Comments on: Engine Flush = Wallet Flush http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/rip-offs-scams/engine-flushwallet-flush Car Repair Questions Answered FREE Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:30:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rick http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/rip-offs-scams/engine-flushwallet-flush/comment-page-1#comment-441 Rick Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:50:24 +0000 http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/testblog/uncategorized/engine-flushwallet-flush/#comment-441 If they put in the wrong fluid or didn't pour in the proper additive, they most definitely could have ruined the differentials. But you can't approach them based on a guess. You need to have an expert evaluate the parts and write up their conclusions of what caused the failure. Then go to the shop in person and see if they're willing to accept responsibility. If they won't you may have to sue. The lesson here? Aside from engine oil changes, don't let these shops do any other work. If they put in the wrong fluid or didn’t pour in the proper additive, they most definitely could have ruined the differentials. But you can’t approach them based on a guess. You need to have an expert evaluate the parts and write up their conclusions of what caused the failure. Then go to the shop in person and see if they’re willing to accept responsibility. If they won’t you may have to sue. The lesson here? Aside from engine oil changes, don’t let these shops do any other work.

]]> By: Maria Martinez http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/rip-offs-scams/engine-flushwallet-flush/comment-page-1#comment-437 Maria Martinez Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:12:32 +0000 http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/testblog/uncategorized/engine-flushwallet-flush/#comment-437 On 6-18-2009 I took my SUV for a oil change during the oil change the technician at zap lube requested that I change the deffrential fluid on the vechicle which he did. On 9-22-09 I started to hear a banging noise coming from underneath the vechicle. I took the car to my mechanic on 9-24-09 the mechanic confirmed that my defferential was damaged the front and back a total cost of $675.00. I contacted zap lube on 9-24-09 in reference to this and so far no one has called me back when I do call them no one answers the phone. Could've this oil change damaged my car? On 6-18-2009 I took my SUV for a oil change during the oil change the technician at zap lube requested that I change the deffrential fluid on the vechicle which he did. On 9-22-09 I started to hear a banging noise coming from underneath the vechicle. I took the car to my mechanic on 9-24-09 the mechanic confirmed that my defferential was damaged the front and back a total cost of $675.00. I contacted zap lube on 9-24-09 in reference to this and so far no one has called me back when I do call them no one answers the phone. Could’ve this oil change damaged my car?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/rip-offs-scams/engine-flushwallet-flush/comment-page-1#comment-52 Anonymous Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:20:00 +0000 http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/testblog/uncategorized/engine-flushwallet-flush/#comment-52 Thanks for the great info Rick!!!<br/>I'm glad I passed on the service as I currently don't have any drivability problems or a check engine light that's on. <br/>- Wayne Thanks for the great info Rick!!!
I’m glad I passed on the service as I currently don’t have any drivability problems or a check engine light that’s on.
- Wayne

]]> By: Rick http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/rip-offs-scams/engine-flushwallet-flush/comment-page-1#comment-54 Rick Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:57:00 +0000 http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/testblog/uncategorized/engine-flushwallet-flush/#comment-54 Wayne,<br/><br/>This falls into the same category as the engine flush=wallet flush. If your engine is running fine, with no check engine codes, this fuel injector service is a complete waste of money. All 3 domestic car manufacturers have TSB's telling their dealers not to do this service unless there is a drivability problem. <br/><br/>The ONLY time to do a fuel injector cleaning is when you have a clogged fuel injector. <br/><br/>All name brand gasolines contain a fuel injector cleaner. That's the best way to avoid clogged injectors. Wayne,

This falls into the same category as the engine flush=wallet flush. If your engine is running fine, with no check engine codes, this fuel injector service is a complete waste of money. All 3 domestic car manufacturers have TSB’s telling their dealers not to do this service unless there is a drivability problem.

The ONLY time to do a fuel injector cleaning is when you have a clogged fuel injector.

All name brand gasolines contain a fuel injector cleaner. That’s the best way to avoid clogged injectors.

]]> By: Wayne http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/rip-offs-scams/engine-flushwallet-flush/comment-page-1#comment-53 Wayne Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/testblog/uncategorized/engine-flushwallet-flush/#comment-53 My shop recommended a throttle body and fuel injection service (I believe using the "Motor Vac" system).<br/><br/>Is this the same type of service you covered in this post? Quoted price was about $165.00.<br/><br/>Thanks My shop recommended a throttle body and fuel injection service (I believe using the “Motor Vac” system).

Is this the same type of service you covered in this post? Quoted price was about $165.00.

Thanks

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