Engine oil change - what can go wrong

[Gnahp]

I DIY oil change for the past 18 years, except the period when the car is under warranty

recently I thought I don't want to get my hands dirty so I send the car to workshop for oil change

 

1st oil change no drama

2nd oil change, at the same workshop

- told them I want grade X before passing them the key, went to the rack and pointed them the oil, at the end found out they pour in grade Y

- removed both my aircon filters, telling me they are dirty, I told them I just change it, in the end they fix it back, totally unnecessary 

- top up my coolant reservoir with tap water, I keep my coolant level at the correct level, now they overfilled it, with tap water some more, I have to extract the excess out

- asked me to pour in engine oil additive, petrol additive, I said no thanks, I just want to change the oil and oil filter

- the last straw (tree trunk actually), after washing/vacuum the car, bill settled, I opened the bonnet to have a quick check before leaving, found out the intake pipe was missing, it was still on the tool cart of the mechanic who serviced my car

the oil filter is underneath the cold air intake pipe, need to remove to access the oil filter

 

[Beregond]

On 9/24/2023 at 2:26 PM, Gnahp said:

I DIY oil change for the past 18 years, except the period when the car is under warranty

recently I thought I don't want to get my hands dirty so I send the car to workshop for oil change

 

1st oil change no drama

2nd oil change, at the same workshop

- told them I want grade X before passing them the key, went to the rack and pointed them the oil, at the end found out they pour in grade Y

- removed both my aircon filters, telling me they are dirty, I told them I just change it, in the end they fix it back, totally unnecessary 

- top up my coolant reservoir with tap water, I keep my coolant level at the correct level, now they overfilled it, with tap water some more, I have to extract the excess out

- asked me to pour in engine oil additive, petrol additive, I said no thanks, I just want to change the oil and oil filter

- the last straw (tree trunk actually), after washing/vacuum the car, bill settled, I opened the bonnet to have a quick check before leaving, found out the intake pipe was missing, it was still on the tool cart of the mechanic who serviced my car

the oil filter is underneath the cold air intake pipe, need to remove to access the oil filter

 

wow, which ws u go 😂

[Gnahp]

On 9/24/2023 at 2:59 PM, Beregond said:

wow, which ws u go 😂

won't mention it here but I will get my hands dirty from now on

it is a curse

[zipping]

I kanna once also, found a spanner sitting on top of e engine block after i reach home fr servicing my car, so nowadays i will "wonder" around my car & tcss w e mechanic while it is being serviced.

[Unltd]

Think it is best to let us know which WS

[Jamesc]

Monkeys with wrenches!

Side note: This is why I always tell people never service before say taking a long drive up north.

Always never put something back on or never tighten up something else!

On 9/24/2023 at 2:26 PM, Gnahp said:

I DIY oil change for the past 18 years, except the period when the car is under warranty

recently I thought I don't want to get my hands dirty so I send the car to workshop for oil change

 

1st oil change no drama

2nd oil change, at the same workshop

- told them I want grade X before passing them the key, went to the rack and pointed them the oil, at the end found out they pour in grade Y

- removed both my aircon filters, telling me they are dirty, I told them I just change it, in the end they fix it back, totally unnecessary 

- top up my coolant reservoir with tap water, I keep my coolant level at the correct level, now they overfilled it, with tap water some more, I have to extract the excess out

- asked me to pour in engine oil additive, petrol additive, I said no thanks, I just want to change the oil and oil filter

- the last straw (tree trunk actually), after washing/vacuum the car, bill settled, I opened the bonnet to have a quick check before leaving, found out the intake pipe was missing, it was still on the tool cart of the mechanic who serviced my car

the oil filter is underneath the cold air intake pipe, need to remove to access the oil filter

 

 

[Gnahp]

On 9/24/2023 at 4:02 PM, Jamesc said:

Monkeys with wrenches!

Side note: This is why I always tell people never service before say taking a long drive up north.

Always never put something back on or never tighten up something else!

