So I get an oil change today at the dealership. I notice it was higher than normal, I paid it was in a hurry. Looked at the receipt and they are adding Krex graphite Lubricant. It cost me $7.95! First, asking for an oil change doesn't give them the ok to add a lubricant like that, but I am most pissed because the manual clearly states no oil additives are to be used. I am going up there first of next week to tell them about this. If they are a-holes, they will be draining my truck and doing it again. Believe me. I despise everyone that works at dealerships. Sorry....
So I get an oil change today at the dealership. I notice it was higher than normal, I paid it was in a hurry. Looked at the receipt and they are adding Krex graphite Lubricant. It cost me $7.95! First, asking for an oil change doesn't give them the ok to add a lubricant like that, but I am most pissed because the manual clearly states no oil additives are to be used. I am going up there first of next week to tell them about this. If they are a-holes, they will be draining my truck and doing it again. Believe me. I despise everyone that works at dealerships. Sorry....
You don't live in Huntsville do you?? LOL
Sounds like the crap the dealership here would pull, only you'd also have to worry about them torqueing to specifications the oil filter and the drain plug....
Yet another reason why I choose to do my own oil changes!
On the up-side, hang onto that reciept! If you ever have a future engine problem that could even remotely be tied to engine oil or additives (even after the truck is out of warranty), I'd be throwing that in their face and requesting a new engine! It will be extremely hard for Nissan to deny a warranty claim if one of their dealerships could have been the contributing cause of the problem!
__________________ Paul... :-) 2005 Aztec Red NISMO LE 4X4 KC, Sliding bed Extender, Body Side Molding, Side Steps, GENTEK 50 Autodimming Mirror, License Plate Back-up Sensor, OEM Rubber Floor Mats, eXtang Trifecta Tonneau, OEM Nissan iPod Gateway, OEM Hood Protector, AirAid Intake, PowerAid TBS, and JBA Exhaust! I'm done... :-)Get Cash Rebates on your On-Line Purchases!
Yet another reason why I choose to do my own oil changes!
I hear you on that. If it wasn't for me changing my own oil, I would have not noticed the bolt coming out of my alternator until the belt broke or it dropped out complelely.
So I get an oil change today at the dealership. I notice it was higher than normal, I paid it was in a hurry. Looked at the receipt and they are adding Krex graphite Lubricant. It cost me $7.95! First, asking for an oil change doesn't give them the ok to add a lubricant like that, but I am most pissed because the manual clearly states no oil additives are to be used. I am going up there first of next week to tell them about this. If they are a-holes, they will be draining my truck and doing it again. Believe me. I despise everyone that works at dealerships. Sorry....
How much was the oil change total with the snake oil? And I wouldn't worry about the additive doing any damage even though it is unecessary and worthless because it is designed as an engine additive after all...
Man it was like $38.00. Total rip-off.... I need some help. I want to go up there and talk to the dealership manager and ask him even though my manual says no oil additives, would it be ok if I go ahead and add one anyway, would it void my warranty etc...If he says anything like "I wouldnt recommend it...etc..." I am going to pull out the receipt and proceed to choke slam him... LOL seriously, how would you go about it?
Last edited by Echelon : Apr 23rd, 2006 at 07:31 PM.
Decades ago, Arco made a graphite oil ... forget what it was called. I heard that it poured a dark grey color ... and many people couldn't get used to pouring dark oil INTO their motor.
I'm not sure if it helped (probably not) but I know of no problems associated with graphite mixed into motor oil.
If it were me, I'd simply never go back there. Start doing your own oil changes.
I have owned many cars and trucks. Nothing beats an oil change with plain ole oil for engine longevity. Do this on a consistent basis and the vehicle will last a long time.
Anybody that sells you a friction modifier or similar shit is stealing money from your wallet. They are taking advantage of you cuz they believe people that bring trucks into a dealership to change oil knows jack. It's the price for being ignorant.
Yeah I like changing my own oil too...except my step-dad is an ass about changing your own oil, even though its my truck etc....I still don't wanna even have to remotely deal with hearing that shit, but I will prolly start taking it over to my buds house and do it.
Linear Mode
