" intervals isekii.
so if you t ook it to a mechanic.
How would they know whether you took it to a mechanic or did it yourself ?
just cuz they do inspections at the recommend interval, unless they're psychic or have some godly powers, they'll never know.
Under US law they can't require that you obtain routine service under their dealerships to maintain the warranty.
No changing the oil yourself can't void the warranty.
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Well for the car my parents bought a year or so ago, everything is in the system; but I think the real question that needs to be asked is what mileage does Aimster's vehicle have before we debate the subject
no it won't void the warranty.
You should however document the changes in case any of the internals go to sh!t.
You should however document the changes in case any of the internals go to sh!t.
Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Well for the car my parents bought a year or so ago, everything is in the system; but I think the real question that needs to be asked is what mileage does Aimster's vehicle have before we debate the subject
2005 Toyota Highlander
3,600 miles
The book says to change it every 6 months or 5,000 miles.
I should have done it at 3,000 but haven't had time.
Mechanic isn't going to be doing this. I'm going to do it myself. If there is any sticker under the hood that says "removing this will void warranty" then obviously I won't remove it.
Again...keep your changes documented.
Here is why:
http://consumeraffairs.com/news02/toyota_sludge.html
Here is why:
http://consumeraffairs.com/news02/toyota_sludge.html
skyking
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Make a photocopy of the reciept for the parts and oil.
Those thermal reciepts fade away to nothing a few months down the road.
I write up the change in the service book, and I also write the mileage of the car on the reciept at the oil change. That way they corroborate each other. I keep all the reciepts in a file, and the book in the car, in case I am away on a trip and have to pay for an oil change.
Those thermal reciepts fade away to nothing a few months down the road.
I write up the change in the service book, and I also write the mileage of the car on the reciept at the oil change. That way they corroborate each other. I keep all the reciepts in a file, and the book in the car, in case I am away on a trip and have to pay for an oil change.
This is exactly why changing your own oil does nothing to affect your warranty.
But, there is ONE exception to this fact.........and that is if the manufacturer gives the routine service free to anyone who purchases their vehicle, then the routine service CAN be required to be done at the dealer. BMW and Mercedes both give free scheduled maintenance on their new vehicles for X number of miles/years and require it be done at the dealer to keep the warranty in force. But the service is free, so there's not much of a Catch 22 involved.
Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Well for the car my parents bought a year or so ago, everything is in the system; but I think the real question that needs to be asked is what mileage does Aimster's vehicle have before we debate the subject
Given that his car apparently had the tires slashed, I'd say not a lot in the last year
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