Lube joint put wrong oil in my truck
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What kind of joint puts 20/50 in anything nowadays?? Unless you have an early 80's vehicle, everything has been pretty much 10/30 or 5/30 for gassers since.[/QUOTE]
These guys must have had a screw loose, as it says 5-30 right on the motor. Now I read a Ford TSB that says to use 5-20 in my 5.4. This is getting too funny. Any of you guys using 5-20 in pre 03 V8`s?? BTW thanks for all the replies, Mike
These guys must have had a screw loose, as it says 5-30 right on the motor. Now I read a Ford TSB that says to use 5-20 in my 5.4. This is getting too funny. Any of you guys using 5-20 in pre 03 V8`s?? BTW thanks for all the replies, Mike
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But, they MUST prove that what you did directly affected the broken part, and that one part wouldn't be warrantied. Its not like if you do one thing, you lose your entire warranty.
Anyways, some good info to know. Goes for everything, not just the oil.
http://www.donmar.com/ConsumerBillofRights.htm
scroll down. Third topic covers the magnuson-moss warranty act.
Under this federal statute, a manufacturer, who issues a warranty on your motor vehicle, is prohibited from requiring you to use a particular brand of product, unless such item is provided, free of charge, under your warranty or unless the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) waives this prohibition against the manufacturer. DONMAR is unaware of any exemption or waiver granted by the FTC to any motor vehicle manufacturer, which pertains to parts, accessories or styling products.
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) monitors problems associated with warranty claims to ensure that vehicle dealers are not misrepresenting the law. If you believe legitimate factory warranty coverage has been unfairly denied due to presence or installation of aftermarket parts or accessories, contact SEMA online at www.sema.org, or call 909/396-0289. SEMA will contact the dealership and manufacturer to advise them of the law and request that they clarify their position relative to the installed aftermarket parts or accessories.
was he using SWEPCO by chance ?
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Naaa, they can't void the warranty based on the type of oil you use. If they said you need a specific oil, they MUST provide that oil free of charge (by law). They only suggest which oil to use. They do so, based on a wide array of different reasons. Mainly, realize this truck is used ALL over the place. People in northern Canuck see far harsher conditions then someone on the west coat. Coldest it gets around here is 30-40*. No need for such a thin oil. 15w40 is a fine oil for this climate.
But, they MUST prove that what you did directly affected the broken part, and that one part wouldn't be warrantied. Its not like if you do one thing, you lose your entire warranty.
Anyways, some good info to know. Goes for everything, not just the oil.
http://www.donmar.com/ConsumerBillofRights.htm
scroll down. Third topic covers the magnuson-moss warranty act.
But, they MUST prove that what you did directly affected the broken part, and that one part wouldn't be warrantied. Its not like if you do one thing, you lose your entire warranty.
Anyways, some good info to know. Goes for everything, not just the oil.
http://www.donmar.com/ConsumerBillofRights.htm
scroll down. Third topic covers the magnuson-moss warranty act.
Back then, I couldn't tell you.....now he uses nothing but Volle-syn for everything. My wifes TDI is strictly serviced by him, even though we had a 2 year warranty from the dealer.
