How the service deceives customers when changing oil
- June 11, 2023
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Few people know that such a routine procedure as changing the lubricant in the service also carries certain risks. They can be realized when the driver has already
Few people know that such a routine procedure as changing the lubricant in the service also carries certain risks. They can be realized when the driver has already forgotten about visiting the gas station and cause a lot of damage. About how cunning craftsmen deceive ordinary citizens in search of quick money, the AvtoVzglyad portal tells.
Let’s start with the fact that in auto repair shops the lubricant is often not replaced at all. And to create the appearance of work, gently wipe the filter. They can also cover the filler neck. Like, when pouring a little spilled. The method works great with car ladies whose husbands bought diesel engine crossovers. Indeed, in such units, the lubricant darkens almost immediately. And the woman will not open the hood and remove the dipstick again.
Another way is even simpler – cheating when counting all the work done. Masters round up the amount of filled consumable. Of course, to your advantage. For example, the filling volume of the power unit is 4.25 liters. And you pay for five. And it is far from a fact that they will give you the balance in the bank.
They can do it more elegantly – fill in the “slurry” cheaper. After all, all services buy it in 200-liter barrels, which are usually stored in a warehouse. Because they are not visible in the service areas.
The driver will certainly not understand that his car’s engine was not what he asked for. Let’s say, Mobil, you have been replaced by domestic Lukoil. But it has the same viscosity and the same manufacturer tolerances. That is, the car owner will not feel anything at all. Yes, and with the power unit itself there are unlikely to be serious problems, because ours also learned how to make a good product. However, the price difference must be taken into account. The citizen thinks he paid for the “company”, but in reality the engine does not splash what it needs to. The service will pocket the difference.
Finally another tricky move. On many “iron horses” the oil is changed by pumping through the dipstick hole. To do this, use a special installation. That’s just it can not be completely pumped out. Special. Then enter a new one and you’re done. This saves time and the consumables themselves. And the driver suspects nothing. However, this is bad for the engine, because part of the mining remains inside. Over time, this leads to component wear and lubricant degradation.
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Let’s start with the fact that in auto repair shops the lubricant is often not replaced at all. And to create the appearance of work, gently wipe the filter. They can also cover the filler neck. Like, when pouring a little spilled. The method works great with car ladies whose husbands bought diesel engine crossovers. Indeed, in such units, the lubricant darkens almost immediately. And the woman will not open the hood and remove the dipstick again.
Another way is even simpler – cheating when counting all the work done. Masters round up the amount of filled consumable. Of course, to your advantage. For example, the filling volume of the power unit is 4.25 liters. And you pay for five. And it is far from a fact that they will give you the balance in the bank.
They can do it more elegantly – fill in the “slurry” cheaper. After all, all services buy it in 200-liter barrels, which are usually stored in a warehouse. Because they are not visible in the service areas.
The driver will certainly not understand that his car’s engine was not what he asked for. Let’s say, Mobil, you have been replaced by domestic Lukoil. But it has the same viscosity and the same manufacturer tolerances. That is, the car owner will not feel anything at all. Yes, and with the power unit itself there are unlikely to be serious problems, because ours also learned how to make a good product. However, the price difference must be taken into account. The citizen thinks he paid for the “company”, but in reality the engine does not splash what it needs to. The service will pocket the difference.
Finally another tricky move. On many “iron horses” the oil is changed by pumping through the dipstick hole. To do this, use a special installation. That’s just it can not be completely pumped out. Special. Then enter a new one and you’re done. This saves time and the consumables themselves. And the driver suspects nothing. However, this is bad for the engine, because part of the mining remains inside. Over time, this leads to component wear and lubricant degradation.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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