Oil Change by "Jiffy Lube"-problems.?

Question

Had oil change at jiffy lube; when I pulled out; it stalled out right away; brought it around; and they said they did not do anything wrong?
Drove it 50 miles; it stalled out/engine light when on/
started it up/drove again; then it just cut out again in the intersection/
what could they have done to screw up the car so bad?
any suggestions?
I cant bring it back; the place is 20 miles away.
What should I check.

Answer 1

Your car ran correctly when you took it into "Jiffy Lube" you should have demanded of the manager that "It ran correctly when I brought it into you people, and it doesn't now. Fix it now, get some one who can fix it, OR ELSE" and let them figure out the "OR ELSE" But since you didn't do that DO NOT DRIVE IT ANYMORE" Have it towed to the dealer or a good shop you trust, that is certified. If you have AAA they have service shops that can help you. Once they find the problem and fix it, go back to "Jiffy Lube" and demand a refund of the service and for them to pay the bill. If they refuse, let them know that the State Department of Automotive Repair will be very interested in their shop over the next few months and that they will be hearing from your attorney shortly.

If you cannot afford that see if you can find the problem yourself or get a friend that is a mechanic to help you.

The possiblility of a vacuum line being knocked off is very real. They usually check the air filter also and there are lines from it to the vacuum source too. I had the same problem and it was indeed a vacuum line. Car ran like it ate a barrel of rattlesnakes. Look very closely around any place they may have looked during the service. They may have also broken a plastic vacuum manifold that other lines plug into.

Answer 2

Generally there is only one person you can trust and that is yourself. One jiffy Lube might have good people that do a great job and that treats you right but another may not, just like any independent garage. Wal-Mart is no better and I have read horror stories on the web from folks who had their oil changed there. There are a lot of Wal-Marts and I'm sure that because a few mess up doesn't mean that others aren't OK. I think the problem lies with Wal-Mart not hiring certified mechanics. Anyone off the street can be hired to change your oil. The same may be true of Jiffy lube and others. You may not have a problem right away but a half dozen oil changes or so later you may find that your drain plug is stripped out because it was over tightened. A real mechanic would know better. If you aren't going to do it yourself you are best going to an independent mechanic that you know and trust or to a dealer if you don't mind paying a lot and have them recommending additional services that you may or not need especially at their premium prices. Another place that would be a good place to go would be a Firestone dealer. Their prices are more reasonable than the dealer and they have certified reliable mechanics. But they may try to sell you additional services as well. The one I have been to seems to treat their customers well. Also many if not most of these places may not use the oil recommended by your manufacturer. Some will use only 10W30 oil because they don't want to stock drums different oils for different cars. Make sure you use the oil recommended for your car. If it is 5W30 use 5W30. If it is 5W20 then use 5W20. The engineers that work for the manufacturers know what they are doing. And don't waste your money on 3,000 mile oil changes.

Answer 3

I never get my oil changed at Jiffy Lube..

1. They are rude
2. They are over priced
3. They have long lines

I would highly suggest going to an oil change place near you and explain to them what is going on, where you got it done the last time. I'm sure they would be able to help you out and will understand what happened. I get mine changed at my car wash place...get a free car wash and an oil change for $24.99. It is the same kind of oil they put in the car that they do at Jiffy Lube, JL just charges more for man power which is a total rip off. Good luck in getting your problem fixed.

Answer 4

Make sure the oil cap and dipstick are securely in place. The closed crankcase venting system will send incorrect signals to the engine control computer if their is a vacuum leak around these items.

Answer 5

They may have accidentally knocked a vacuum hose off...look for any small black hoses not attached to anything.
They just change oil and lube the chasis...it wouldn't profit them to mess with your car....like other mechanics would.

Answer 6

YOU SHOULD CHECK THE INTELIGENCE OF THE FDRIVER WHO DROVE 50 MILES BEFORE NOTICING A PROBLEM!!!