Oil Filter Housing Need Replacing???
#1
Oil Filter Housing Need Replacing???
I just recently purchased a used 08 Scion xD in March of this year. I got the oil changed today and the gentleman at the shop told me that I needed to replace the oil filter housing, saying that it was stripped and 'needed replacing badly'. My car has roughly 63,000 miles on it. It does not leak oil, I haven't had any problems with the engine; it drives perfectly fine. Anyway he told me that if I didn't get it replaced that it has the potential to stop oil flow to the engine and that my engine could blow up while I was driving it. It will cost $100+ to replace it and I really hate dealing with Toyota/Scion dealerships. Wondering if I have any other options or what exactly will happen if I don't replace it (at least not soon). I just spent $850 at the dealership last month getting my ABS fixed and am not looking to spend butt loads of money each month on my 'new' car.
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Last edited by MR_LUV; 09-04-2019 at 07:29 PM. Reason: Awarded 5 Year Badge
#2
Personally. Ii wld just go back where you bought ur car.. idk what warranty you have but I'm assuming you should have 6 months. You had problems with your abs? Unless its something you did to ur car. Ii wld have them take care of that free of charge.
#3
Oil Filter Housing Need Replacing???
The Oil Filter housing is a bakelite cap and I would find it EXTREMELY UNLIKELY that it would be "stripped" If it were so bad, it would not be able to be put on, without oil still leaking out. I think they're trying the low blinker fluid tactic on this owner. I think it would surely crack apart before getting "stripped". I think that is simply and plainly Bullshixt ! Let alone the $100+ pricetag..... Sadd man,.... Sadddddd
The Oil Filter housing is a bakelite cap and I would find it EXTREMELY UNLIKELY that it would be "stripped" If it were so bad, it would not be able to be put on, without oil still leaking out. I think they're trying the low blinker fluid tactic on this owner. I think it would surely crack apart before getting "stripped". I think that is simply and plainly Bullshixt ! Let alone the $100+ pricetag..... Sadd man,.... Sadddddd
#4
The shop I get my oil changed at told me that my cap would need to be replaced too, saying it was stripped or worn , but that there was no danger of oil leaking. They said they would replace it for free too. I think the shop is yanking your chain. Your car will not blow up.
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