Will Subaru cover a cracked airbox because of my ignorance? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

epistome · 08-12-2013, 10:28 PM

I decided to DIY and replace stock air filter with a drop in K&N air filter. I cracked the lower side of the airbox I can feel the rubber seal of the air filter.

Do you think I can get it replaced under warranty? It's only a month old...

mikeTee · 08-12-2013, 10:32 PM

Just mention it at your next scheduled maintenance, you don't have to lie - just say "I noticed the airbox was cracked".

zc06_kisstherain · 08-12-2013, 11:31 PM

with K&N filter, i also feel rubber at bottom of airbox. it doesnt fully close with rubber part of K&N filter inside. It's really tight to close it. good excuse to buy CAI

Grymm86 · 08-13-2013, 12:47 AM

bad karma

mav1178 · 08-13-2013, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epistome

I decided to DIY and replace stock air filter with a drop in K&N air filter. I cracked the lower side of the airbox I can feel the rubber seal of the air filter.

Do you think I can get it replaced under warranty? It's only a month old...

In reality? No. How was it broken? Plastic doesn't just split that way without force, and the dealer will want to know who cracked open the airbox.

But to be honest, don't be cheap and man up. It's people like you (wanting to abuse warranty) that make it harder for the rest of us to get warranty coverage. See the other threads on the first page in this section for some perspective.

Warranty is there to cover defective parts, not save your dumb ass from rookie mistakes.

-alex

Wes · 08-13-2013, 01:08 AM

Sell the K&N filter, buy a CAI, problem solved

suaveflooder · 08-13-2013, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

In reality? No. How was it broken? Plastic doesn't just split that way without force, and the dealer will want to know who cracked open the airbox.

But to be honest, don't be cheap and man up. It's people like you (wanting to abuse warranty) that make it harder for the rest of us to get warranty coverage. See the other threads on the first page in this section for some perspective.

Warranty is there to cover defective parts, not save your dumb ass from rookie mistakes.

-alex

Save it with the name calling, brah. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY ISSUES getting my warranty covered and until I DO, stop bitching at someone who made a mistake. It happens. All of us were "rookies" at one point in time. Go preach to people who care.

mav1178 · 08-13-2013, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeTee

Just mention it at your next scheduled maintenance, you don't have to lie - just say "I noticed the airbox was cracked".

That's pretty much lying.

Quote:

Q: How did the airbox crack?
A: I have no idea

.

Yeah, not lying.

-alex

mav1178 · 08-13-2013, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suaveflooder

Save it with the name calling, brah. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY ISSUES getting my warranty covered and until I DO, stop bitching at someone who made a mistake. It happens. All of us were "rookies" at one point in time. Go preach to people who care.

I've made the same mistakes before, and I learn from it by just fixing the parts myself or buying used parts off someone else to fix this mistake.

I'm glad you're able to fix your car on Toyota's dime.

And I am preaching to those that care. Specifically guys that are posting threads here about issues with dealer warranty and the manufacturer reps that may be lurking on forums.

I'd rather be the vocal minority speaking out against this type of warranty abuse, if only to show that SOME enthusiasts don't milk the system for freebies.

-alex

mikeTee · 08-13-2013, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

That's pretty much lying.

.

Yeah, not lying.

-alex

You got a point there. OP, I would do what zc06_kisstherain said.

suaveflooder · 08-13-2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

I've made the same mistakes before, and I learn from it by just fixing the parts myself or buying used parts off someone else to fix this mistake.

I'm glad you're able to fix your car on Toyota's dime.

And I am preaching to those that care. Specifically guys that are posting threads here about issues with dealer warranty and the manufacturer reps that may be lurking on forums.

I'd rather be the vocal minority speaking out against this type of warranty abuse, if only to show that SOME enthusiasts don't milk the system for freebies.

-alex

My car has never been fixed on Toyota's dime.

If a dealer is going to void a warranty, we have seen them doing it for far more stupid things....transmissions voided for tint and LED's come to mind.

MOST enthusiasts don't milk the system, no matter what subaru likes to accuse us of.

CircuitJerk · 08-13-2013, 01:52 AM

You never know, sometimes a tactful, humble request to have it replaced under warranty while admitting your mistake can actually work.
I know it has for me.

OrbitalEllipses · 08-13-2013, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CircuitJerk

You never know, sometimes a tactful, humble request to have it replaced under warranty while admitting your mistake can actually work.
I know it has for me.

And if that doesn't work, support the local economy by buying a local's used airbox.

kALMIGHTY · 08-13-2013, 02:33 AM

If it's really cracked, just put the original filter back in and mention the crack when you take it in for service. Just act innocent. "Is the air box SUPPOSED to be like that? I don't know what could have happened. I've never even touched it."

I'm not saying you should lie, but that's really the only way to get "covered under warranty" like you want to.

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epistome Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Will Subaru cover a cracked airbox because of my ignorance? I decided to DIY and replace stock air filter with a drop in K&N air filter. I cracked the lower side of the airbox I can feel the rubber seal of the air filter. Do you think I can get it replaced under warranty? It's only a month old...

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