Oil change is one automotive task that DIYers like you can easily accomplish all by yourselves. However, there are certain instances when you really have to bring your ride to a shop for an oil change—instances such as when you’re too busy to do the job yourself or if you’re bringing in the car for another repair and getting an oil change together with the repair is a more convenient option.
You should watch out, though, because some shops practice rip-offs even in as simple a job as an oil change. How?
The most common oil change rip off is the failure of the shop to replace the filter together with the oil change. This filter is designed to trap the contaminants present in the oil so that the said particles will not cause clogging in any metal part. And, it must also be replaced every time you change your vehicle oil. Some auto mechanics will lead you to believe that they have replaced the filter when in fact they didn’t. And the result, the oil’s efficiency won’t last long and the old filter may become clogged soon, not letting enough oil to flow to important metal components.
Another form of oil change rip-off is the filling up on oil that’s lower in class than the oil that the customer has paid for. Automotive oil comes in different grades, with the higher grades being more expensive. Sometimes, you’ll pay for a higher grade of oil but the mechanic will use oil of lower grade without you knowing it.
Similar to all other types of rip-off, you must be vigilant and must be on the look-out for this kind of rip-off. Practice caution when dealing with auto repair shops so that you will not easily fall into fraud and deception.
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