What could result if an oil change was performed improperly?
What could result if an oil change was performed improperly?
Having an oil change that is done improperly or poorly can literally cause you thousands of dollars of damage. In some cases, a bad oil change can damage parts of your car so badly that it will be rendered inoperable.
What’s the biggest mistake you can make when changing your oil?
A common mistake when changing out your own oil is not putting the filter on properly. The oil filter is what keeps the oil clean, and needs to be swapped out with every oil change. On top of not putting the oil filter on properly, you can also install the wrong one. Just because it threads on, doesn’t mean it’s the right size.
What was the fault of the oil change company?
The engine seized and will need to be replaced ($3,000). According to the mechanic, this is clearly the fault of the oil change company (Firestone) who did not sufficiently tighten the oil drain plug to proper torque specifications. It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose.
Where did I get an oil change done?
I had an oil change done (along with brake work) at Firestone about two months ago. I am a regular customer of this store. Last night my car quit on the highway–the oil light came on, accompanied by smoke and the engine coughing and stopping. I immediately coasted to a stop and got the vehicle towed.
What happens when you change the oil in your car?
Too much engine oil, and it can even put extra pressure on the pct system; which causes the engine seals and gasket to leak. Therefore, it’s important that you read the owner’s manual if you are going to attempt to change out your oil.
What happens if you change the wrong oil in your car?
Therefore, it’s important that you pay attention yourself to when your last oil change was. Using the wrong oil is one of the most common mistakes made when changing out oil. The viscosity needs to be right for the season, and even using synthetic oil or conventional oil in the wrong engine can harm it.
The engine seized and will need to be replaced ($3,000). According to the mechanic, this is clearly the fault of the oil change company (Firestone) who did not sufficiently tighten the oil drain plug to proper torque specifications. It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose.
I had an oil change done (along with brake work) at Firestone about two months ago. I am a regular customer of this store. Last night my car quit on the highway–the oil light came on, accompanied by smoke and the engine coughing and stopping. I immediately coasted to a stop and got the vehicle towed.
How long does it take an oil change plug to vibrate loose?
It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose. He has seen this issue before when oil change shops leave the plug only hand tightened and the plug eventually vibrates loose. My question: Being that this was not a “next day, right away” problem that came up, do I have a case to seek compensation for the cost of the new engine?
