Screwed by Jiffy Lube!!
04-26-2009, 11:08 AM
#12
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,656
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by smoak' post='859501' date='Apr 26 2009, 03:05 PM
So should I change the oil again or do you think its good for 3000 miles?
04-26-2009, 05:22 PM
#13
Members
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Orlando
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2009 535i
Originally Posted by mhs525' post='858936' date='Apr 25 2009, 10:53 PM
You are nuts to bring a BMW to Jiffy Lube...
Those morons top off all your fluids as part of their service. They poured oil in my daughter?s master cylinder. I had to have the brake system flushed and replace the master cylinder seal that blew up like a beached whale after absorbing the oil.
You could have really screwed your motor if you drove the car hard with that much oil in it.
Those morons top off all your fluids as part of their service. They poured oil in my daughter?s master cylinder. I had to have the brake system flushed and replace the master cylinder seal that blew up like a beached whale after absorbing the oil.
You could have really screwed your motor if you drove the car hard with that much oil in it.
04-26-2009, 05:38 PM
#14
Senior Members
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Queens/Long Island NY
Posts: 1,285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
You'll hate this- You get what you pay for
04-26-2009, 06:28 PM
#16
Contributors
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: G-town, Ontario
Posts: 251
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 530i 6M
Get/make taller ramps and next time change the oil yourself. I built my own ramps from 2x10s stacked with each consecutive board shorter than the prevoius. They are sweet and cost maybe $25. If you make the bottom plank about 5 ft long, with each consecutive plank shorter by 6" or so, the drive up will be smooth and worry free. When it comes to oil changes I only trust myself. Anywhere I've gone they OVERFILLED. Get BMW recognized oil (BMW LL-01 or better), do the job yourself, and at least you'll know the job was done right. It's not about saving $ it's my OCD.
04-26-2009, 06:52 PM
#17
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 05' 545i Sport Sapphire Black
I watched them do the job. I cant imagine what would happen if I waited in the lobby. I will never go to jiffy lube ever again. I knew they were incompetent but I figured if I watched, what is the worst that could happen. I dont see how they do not have lawsuits all over the country with these idiots.
I like the ramp idea. I think I will just go to BMW and pay the $$
I like the ramp idea. I think I will just go to BMW and pay the $$
04-26-2009, 09:20 PM
#18
Contributors
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 3,987
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by smoak' post='859900' date='Apr 26 2009, 10:52 PM
I think I will just go to BMW and pay the $$
04-27-2009, 07:48 AM
#20
Members
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Dude, just find a good independent mechanic specializing in German cars. Those guys see these cars every day just like the dealer, but it will cost half as much. Plus you won't have to deal with the filthy used oil like you would if you changed it yourself.