 

I practice that too, never do something to the car a month before long trip, either do it a month before or after the trip

last time my cousin back side itchy change engine mountings before KL trip

halfway on NSHW the gear selector cable dropped and dragged on the road because the mechanic didn't put back the cotter pin on the cable end

[Mkl22]

On 9/24/2023 at 3:05 PM, Gnahp said:

won't mention it here but I will get my hands dirty from now on

it is a curse

Told you. Many shit shops out there. Always claim they are specialist! 😂

[Mkl22]

On 9/24/2023 at 3:11 PM, zipping said:

I kanna once also, found a spanner sitting on top of e engine block after i reach home fr servicing my car, so nowadays i will "wonder" around my car & tcss w e mechanic while it is being serviced.

I got a free screw driver from C&C too. Luck they left it in the cabin. 

[Volvobrick]

Please recommend the WS leh..... 

 

To your enemies! 

[Gnahp]

On 9/24/2023 at 5:43 PM, Volvobrick said:

Please recommend the WS leh..... 

 

To your enemies! 

I just crawl under the car to check all the bolts on the engine guard/tray, luckily all there

it is not uncommon 10 bolts before going in workshop, 7 bolts left when leaving

[Volvobrick]

On 9/24/2023 at 6:05 PM, Gnahp said:

I just crawl under the car to check all the bolts on the engine guard/tray, luckily all there

it is not uncommon 10 bolts before going in workshop, 7 bolts left when leaving

Mine the mechanic told me the oil (from his dirty fingers) on my brake rotors never mind, would rub off by the pads when I start braking..... Really WTF! Of course I made him clean with brake cleaner. 

[Gnahp]

On 9/24/2023 at 6:13 PM, Volvobrick said:

Mine the mechanic told me the oil (from his dirty fingers) on my brake rotors never mind, would rub off by the pads when I start braking..... Really WTF! Of course I made him clean with brake cleaner. 

oh yes

those spray on oily wheel and tyre shine

they will overspray it on your brake rotor and made it slippery for a long long time until it wears off

[Mkl22]

On 9/24/2023 at 6:13 PM, Volvobrick said:

Mine the mechanic told me the oil (from his dirty fingers) on my brake rotors never mind, would rub off by the pads when I start braking..... Really WTF! Of course I made him clean with brake cleaner. 

You never tell him to clean his arsehole with his oily fingers. Next time shit will clean it off! 🤣

[Volvobrick]

On 9/24/2023 at 7:20 PM, Mkl22 said:

You never tell him to clean his arsehole with his oily fingers. Next time shit will clean it off! 🤣

Don't lah. Don't be so bad. 

 

 

 

He could cut the brake hose you know! 

[ER-3682]

On 9/24/2023 at 2:26 PM, Gnahp said:

I DIY oil change for the past 18 years, except the period when the car is under warranty

recently I thought I don't want to get my hands dirty so I send the car to workshop for oil change

 

1st oil change no drama

2nd oil change, at the same workshop

- told them I want grade X before passing them the key, went to the rack and pointed them the oil, at the end found out they pour in grade Y

- removed both my aircon filters, telling me they are dirty, I told them I just change it, in the end they fix it back, totally unnecessary 

- top up my coolant reservoir with tap water, I keep my coolant level at the correct level, now they overfilled it, with tap water some more, I have to extract the excess out

- asked me to pour in engine oil additive, petrol additive, I said no thanks, I just want to change the oil and oil filter

- the last straw (tree trunk actually), after washing/vacuum the car, bill settled, I opened the bonnet to have a quick check before leaving, found out the intake pipe was missing, it was still on the tool cart of the mechanic who serviced my car

the oil filter is underneath the cold air intake pipe, need to remove to access the oil filter

 

Maybe The Mechanic's Girlfriend left him last Night,so no mood to Work or lost heavily in Bettings,either 4D or Football. 

[macrosszero]

On 9/24/2023 at 5:02 PM, Mkl22 said:

Told you. Many shit shops out there. Always claim they are specialist! 😂

Specialized in everything!

[macrosszero]

On 9/24/2023 at 5:43 PM, Volvobrick said:

Please recommend the WS leh..... 

 

To your enemies! 

Or Jamesc