Jiffy Lube Horrors

BrenSaSC2 · 07-07-2003, 06:18 PM

We've had 3 customers come in recently with engines gone kaput-all from Jiffy lube. They've been replacing the oil filters with V6 filters instead of 4 cylinder filters on some of the L-Series and now they're engines are ruined. Just a warning to those of you going to Jiffy Lube-especially driving L series cars. PS-this problem is not covered under warranty-it has to be prepared through insurance or suing Jiffy Lube. Sucks doesn't it?

SC2_GT · 07-07-2003, 06:21 PM

That sucks like a whole lot. That is just one reason that I change my own oil.

Matt · 07-07-2003, 06:37 PM

I'd never let a quick change place within 20 feet of my car. They have morons who work there.

Wintermute · 07-07-2003, 08:03 PM

Guys,
This is EXACTLY why I take my car to a Saturn Dealership and have them do it for me. Yeah, the closest dealership might be close to an hour away, but, at least I know it's being done RIGHT.

Josh

Matt · 07-07-2003, 08:38 PM

I don't even trust the saturn dealer. As the saying goes, if you want something done right you have to do it yourself.

mkbuker · 07-07-2003, 08:42 PM

Thats a 2nd for changing my own oil. I let Goodyear change my oil once and they forgot to put the oil filter back on, hey new engine, but sucked. Now its me 4.5Qts Castrol and a K&N oil filter.

silversaturn · 07-07-2003, 09:16 PM

For my first few i'm going to the dealer, they're only 5 minutes from my house, and i don't have the new oil filter wrench for the plastic cap. You break that and your in a world of ****. A place for which i don't plan on being.

Tommy

Brat2000 · 07-07-2003, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrenSaSC2

We've had 3 customers come in recently with engines gone kaput-all from Jiffy lube. They've been replacing the oil filters with V6 filters instead of 4 cylinder filters on some of the L-Series and now they're engines are ruined. Just a warning to those of you going to Jiffy Lube-especially driving L series cars. PS-this problem is not covered under warranty-it has to be prepared through insurance or suing Jiffy Lube. Sucks doesn't it?

OMG.....thanks for the info....

far_from_sane · 07-07-2003, 11:16 PM

I usually do it myself, but when I go to one of those quick change places I get out at watch em do it and make sure there changing the oil, people in Detroit are scantless!

Reese · 07-08-2003, 12:55 AM

take mine into Saturn.... dont trust the other shops oh wait I do trust Tires Plus but have yet to take my satty there.