and my check engine light came on. This same thing happened to me a couple years ago, and it ended up that when the people changed my oil (this was at a different place) they did something to my Mass Airflow Sensor. So, I took my car back to the dealership today and told them the check engine light came on and that last time this occured it was something with the air filter. After waiting for an extremely long time for them to pull the codes from the computer to see what was wrong they finally came out and told me my Mass Airflow Sensor needs to be cleaned, and my Intake Boot was splitting. They said it just happened over time. I'm having a hard time believing that since this is the second time my whole air take system has been screwed up at an oil change. Am I right to be concerned about whether or not they are telling the truth? Thanks.
2007-02-06 05:26:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When you're having your oil changed, most places also check your air filter, which is why I seem to keep having problems with mine. Maybe in the future I'll tell them to keep their hands off the air filter :)
2007-02-06 05:36:45 · update #1
Actually I have my air filter replaced regularly (I'm not stupid). Just so you know, DJ. I went to the dealer and it turns out someone leaned on it and broke it, since it was obviously not me that leaned on it and broke it then tried to cover it up with duct tape (that's right, they duct taped my car) I'm pretty sure I'm not at fault. Anyway, the part has been ordered at no cost and will be fixed. Thanks for all the answers, except for DJ :)
2007-02-06 11:31:33 · update #2
kaitlynn , they have to pull that tube to access your air filter. it is a rubber piece which will deteriate unfortunately. buy a cold air kit for your car they are made of alunimum or some are steel or plastic this way they dont have to touch your filter or maf sensor because most cold air kits have 1 million mile filters on them. Maybe your cute and the service guys like seeing you in the shop.Or its a shop whos trying to make add on repairs and parts to boost their service numbers. I have had the priviledge of working in those types of dealerships before. But I wasnt brought up to be a liar so I dont work there anymore.... Call the owner or general mgr and tell them your light wasnt on when you came in and you want it fixed by them it was their neglect that slit the boot..or call the vehicles mfg cust serv number in your owners handbook
2007-02-06 05:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by I race cars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K not knowing what kind of car you have I CAN TELL YOU that most newer cars are a pain in the butt when it comes to a simple maintenance item such as your air filter. Most cars have a rubber boot that connects the filter housing to the engine air intake. ITS possible for the boot to crack. Think about how hot it is under that hood. Rubber wears out just like your tires do. ITS also possible that you have not had your air filter changed often this can damage a mass air flow sensor. An air filter is a must replace item just like the furnace filter in your home. You need clean air , so does your engine. All to often car owners look to blame others only because they worked on the car . Its your car You are responsible .
2007-02-06 07:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by D J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is suspect, but very hard To prove unless you can prove the intake boot was not split prior to taking the car in. Is the car still under warranty? If not then never take to a dealer for an oil change. use one of the Jiffy type lube places as are fast and professional and less expensive.
2007-02-06 05:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would be very suspicious!! At one time I had a brand new car I took my car to a Good year service center too have new tires put on it in Muncie Indiana At the mall they tell me too go shopping and they will page me when my car is ready so I went in to the mall came back my car was on the lift I watched from the service waiting room window as the man cut one of the CV joints on my brand new car! Well too make a long story short I won my case in court They had too pay the dealer to fix my car I collected a good chunk of change in damages. Your car ran fine when you took it in make them fix it or take them to court.
2007-02-06 06:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by smilley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are most likely telling the truth but, it is possible that they are also the cause of the problem. I do my best to stay away from any dealership repairs. They always try to rope you in for more than what you need done unless it is a factory recall.
2007-02-06 05:32:30 · answer #5 · answered by major b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is a weird coincidence.... but changeing the oil has nothing to do with your air intake system. Unless the intentionally broke your MAF sensor..... this is strange.
2007-02-06 05:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its kinda difficult to describe online lol .. in the beginning you are able to flow out and purchase the restoration instruction manual .. it is going to inform you the place each little thing is... wheni exchange the oil for my camaro i've got been given under the motor vehicle and take out the screw the place the oil is living to permit the undesirable oil drain out ... additionally you will possibly desire to flow purchase an oil filter out that needs to get replaced .. to assist velocity up the technique take off the cap that asserts OIL .. under the hood .. the air rushing interior the process the hollow will only permit the oil drain speedier.... after the oil is drain screw each little thing lower back into place , replace the filter out, then upload even nevertheless many quarts of oil you will possibly desire to.... as quickly as thats carried out initiate the motor vehicle for some seconds then verify if youve extra adequate now that ive acutally examine whta ur asking LOL .... open up ur vendors manaual .. it tells u what variety u choose .. for the oil filter out only flow to walmart and purchase a filter out .. theres a extensive e book of all the motor vehicle fashions in that section ... open it up and play the mathign interest lol
2016-09-28 12:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by matzen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be concerned, because I hate taking cars to dealers; or any garage.
The MAF does become clogged with carbon from time to time. It can be easily cleaned with spray-on electrical cleaner. But these things do fail from time to time.
While it might be suspicious this has occurred twice, I think it's just coincidence.
2007-02-06 05:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