Stupid Toyota Dealer

[NutBucket]

Alright, quick rant. My dad just called me to help him out in the garage. He's changing the oil on our 2001 Camry and the stupid filter won't come off. I mean its stuck on there. I finally just had to take a screwdriver and punch it through the filter to get it off. Those stupid numbnuts at the dealer that did the last oil change tightened the filter too much. I'm gonna go over there and give that service manager a piece of my mind next week. Ugh, how incompetent do you have to be to get a job changing oil at the dealer?

 

[guyver01]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
dealer that did the last oil change tightened the filter too much. I'm gonna go over there and give that service manager a piece of my mind next week. Ugh, how incompetent do you have to be to get a job changing oil at the dealer?

yeah! how dare they tighten the oil filter... tell them you want it loose next time..

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: guyver01

Originally posted by: NutBucket
dealer that did the last oil change tightened the filter too much. I'm gonna go over there and give that service manager a piece of my mind next week. Ugh, how incompetent do you have to be to get a job changing oil at the dealer?

yeah! how dare they tighten the oil filter... tell them you want it loose next time..

You're supposed to give 3/4 turn max once the thing makes contact. That's why they have a gasket on them:disgust:

 

[Yossarian]

True, but you will never be able to prove they did anything wrong.

 

[AlienCraft]

Sounds like overtightened and no lubing the gasket.
Let it go... Get a Strap-Wrench from Sears...

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: PipBoy
True, but you will never be able to prove they did anything wrong.

Don't care. That dealer has tried to screw me before. The only reason my dad took it back to them was b/c he had a coupon for a free change. I guess there really aren't any free lunches

 

[MrPhelps]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Alright, quick rant. My dad just called me to help him out in the garage. He's changing the oil on our 2001 Camry and the stupid filter won't come off. I mean its stuck on there. I finally just had to take a screwdriver and punch it through the filter to get it off. Those stupid numbnuts at the dealer that did the last oil change tightened the filter too much. I'm gonna go over there and give that service manager a piece of my mind next week. Ugh, how incompetent do you have to be to get a job changing oil at the dealer?

I had the same probably.

BUY AMERICAN!!!!!!!

 

[MrPhelps]

GO RED WINGS!!!!!!!

The Kings do kick ASS!! though

 

[Mill]

Every dealership and chain does this so you will have to come back to them for oil changes. It is only supposed to be turned 3/4 ways as it tightens after that on its own. Skoorb just went through the same thing last week as did I about a month ok. I freaking hate places like that!

 

[GrumpyMan]

They probably forgot to put oil on the seal before putting it on. They should give you a free oil change for that.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: GrumpyMan
They probably forgot to put oil on the seal before putting it on. They should give you a free oil change for that.

Yeah, I figured I could get that out of them. But what do I gain? Another overtightened filter.

 

[Tominator]

I would not get too bent out of shape. I've changed my own oil before and found the filter very hard to loosen at the next change.

 

[Evadman]

Stuck oil filter + screw driver = unstuck oil filter.

What would be the point of gong in there? You didn't pay in the first place, and it seems like you don't want a free oil change as compensation anyway.

Just send a letter to toyota Customer Service, tell them your dealer is a doufus, and end it at that.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Tominator
I would not get too bent out of shape.

Excellent advice.

There are many things in life which are annoying, but not worth getting angry over.

Life is far too short to waste it seeing red over an over-tightened oil filter.

Viper GTS

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Tominator
I would not get too bent out of shape.

Excellent advice.

There are many things in life which are annoying, but not worth getting angry over.

Life is far too short to waste it seeing red over an over-tightened oil filter.

Viper GTS

Yeah, prolly true. I took a nap and now I don't really care anymore. Now if only I could find that part I want.....

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Tominator
I would not get too bent out of shape. I've changed my own oil before and found the filter very hard to loosen at the next change.

Me too. You're making a moluintain out of... What's smaller than a molehill? Um.... a plain.

 

[woodie1]

You need something to rant at your dealer about go ahead. I have found factory filters on new cars to be too tight too. It happens.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: woodie1
You need something to rant at your dealer about go ahead. I have found factory filters on new cars to be too tight too. It happens.

Well, like I said, this isn't the first time they've screwed up, though this is minor compared to what they tried to do to me before.