What is worse than not having the filter changed is if they forget to reinstall a plug on an axle.
I used to have a Jeep Cherokee back when I lived in Colorado, and was going up into the mountains for some serious 4x4 trails. Told them to change the oil and check all the fluids. This was at one of the national brand oil change shops.
I got up in the mountains, the rear axle started howling. The plug was gone, very little gear lube left and mixed with water from a creek fording. I shoved a rag in the plug hole to preserve the little that was left.
By the time I got back to the first place I could get lube the damage was done. I took it back to the quick lube place the next day, but they (of course) denied not having properly tightening the plug.
From then on I ALWAYS double checked everything as soon as I left anyplace that worked on my stuff.
I have caught problems twice after then that could have had bad results. The first one was the oil filter was dripping. I took it back immediately. The gasket from the old filter had stuck to the base. Don't they wipe the oil off the base? They should have seen that.
The other time they didn't latch the brake fluid cover in place.
This is from several different quick lube shops. I ALWAYS do my own oil changes now, and have my wife get hers done AT THE DEALER so we can prove everything done right and on time if any warranty issues. DOUG
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Talk of the Town: How to Remove a Broken Bolt - by Staff. Another neat discussion from the Tractor Talk Discussion Forum. The discussion started out with the following post: "I have an aluminum steering gear housing with a bolt broken off in it. The bolt is about a 3/8" x 1 1/2" bolt. I've already drilled the center of the bolt out with about 7/64" drill bit the entire length of the bolt. Only one end of the bolt is visible. I tried to use an easy out but it wasn't budging and I didn't want t
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
2022 John Deere 5045E, 4wd, front end loader and 3rd function with grapple. 120 hrs, 55k new, must sell
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
