A guy in the DOC went to his 5-Star dealer a while back (beginning of August)
for an oil change. He lives in Maryland. Got the change, then went to the
Brickyard 400 in Indy. 2000 mile round trip or thereabouts. About a week,
week and a half ago, he popped his hood and things looked a little oily.
THE DEALER forgot to put the oil fill cap back on the valve cover. It was
still in the truck - sitting right on the fan shroud where the mechanic had
left it. The hood held it there. Nice imprint on the underhood mat.
It's not just quickie-lube places that screw up.
"A. S." wrote:
> Just some food for thought if you take your vehicle to instant oil change
> places. My boss took his 2000 Buick to a Valvoline last friday to have the
> oil changed. He left Valvoline, stopped for gas, and then hit the highway.
> A mile or so later he heard a noise, but didn't think much of it. 2 - 3
> more miles down the highway he noticed the oil light. By the time he got
> pulled over the engine was making a pretty rough noise. What happened you
> say??? What was the noise he heard earlier??? The oil filter fell off!!!!
> A local dealer estimates $4700 in damage. He recovered the filter (a
> champion filter) on the side of the highway and has spoken with Valvoline.
> I'll let you all know who ends up with the bill on this one.
> My advice, change your own oil if possible. If not, check the shops work
> after they're done.
> --Aaron--
> 95 DSRC 4x4 V6
> www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
>
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