Excessive motor oil

krp wrote:
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> "HLS" > wrote in message
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>> Nobody said anything about the Jiffy Lube franchises, krp.
>> Something must have touched a nerve for you to explode like this.
>
> No he didn't mention "Jiffy Lube" I did. He mentioned a "little shop
> that specializes in Japanese cars." Over filling the oil may not be the
> biggest sin in the world, but if they get even an OIL CHANGE WRONG -
> what would they do with a brake job?
>

I do have to agree with krp about Jiffy Lube. In the early 90's I took
a good working Mazda for Oil Change at Jiffy Lube. They tried to sell
me a whole lot of unnecessary stuff which I declined. After that, the
car started showing symptoms of sabotage. Fortunately, I gave it to a
family friend and he fixed it. After that incident, I would avoid Jiffy
Lube at all cost! Wal-Mart folks (depending on the region) do a good job
at oil change. Jiffy Lube avoid it.

This Japanese Auto shop I go to with my Honda Civic, they seem to be
reasonable. They do have good ratings. This is the second time they
are doing my oil change. I did bring it to their attention. The
manager asked me to bring it in and he is going to check and drain out
the excess oil.

Thank you everyone for your ideas.

NJ

"Neil Jones" > wrote in message
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> krp wrote:

>
> Thank you everyone for your ideas.
>
> NJ

I agree about the franchises like Jiffy Lube too, but that wasnt the subject
of this thread.

"Neil Jones" > wrote in message
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> krp wrote:
>>
>> "HLS" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>
>>> Nobody said anything about the Jiffy Lube franchises, krp.
>>> Something must have touched a nerve for you to explode like this.
>>
>> No he didn't mention "Jiffy Lube" I did. He mentioned a "little shop
>> that specializes in Japanese cars." Over filling the oil may not be the
>> biggest sin in the world, but if they get even an OIL CHANGE WRONG -
>> what would they do with a brake job?
>>
>
> I do have to agree with krp about Jiffy Lube. In the early 90's I took
> a good working Mazda for Oil Change at Jiffy Lube. They tried to sell
> me a whole lot of unnecessary stuff which I declined. After that, the
> car started showing symptoms of sabotage. Fortunately, I gave it to a
> family friend and he fixed it. After that incident, I would avoid Jiffy
> Lube at all cost! Wal-Mart folks (depending on the region) do a good job
> at oil change. Jiffy Lube avoid it.
>
> This Japanese Auto shop I go to with my Honda Civic, they seem to be
> reasonable. They do have good ratings. This is the second time they
> are doing my oil change. I did bring it to their attention. The
> manager asked me to bring it in and he is going to check and drain out
> the excess oil.


As to Jiffy Lube they have been exposed by one of the Network TV
magazine shows as a SCAM operation. I wouldn't take a skateboard in to them.

"krp" > wrote in message
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> As to Jiffy Lube they have been exposed by one of the Network TV
> magazine shows as a SCAM operation. I wouldn't take a skateboard in to
> them.
>

"They" can mean a lot of things.. I know the local owner of the Jiffy Lube
franchise, and
he is an okay guy. They use standard oil and filter options. Nothing wrong
there.

He is not a scam type of person.....

But if they hire a "goober" and dont try to educate him to change oil and
filter, then you
will have trouble.

I dont use Jiffy Lube. I still change my own oil and filter.

"HLS" > wrote in message
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>> As to Jiffy Lube they have been exposed by one of the Network TV
>> magazine shows as a SCAM operation. I wouldn't take a skateboard in to
>> them.

> "They" can mean a lot of things.. I know the local owner of the Jiffy Lube
> franchise, andhe is an okay guy. They use standard oil and filter
> options. Nothing wrong there. He is not a scam type of person.....

I believe it was ABC that did it and it was national in scope. They had
the cars inspected before taking them in to Jiffy Lube. They found two
things, the first being the HARD SELL on things the cars didn't need, AND in
some cases deliberate sabotage of the cars. Like in some companies yopu can
find a few crooks. In Jiffy Lube I am sure you can find some decent people.
You will never get ME within 500 feet of one.


> But if they hire a "goober" and dont try to educate him to change oil and
> filter, then you
> will have trouble. I dont use Jiffy Lube. I still change my own oil and
> filter.

I buy my own oil and filters in a parts store. Castrol Edge, and the
Purolator ONE filter. But I have my Honda dealer do the change.

"krp" > wrote in message
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> "Neil Jones" > wrote in message
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>> Hi,
>>
>> I live in the US and drive a Honda Civic 2005. I have been going to the
>> local auto shop that specializes in Japanese cars for car maintainence.
>> These folks do a good job for the most part except for oil change. The
>> Civic manual says that it will take 3.4 quarts of oil but these
>> mechanics use the last quart completely. The dip stick shows the oil is
>> filled far above the upper level mark. Will this cause any damage to
>> the car?
>
> YES - go to your HONDA dealer!
>

Haha, I did exactly that. They not only overfilled my car but spill oil on
the engine. I had to smell oil burning for 30 miles.

The only way to guarantee the job is done right is DIY. You can save some
money too.

"Bob Jones" > wrote in message
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>>>
>>> I live in the US and drive a Honda Civic 2005. I have been going to the
>>> local auto shop that specializes in Japanese cars for car maintainence.
>>> These folks do a good job for the most part except for oil change. The
>>> Civic manual says that it will take 3.4 quarts of oil but these
>>> mechanics use the last quart completely. The dip stick shows the oil is
>>> filled far above the upper level mark. Will this cause any damage to
>>> the car?
>>
>> YES - go to your HONDA dealer!

> Haha, I did exactly that. They not only overfilled my car but spill oil on
> the engine. I had to smell oil burning for 30 miles.

> The only way to guarantee the job is done right is DIY. You can save some
> money too.


Well I would certainly scream at the dealer. There are dealers and
dealers.

Even dealers, who often use dropouts for entry level work like oil
changes and brakes, frequently have problem filling them right.

It can cause the crank lobes to aerate the oil (lowers lubrication
property) and when too much oil gets onto the cylinder walls
(overwhelms oil control rings) excessive oil consumption.


On Mar 19, 2:52*am, Neil Jones > wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I live in the US and drive a Honda Civic 2005. *I have been going to the
> local auto shop that specializes in Japanese cars for car maintainence.
> *These folks do a good job for the most part except for oil change. The
> Civic manual says that it will take 3.4 quarts of oil but these
> mechanics use the last quart completely. *The dip stick shows the oil is
> filled far above the upper level mark. *Will this cause any damage to
> the car?
>
> Any information or pointers appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> NJ