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Same damn thing happened to me. I got surprised with a emergency road trip out of state, was out of time, due for an oil change and made the mistake of taking my 540i to them in a pinch.

No leaks afterward, but 6 months later when I went to change the oil myself, I couldn't get the f'n drain plug out. it just spun in place. So I drove it back to them and demanded a new oil pan -- don't think I'll get it. They think they remedied the situation by rethreading the plug hole and using a different plug. My opinion is that it's not original, it's not remedied. I'm still fighting with them over this, but my guess is it's a losing battle.



 
They did the same to our dad's Bronco. Cost like 120$ at Ford to have repaired. BS incompetent fools. Never get a 10$ oil change.
 
Originally posted by: Exterous

Edit: Its always tough to prove blame in a situation like this. I would not be surprised if you have to fight to get them to take care of it
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yep.

you're fucked. now bend over and take it like a man.

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I believe Midas stripped my oil pan as well a few years ago.
I bought a new oil pan for $100 or so.
I never went back.
 
That sucks, Eli. I really hate JiffyLube, you can't trust those dishonest monkeys to do anything right.

Most of you are missing the point completely. The issue isn't the oil drip, the issue is they destroyed the threads and the plug. Now that the plug has been removed, it can't be screwed back in. Again, the oil drip is not the issue. It wouldn't have mattered if he noticed the day it happened or 100 years later, the damage and the result is the same - the drip is really irrelevant as its completely possible for there to be no drip at all and still have destroyed threads & plug.
 
Originally posted by: Aikouka
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
What gasket?
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I assume he means the seal between the oil filter and the oil filter housing. Jiffy Lube and such places have been known to not ensure the surface is clear before placing the new filter on.
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I know where all the gaskets are. He was talking about the drain bolt, and a drip from the drain bolt, which is generally away from the filter. I wanted to know if he thought there was a gasket on the drain bolt. LOL
 
Doesn't Jiffy Lube use suction to remove the oil through the dipstick? I didn't think they actually still drained it the old fashioned way?
 
Originally posted by: Paladin3
I'm not sure what Jiffy Lube will do for you, but "back in August"??? You'd be in a much better position if you had done something sooner and not ignored the leaking oil.
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they put my oil filter on loose, dropped pretty much all my oil in 2 weeks. it wasnt dripping in my driveway at all, apparently it was only leaking while driving. i went back and told them about it, they went underneath while the manager chatted with me. i walked over and tried to watch what the guy under the truck was doing, but couldnt get enough of a glance. he told me i had a main seal leak, thats what was dropping so much oil. bullshit. when i finally got to my truck i looked under it, the filter was brand new. i had already crawled under there and saw the filter covered in oil 5 minutes before i got to jiffy lube so i know it wasnt the same one. they refilled my engine with oil (for free) and told me to make sure i got that main seal changed out. i havent been back since, main seal hasnt been changed and i dont go thru but a half quart a month of oil still. just like before they changed my oil.
 
You have a much better chance if it is not a franchised branch, and is company owned (Shell). THat being said - most Jiffy Lubes (especially company owned ones) are nowhere near as bad as these jackasses make them out to be.

Is it a VW?

Go in, be reasonable, calm, and clear - you may be surprised.
 
Originally posted by: LS8
That sucks, Eli. I really hate JiffyLube, you can't trust those dishonest monkeys to do anything right.

Most of you are missing the point completely. The issue isn't the oil drip, the issue is they destroyed the threads and the plug. Now that the plug has been removed, it can't be screwed back in. Again, the oil drip is not the issue. It wouldn't have mattered if he noticed the day it happened or 100 years later, the damage and the result is the same - the drip is really irrelevant as its completely possible for there to be no drip at all and still have destroyed threads & plug.
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Thank you.

I decided it wasn't worth the trouble and just got an oversized drain bolt.

Jesus F'in Christ! There must have been a teaspoon of aluminum chips that I cleaned out of that thing and off the threads in the pan.

:|

Fucking stupid. A single one of those chips could ruin a big end con rod bearing.

<--- Is still angry, and no not at myself. I didn't do anything wrong.
 
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Originally posted by: Aikouka
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
What gasket?
Click to expand...

I assume he means the seal between the oil filter and the oil filter housing. Jiffy Lube and such places have been known to not ensure the surface is clear before placing the new filter on.
Click to expand...

I know where all the gaskets are. He was talking about the drain bolt, and a drip from the drain bolt, which is generally away from the filter. I wanted to know if he thought there was a gasket on the drain bolt. LOL
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Uh, all drain bolts have a gasket......

Sometimes plastic, usually copper.
 
You should have had them do another oil change, then when they inform you your pan is stripped show them that they were the last ones to change the oil.

Now that you've touched your car, they can blame it on you :\
 
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Originally posted by: Aikouka
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
What gasket?
Click to expand...

I assume he means the seal between the oil filter and the oil filter housing. Jiffy Lube and such places have been known to not ensure the surface is clear before placing the new filter on.
Click to expand...

I know where all the gaskets are. He was talking about the drain bolt, and a drip from the drain bolt, which is generally away from the filter. I wanted to know if he thought there was a gasket on the drain bolt. LOL
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Uh, all drain bolts have a gasket......

Sometimes plastic, usually copper.
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QFT
 
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Originally posted by: Aikouka
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
What gasket?
Click to expand...

I assume he means the seal between the oil filter and the oil filter housing. Jiffy Lube and such places have been known to not ensure the surface is clear before placing the new filter on.
Click to expand...

I know where all the gaskets are. He was talking about the drain bolt, and a drip from the drain bolt, which is generally away from the filter. I wanted to know if he thought there was a gasket on the drain bolt. LOL
Click to expand...

Uh, all drain bolts have a gasket......

Sometimes plastic, usually copper.
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GM drainbolts have an O-ring.
 
yes.. this happened to my co-worker....
at the local jiffy lube here... i think they hire retards.... i'm talking about people with disability.
 
It definitely sucks; stories just like this one are the main reason I haven't been to any instant oil change chain stores in years.

And while it shouldn't matter how much time passes between the oil change and your complaint, I'd imagine that letting many months go by might make it more difficult to show that Jiffy Lube is in fact the negligent party. Not that it's your fault, obviously, but that's just my hunch. Then again, I'm no lawyer.
 
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