Originally Posted by billwot (Post 2152324)

We used oatmeal in the radiator.

Originally Posted by M12Power (Post 2151316)

I believe that’s actually against the law in the US (the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act). Toyota cannot refuse warranty work just because you take your car elsewhere for service. I believe it is also mentioned in the owners manual.

Originally Posted by Tank (Post 2152397)

I'll be taking copies of my records to them next week. It sounds like it's not the dealership that is makes the final decision. ... It was initially refused for the lack of service records, however they've arranged for a representative to come look at the situation in person.

At this point all I know is that there is a lapse in the service history. I have records from my ownership, but not before. There are only 2 service records the dealership can see from before I bought it. The dealership I purchased it from received the car at 26k miles. I purchased it at 28k miles. My service records are at 32k miles and 38k miles. Engine started making noise at 42k. A representative is coming to check every thing out some time next week. Until then, I can only be hopeful.

Originally Posted by stugray (Post 2152407)

This is actually happening on another thread right now: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=60047&page=10



So it happens...

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2152419)

His is not refused for having service done someplace else but for not having the records of it being serviced someplace else. If you do it your self or have it done someplace else you need to be prepared to prove it!
In the case you linked the guy is certainly getting screwed over since the gap occurred before he even owned the car!!!

Originally Posted by tekFRS234 (Post 2152714)

Thanks for all the good feedback! I didn't know about the crush ring. Must be a Subaru thing. Never had to deal with that in any other car.

Originally Posted by pushrod (Post 2152061)

My grandfather, who has been working on cars since 1946, told me the best thing to do is drain the factory oil as soon as you get the car home and replace it with a thicker grade, so for us, it would be something like 20w50. He also said that you should never use "synthetic" oil, but rather stick with the tried and true dinosaur oil. It has additives that our engines need.

Also, he recommends putting a spoonful of bitumen into the oil filter before installation. This helps the filter get "used to" filtering contaminants from the oil. I saw him do this on a couple tractors and thought it was weird, but did they ever sound strong when he started them up!

As for intervals, 6500-7500 miles is crazy. Typical car companies trying to make a buck by using such short intervals. Instead, we should only be changing the oil every 1-2 years, regardless of mileage.

I don't use the stock drain plug. I just drill a fresh hole each time, and then braze it shut with a torch. Seems to work ok.

Originally Posted by pushrod (Post 2152061)

My grandfather, who has been working on cars since 1946, told me the best thing to do is drain the factory oil as soon as you get the car home and replace it with a thicker grade, so for us, it would be something like 20w50..

Originally Posted by billyk (Post 2152955)

EXACTLY! Thanks so much for sharing this.

But, here in Northern Maryland, we do it just a bit differently.

Here, I just reach back to my gun rack that is mounted just behind the front seats in my FRS, I usually choose my 30-06 and I just shoot a hole in the oil pan. I avoid the AK as it's much harder to collect the used oil. Screw using the drain plug. That's purely for Wusses.

Originally Posted by tekFRS234 (Post 2154003)

This seemed like a good one...

http://youtu.be/sYwSrfjcnVo

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2154010)

HA! No guns involved in that video at all!
Here ya go Shutter!
http://www.firearmstalk.com/images/3...cover-1088.jpg

Originally Posted by ninedice (Post 2152184)

This is roughly on topic. The service manual says every 7.5k miles or 7.5 months but my dealership absolutely INSISTED that it is every 6 months and put a sticker on my window for 6 months. I was told my warranty could be voided if I didn't get it every 6 months even know the manual says 7.5 months and 7.5k miles. (I drive less than 3.5k a year).

Originally Posted by Elkton86er (Post 2161671)

Did you purchase an extended warranty through the dealership (not the Subaru one)? If so, have you read the fine print? I have seen these that require oil changes every 6 months or 5000 miles (whichever is sooner).

Originally Posted by GWiZ (Post 2164803)

They were denying the claim due to a missing oil change that was done but apparently never documented Subaru. Thus questions whether it was done or done wrong. There was no leak, no signs of burning, etc. No heavy modifications added either.

The determining factor they didn't want to battle and agreed to settle was the fact the oil light never came on. Not when there was a little missing, a lot missing, or no oil period. I have proof from a reputable shop regarding that as well.

So new motor it is!

Originally Posted by stugray (Post 2166234)

@M12Power (cant quote from page 2 for some reason) -
"I believe that’s actually against the law in the US (the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act). Toyota cannot refuse warranty work just because you take your car elsewhere for service. I believe it is also mentioned in the owners manual."

Here is another example of this happening:
"I have a seized 2013 BRZ from lack of oil. Subaru refused to acknowledge the warranty"




http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84232