Dyi maintenance vs warranty

[flan]

The onus is on them to prove you used inferior products or didn't maintain the truck properly . Just saying doesn't make it so !

Yea good luck fighting that battle.

 

[wrvond]

I try to stay clear of this type of thread because it can get quite contentious at times, but I feel compelled to try to contribute information that could potentially save some heartburn down the road.
First, we need to be clear which warranty is under discussion. The manufacturer's warranty, as has been pointed out, cannot be voided due to the owner performing their own maintenance. However an extended warranty, which is a contract between the vehicle owner and a private company can have such a restriction.
My 10 year 100 and something thousand mile warranty explicitly states that maintenance must be performed and recorded by a state licensed automotive shop. It cannot be performed by the owner of the vehicle or the warranty claim may be denied. That doesn't mean I have to take it to the dealer for maintenance, but I do have to take it to someone.
I'm not saying all extended warranties do this, but it would be a good idea to sit down and carefully read the terms and conditions of any warranty contract you have rather than relying on internet advice.

 

[Als]

I try to stay clear of this type of thread because it can get quite contentious at times, but I feel compelled to try to contribute information that could potentially save some heartburn down the road.
First, we need to be clear which warranty is under discussion. The manufacturer's warranty, as has been pointed out, cannot be voided due to the owner performing their own maintenance. However an extended warranty, which is a contract between the vehicle owner and a private company can have such a restriction.
My 10 year 100 and something thousand mile warranty explicitly states that maintenance must be performed and recorded by a state licensed automotive shop. It cannot be performed by the owner of the vehicle or the warranty claim may be denied. That doesn't mean I have to take it to the dealer for maintenance, but I do have to take it to someone.
I'm not saying all extended warranties do this, but it would be a good idea to sit down and carefully read the terms and conditions of any warranty contract you have rather than relying on internet advice.

That’s good information for sure! The 100k I had on my 16 was just that. But it also came with 8 changes. So that wasn’t a problem. I haven’t seen any extended warranties including oil and filter changes with a diesel. Always excluding the diesel.

 

[jebruns]

I try to stay clear of this type of thread because it can get quite contentious at times, but I feel compelled to try to contribute information that could potentially save some heartburn down the road.
First, we need to be clear which warranty is under discussion. The manufacturer's warranty, as has been pointed out, cannot be voided due to the owner performing their own maintenance. However an extended warranty, which is a contract between the vehicle owner and a private company can have such a restriction.
My 10 year 100 and something thousand mile warranty explicitly states that maintenance must be performed and recorded by a state licensed automotive shop. It cannot be performed by the owner of the vehicle or the warranty claim may be denied. That doesn't mean I have to take it to the dealer for maintenance, but I do have to take it to someone.
I'm not saying all extended warranties do this, but it would be a good idea to sit down and carefully read the terms and conditions of any warranty contract you have rather than relying on internet advice.

Good advice to read your T&C's. The Mopar Max Care extended warranty does not have that restriction.

 

[CdnHO]

This is from the owner's manual. Certainly implies that you can service the vehicle yourself.

"You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equip- ment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic"

 

[jebruns]

This is from the owner's manual. Certainly implies that you can service the vehicle yourself.

"You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equip- ment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic"

There is no question you can do your own work. The Magnuson-Moss act protects you. But you might need to prove it, so save those receipts.