martyb511

Hello CL Family,
I have a have a question for you all. If I take my car to the stealership for an oil change and they partially strip some thread from my oil pan bolt or the drain hole itself, is it acceptable for any mechanic to use thread tape to fix the problem if the threads weren't stripped that bad?

Thanks,
Marty

RDIS250AWD

iTrader: (7)

Most definitely not. I would go make a big deal out of it in case it becomes a bigger problem for you later on

TimboIS

I've read several cases this happening, and the dealer DID NOT cover/fix. They've claimed the threads were worn or damaged previously. Saying they wear/strip over time by over tightening, removing, etc. I'm seriously considering doing my own oil changes from now on.

Also, many Lexus service writers are starting to put "Customer refused recommended service" in the history log if you don't buy into their expensive scheduled maintenance. **** that *****.

Denver

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who ever did the oil change, is not a mechanic. he is a lube tech and that tape is to help it not leak (so you can leave and they dont have to replace your pan). if the dealership did strip the pan, i would have them fix it.. this is why i do my own oil changes.

jbjones85

iTrader: (20)

I would take it back and raise he!!, this is why I do my own work so I know its done right and to my standards (i'm picky)

Jeff Lange

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If you continually go to the same people to get your oil changed, I'd take it up with them, if not, it's most likely the last person to do the oil change that is at fault (or the person before that). If it was overtightened last time or the time before, it may have been then that the threads were damaged, but they just came out this time. Using something like an oversized plug, or thread tape is a temporary measure just to get you going. Next oil change, you will likely need a new oil pan. Proving who is at fault can be difficult unless you always go to the same place to get your oil changed.

Jeff

Bichon

Why is this phrased as a hypothetical question? Is it hypothetical, or did a Lexus dealer actually damage your car?

Dj_AmtraX

iTrader: (2)

How do you know it is stripped? Why did you unbolt the drain plug if you had the oil changed by the stealership already? Not saying you stripped it, but one wonders know you would know if you weren't messing with it.

NastyIS

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Absolutely not! You had better have that addressed sooner than later. This will more than likely be an issue later down the road if not repaired correctly.

1QWKGS4

iTrader: (3)

You are saying "IF".. Did this happen or not?

And what dealer is it, IF infact this happened?

BoOst3d

iTrader: (1)

get a chaser and chase the threads...../end thread.

some people shouldn't be allowed to touch cars and that's a lot of people on here......

Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

It depends how damaged the threads are. If it's not too bad, just chase them and grab a new plug (no point chasing the plug, might as well get a new one). If it's too bad though, there won't be much choice but to replace the lower pan (or repair it, but the lower pan is very easy to get off the car on the ISx50.

I'm not sure how people strip their oil pans anyways, does anyone really think it needs to be that tight to seal? Really?

Jeff