I haven't read the fine print, but I'm guessing that the warranty requires regular service at prescribed intervals. By getting it done at the dealer, your book gets signed off and proof of service is clear. When you do it yourself, is your personal sign off of the same value as the dealers? What if Toyota says that the catastophic engine failure is the result of poor maintenance and it's only your word in an adversarial meeting that the work was done. A bit paranoid, I know, but I was just wondering. Personally, the oil change screwups at dealers and professional shops convince me that I should do my own.
yes, a little paranoid, but hey. keep a file with notes on the dates, mileage, etc. of your changes, and receipts for the filters and oil you buy. no sweat. rpm
True, there's even no guarantee they'll mark the book so keeping any receipts like that should be fine.
Here is some information on the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act: http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/magnusonmoss.htm#top What it says among other things is yes you can change your own oil and the burden of proof is on Toyota. I keep records of what I do and the date and save receipts for oil and filters. Some have posted that it is a good idea to write the VIN on the receipt.
keep your receipts. note the date, mileage, what you did (oil and filter, inspected CV boots, etc) and the VIN.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Jul 14 2006, 05:40 PM) [snapback]286419[/snapback]</div> I have some blondie questions. What is CV boot? Where is it locate? --Hilore
