I'll be darned if I didnt notice an oil spot on the driveway this AM... I have had my truck since december (bought used 8K on it)... The spot looks as if its been goin on a while... I still need to see if the idots that changed the oil at carmax tightened that oil drain and filter right, but if not am I screwed with warranty because of my exhaust mod (magnaflow dumped, stock piping)??? Wish I caught it sooner, I just installed it last saturday!!!

 

Try to track where the oil leak come first..

I dont think that change muffler will viod the warranty.

I also have magnaflow on my truck (SIDO) and brought my truck in Ford twice without complain or question about my magnaflow..all they said "wow that sounds sweet!"

My suggest stay with Motorcraft oil filter. you can buy some and bring it in store to give this idiot man to change a oil filter for you .

Thats why i always change it myself to peace of my mind .

YOMAN!

 

Yeah, I do my own changes too... I only have 2K of my own miles on there, so I will crawl under there look when change time comes... The dip stick looks fine, not low at all... Must be a slow leak...

 

Umm... try clean it with degrease rattle can spray then use rag to wipe it off and take a drive then crawl under again and check it.. maybe a guy accident when try to fill it into oil cap ?

YOMAN!

 

Yeah, could have, but its a pretty good leak... We'll see, I will try that in a few weeks the in take it in if need be... I just wanna make sure I am not voiding warranty!!!

 

I don't think that there is any way that Ford can void the warranty for having a modified exhaust. I don't see how one can void the other. It is rare, but you may have a casting fit problem on the motor somewhere. Most of these "leaks" are nothing but oil changing problems: not tight, filter gasket, or spilled oil pools that can act like leaks. I don't think that you have anything to worry about. Good luck.

 

Warranty Concerns

THE TRUTH

Most vehicle owners are not aware they are protected by federal law: the Magnuson-Moss Warranty – Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act of 1975. Under the Magnuson-Moss Act, aftermarket equipment which improves performance does not void a vehicle manufacturer’s original warranty, unless the warranty clearly and conspicuously states that aftermarket equipment voids the warranty. Most states have warranty statutes, as well. Which provide further protections for vehicle owners.

The Federal Trade Commission, which administers the Magnuson-Moss Act, monitors compliance with warranty issues. Direct complaints to the FCT at (202) 326-3128.


FORD MOTOR COMPANY:
“Installation of a non-genuine Ford item does not, in and of itself, render warranty void.” – Ford Owner Relations Division

FEDERAL LAW

‘In order to improve the adequacy of information available to consumers, prevent deception, and improve competition in the marketing of consumer products, any warrantor warranting a consumer product to a consumer by means of a written warranty shall. . .fully and conspicuously disclose in simple and readily understood language the terms and conditions of such warranty. Such rules . . . require inclusion in the written warranty of any . . . exceptions and exclusions from the terms of the warranty.’ – Magnuson-Moss Warranty & Federal Trade Commission improvement Act. Section 2302(a)


from banks site


VEHICLE DEALERS' OBLIGATIONS

Suppose your modified vehicle needs repairs while still under warranty. Without analyzing the true cause of the problem, the dealer attempts to deny warranty coverage. He made his decision simply based on the fact that you've installed aftermarket equipment - a convenient way to dodge low-paying warranty work.

An example of how ridiculous this can get is the man who was denied warranty coverage by a dealer on his power door locks, because he had improved his exhaust system! Sounds nuts? It really happened - because that man did not know his rights and challenge the dealer's decision.

Wrap-up: A dealer must prove - not just say - that aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before he can deny warranty coverage on that basis.


Hopes this clears up some problems

jeff

 

Precisely the reason why I change my own oil......it just doesn't feel right having some idiot doing work on my truck.

Filter was bitch by hand to remove but easy as hell with oil wrench. Definately use the Motorcraft filter.

I can even have the dealership do the changes for free for a year.

 

Rayjay, that helps me out alot!! Thanks you as well as the other guys helping me on this one!!