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Same exact situation from my car when I first got it at 48k miles, previous owner never touched it, seemed to have always been at dealers, bolt was entirely rounded...It took me multiple gimmicky "stripped-nut/bolt" remover solutions to get to my first oil change :(

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Originally Posted by cycleboy (Post 2182683)

I stopped going to the dealer after my second "free" change because they spilled oil all over the top of the engine and engine bay, didn't say anything about it, and didn't respond when I replied to their "how'd we do" email and survey with honest answers about how they did (they also took 6 hours instead of the quoted 2). There's still a few little puddles of oil on top of the engine where I can't get a rag in to suck them up.

So then I went to do the next change at home and found the drain plug was put on so damned tight, there was no way I could get it loose. I wound up damaging a socket AND rounding off the plug trying to get it off. I had to use vise grips and a hammer to get it to turn!

I had already gotten a Fumoto valve, which I installed as soon as I got the factory one out. The valve is awesome! I just slip a short piece of tubing on it and snake that into my drain pan.

That’s F’ing unbelievable, and dealership techs did that! [emoji37]
I’ve actually found tools that were left behind by dealership techs, and just random stuff. I know it’s a tough job and they are working on lots of cars, but damn have a little more pride in your work. A good buddy of mine is a lifelong mechanic and he owns his own shop now. I know he would never dream of doing that kind of stuff. I’m always very skeptical of any dealership maintenance. The sad thing is most people don’t even look over the work, or even know what to look for. And some things are just blind faith if they have to replace something internal. I remember way back when the 1st gear synchro had to be replaced on my 2002 WRX. I asked to see the old one, just because I was curious. The service advisor was really cool and seemed like a car guy also, so he let me look at the parts they replaced. [emoji106]

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i like when techs leave tools behind! it fills my tool box!

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Originally Posted by Raven86WPB (Post 3365624)

:slap: Do you realize how old this thread is?

It's as old as some of @Tcoat 's posts - :eyebulge:

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Originally Posted by soundman98 (Post 3365678)

i like when techs leave tools behind! it fills my tool box!

Good point!! I did return a tool once because I know they usually have to buy their own tools. I probably should have just kept it. [emoji28] I wasn’t even sure exactly what it was. Lol

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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3365736)

:slap: Do you realize how old this thread is?

It's as old as some of @Tcoat 's posts - :eyebulge:

We enjoy reviving the past in here humfrz! [emoji16]

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Originally Posted by JesseG (Post 3365741)

i have to buy my own tools as well, but i'll tell customers that if i leave something behind, they can list it on ebay.

half my tools are old enough that leaving something behind gives me a chance to get a newer one!

You got off lucky OP. Irvine Toyota cost me 12k

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Originally Posted by JesseG (Post 3365743)

We enjoy reviving the past in here humfrz! [emoji16]

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How do you think he got here?

:D

I got used to having the BMW place do the oil in my BMW when it was free (this is, of course the idea).
So when I got a free oil change with the FRS I took it to the Toyota dealer. This was a mistake. As I was at the service desk and the whole place went silent after a loud screech from the auto-check-in area. I was shocked to see my car now only a few inches from the car in front of it. The clown did not know how to start it. Must have released the clutch suddenly and, fortunately, it stalled before crashing into the car in front.

I had been wanting a vacuum oil change for a while, so I finally go one. I can use it on my other cars too.