jiffy lubers

[BlackSupraC2]

guys guys...how many of these bottles AMSOIL MTF SYNCROMESH 5w-30 do i need?? i took my car with One bottle of amsoil mft to jiffy lube and they where like " omg like noo wayyy you need to use ouurs its muuuch bettterrrr .. plus you needed three bottles instead of onee " yea they wanted me to use their brand instead...so i left...do i really need three bottles of this..i searched everywhere no answers. i think they where seriously trying to pull my balls...literally.

[jonesthewine]

1.8 quarts, more or less.

[NIGHTHAWKSI]

Originally Posted by jonesthewine

1.8 quarts, more or less.

[Will06SI]

LOL the title sounded stupid i really dont like alot of these honda/lube tech guys they are complete Ass Hats put the oil i brought in with no questions it isnt hard =/

[swarm]

yup, they are right 1.8 quarts. Thats what the place told me when i brought royal purple.I bought three bottles and they said they wouldent change the fluid on my trans because its so new and that if im have shifting problems to take it to the dealer. Next time im going amsoil buying 2quarts and changing it no matter what.

[BlackSupraC2]

haha sweet...thanks a lot guys...i wish i could find this stuff in advanced auto parts or something instead of the amsoil website...you guys have any suggestions?

[SiCop]

Originally Posted by BlackSupraC2

haha sweet...thanks a lot guys...i wish i could find this stuff in advanced auto parts or something instead of the amsoil website...you guys have any suggestions?

The best bet is to buy it from the Amsoil online store. 2 Qts. I changed mine with about 1000 miles on my car and it makes a HUGE difference! There's no doubt that the Si Transmission is a bit notchy, but the Amsoil smooths it out tremendously! Remember to get a new crush washer for the drain - it's the same one as the oil drain plug. You can get that at the dealer. Also, look up the torque spec for both the fill and drain bolts - 41 Ft/lbs for the fill and 39 Ft/ls for the drain - I THINK - please verify by search.

[Special Ringpop]

The dealers around here have told customers they won't install Amsoil or anything not Honda made, even if you buy it.

[BlackSupraC2]

wow..i thought they would just have to suck the old stuff out and insert the new stuff in and your done!?....i get this very strong feeling that if i go to honda tommorow and ask them for a new crush washer...i'll just get the most "blankest" stare imaginable

[pd0019]

eff jiffy lube...they messed up my last car.

never taking my cars there ever again. thats my .02

[SiCop]

Originally Posted by Special Ringpop

The dealers around here have told customers they won't install Amsoil or anything not Honda made, even if you buy it.

So, you have to use Honda oil and Honda gas, not to mention Honda wiper fluid and Honda brake fluid - this is a bunch of BS and illegal. As long as the fluids meet the requirments set by the manufacturer you can use them and still have your warranty guaranteed - this is the law (look up Magnusson-Moss act of 1975 - passed by Congress and enforced by the Federal Trade Commission)

These service guys really piss me off - you hear this sort of thing all over the forums and it's complete BS.

[BlackSupraC2]

thanks for the useful information

[TommyD]

Originally Posted by SiCop

So, you have to use Honda oil and Honda gas, not to mention Honda wiper fluid and Honda brake fluid - this is a bunch of BS and illegal. As long as the fluids meet the requirments set by the manufacturer you can use them and still have your warranty guaranteed - this is the law (look up Magnusson-Moss act of 1975 - passed by Congress and enforced by the Federal Trade Commission)

These service guys really piss me off - you hear this sort of thing all over the forums and it's complete BS.

+1

Don't ever go to Jiffy Lube. Those lying thieves know oil and they've been falsely advertising "3k mile oil changes" for years when they know it's bullshit. Even Ford has come out and said it's unnecessary and a waste of $ and that they are going to change the owners manuals in their vehicles, etc.

Find a good mechanic that will do what you tell him/her instead of putting their 2 cents in. You even have the torque specs on both bolts so you can tell the mechanic as well. Hell buy a lift or jack stands and just do it yourself. It's really an easy deal if you have some stands.

[SiCop]

+1

I have a trusted mechanic and friend who changed over my MTF to Amsoil. He drove it before and after and couldn't believe the difference either! He commented that the Honda factory stuff must be crap and he was a bit surprised!

[dextor]

It's kind of annoying that Honda didn't put proper torque specs for MTF bolts. When I changed mine i just tightened it by hand with a short handle so not to over-torque it.

But ya, I've heard so many horror-stores from Jiffy Lube.