Watch out for oil change idiots
08-04-2018, 02:48 PM
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Watch out for oil change idiots
Had my oil changed at a local place. Within five minutes, got a reading with the low oil pressure light coming on. Just as I pulled into the driveway.
Checked the oil level on the MMI, it came up fine (by the way, WTF, Over? No freaking dipstick but a damn plug? Whose idea was this anyway?
Had a sneaking suspicion that the tech did something stupid. Yes, he did. He shoved the filter in, without bothering to put the nipple bung in the correct spot. Crushed the filter to fit. Good thing I checked his work. Stupid MF.
The only problem, there are NO filters available locally. I was forced to order one from the Bezos fueled juggernaut and it will be here on Monday. Means I am riding my motorcycle to work on Monday. JFK, he had one freaking job, and couldn't get that right. Means I am changing my own oil from now on.
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08-04-2018, 06:08 PM
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So save the parts and tell the oil change shop.
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Had my oil changed at a local place. Within five minutes, got a reading with the low oil pressure light coming on. Just as I pulled into the driveway.
Checked the oil level on the MMI, it came up fine (by the way, WTF, Over? No freaking dipstick but a damn plug? Whose idea was this anyway?
Had a sneaking suspicion that the tech did something stupid. Yes, he did. He shoved the filter in, without bothering to put the nipple bung in the correct spot. Crushed the filter to fit. Good thing I checked his work. Stupid MF.
The only problem, there are NO filters available locally. I was forced to order one from the Bezos fueled juggernaut and it will be here on Monday. Means I am riding my motorcycle to work on Monday. JFK, he had one freaking job, and couldn't get that right. Means I am changing my own oil from now on.
Had my oil changed at a local place. Within five minutes, got a reading with the low oil pressure light coming on. Just as I pulled into the driveway.
Checked the oil level on the MMI, it came up fine (by the way, WTF, Over? No freaking dipstick but a damn plug? Whose idea was this anyway?
Had a sneaking suspicion that the tech did something stupid. Yes, he did. He shoved the filter in, without bothering to put the nipple bung in the correct spot. Crushed the filter to fit. Good thing I checked his work. Stupid MF.
The only problem, there are NO filters available locally. I was forced to order one from the Bezos fueled juggernaut and it will be here on Monday. Means I am riding my motorcycle to work on Monday. JFK, he had one freaking job, and couldn't get that right. Means I am changing my own oil from now on.
08-05-2018, 08:20 AM
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1. How long have you owned the car?
2. Why are you taking it to a generic oil change facility?
3. What brand and viscosity oil did they use?
4. What brand oil filter did they use?
2. Why are you taking it to a generic oil change facility?
3. What brand and viscosity oil did they use?
4. What brand oil filter did they use?
08-05-2018, 11:08 AM
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There are ZERO Audi dealers within 60 miles of my home. I used Yelp to find the most reputable place available. I had used them in the past for my Son's GTI and my Corvette, mainly wheels and tires, but they did change the oil on the boy's car. Yeah, so much for that.
Amsoil 10w40 European Car Formula Full Synthetic.
I brought my own filter, a Mahle OE filter.
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08-05-2018, 11:15 AM
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Theoretically you could force a flatbed back there and watch while they fix it, but it's a hassle on sunday. File a complaint with Yelp or BBB. The key is to document the issue so when/if you have an engine failure due to low oil pressure you have some recourse.
Oh, and I still have the filter here, saved for any eventualities, good or bad. They also took pictures, and the AM said that the tech would be drawing his last paycheck. That spoke volumes to my wife and I.
08-05-2018, 01:06 PM
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Well done sir! A well season and informed car owner that adopts proactive maintenance habits always scores big points with me. Kudos!
Props for the oil filter choice but have you considered other oil brands? Specifically, other group IV types like, Euro Castrol, Euro Shell, Fuchs, Total and my favorite, Motul?
Which year Audi (and engine) do you have - A5, S5, RS5?
I too am over an hour away from the closest Audi dealership but then again, I never use a dealership unless it's warranty or recall related anyway. I use a local Audi certified guy.
Glad to hear the manager is getting on top of this. Nice to see this sort of responsible service.
Props for the oil filter choice but have you considered other oil brands? Specifically, other group IV types like, Euro Castrol, Euro Shell, Fuchs, Total and my favorite, Motul?
Which year Audi (and engine) do you have - A5, S5, RS5?
I too am over an hour away from the closest Audi dealership but then again, I never use a dealership unless it's warranty or recall related anyway. I use a local Audi certified guy.
Glad to hear the manager is getting on top of this. Nice to see this sort of responsible service.
08-05-2018, 03:29 PM
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Well done sir! A well season and informed car owner that adopts proactive maintenance habits always scores big points with me. Kudos!
Props for the oil filter choice but have you considered other oil brands? Specifically, other group IV types like, Euro Castrol, Euro Shell, Fuchs, Total and my favorite, Motul?
Which year Audi (and engine) do you have - A5, S5, RS5?
I too am over an hour away from the closest Audi dealership but then again, I never use a dealership unless it's warranty or recall related anyway. I use a local Audi certified guy.
Glad to hear the manager is getting on top of this. Nice to see this sort of responsible service.
Props for the oil filter choice but have you considered other oil brands? Specifically, other group IV types like, Euro Castrol, Euro Shell, Fuchs, Total and my favorite, Motul?
Which year Audi (and engine) do you have - A5, S5, RS5?
I too am over an hour away from the closest Audi dealership but then again, I never use a dealership unless it's warranty or recall related anyway. I use a local Audi certified guy.
Glad to hear the manager is getting on top of this. Nice to see this sort of responsible service.
Having autocrossed and HPDE my Corvettes (I've owned two, plus several Mustang GT's, my wife's old SVT Contour and even an old school Honda Civic Si) I am absolutely **** about being proactive on maintenance. One missed brake job, oil change and you spend a lot more for repairs than what maintenance would cost.
