Fixed someone else's car today for a change

"BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion" (pbs) 03/06/2014 at 15:53 • Filed to: Halp

0

14

One of my colleagues asked for help with his car earlier this afternoon; turns out he ran a little too fast over a piece of logging that was a little too big, ripping off his Hyundai's sump protector and dislodging the oil filter. After a quick trek for parts, I replaced the filter, bolted on a new sump protector, topped up the oil, checked all fluid levels and taught him how to do so in case he ever feels like keeping up with his car's maintenance. Which he should. I also checked for any additional damage under the car and everything seemed fine.

Aside from voiding warranties (it was imperative his parents didn't find out about the "crash"), did I forget anything and/or did anything wrong?

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 03/06/2014 at 15:55

1

As long as there aren't leftover parts, and no leak, you are perfectly fine my friend, but I would definitely keep an eye on where that oil filter screws into, if it was hit hard enough to dislodge the filter, it might have messed up the threading.

crowmolly > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 03/06/2014 at 15:55

0

FYI, this was at a local dealer.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom 03/06/2014 at 16:00

0

That's good advice.... I made sure there were no leaks or spills when I was done, and the filter seemed to go in and stay in easy enough. Still, I showed him how to check the oil level and aspect and told him to keep an eye on it for the next few days, as well as spills.

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 03/06/2014 at 16:02

1

Sounds like you've got everything covered, more then likely it is fine, cars can take way more of a beating then we all think, most of the time, but just in case ya know? Don't want him seizing up his engine. It may develop into one of those, few drops a day leaks as well, so if hes got a belly pan underneath that filter you'll never see a leak.

odieman44 > crowmolly 03/06/2014 at 16:05

0

I've started buying the Hyundai OEM filters at my local dealer. They're not too expensive at all (around $5 I think).

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom 03/06/2014 at 16:08

1

Yeah, that's actually something worth mentioning... As the same just happened to my father's truck, a leaky power steering line that didn't spill because of the belly pan. I'll talk to him tomorrow, it's a small Hyundai, so it should be possible to see the top of the pan by popping the hood.

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 03/06/2014 at 16:11

1

Yeah, I mean either way, a weekly dipstick check should be fine, since you said it has a warranty I assume it is newer, so it should have a halfway decent oil level sensor

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom 03/06/2014 at 16:15

0

Yup, it's brand new, either a 2013 or 2014 M/Y. He confirmed it was still covered when I inquired, so I guess he should be fine.

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 03/06/2014 at 16:17

1

Ahh, alrighty. And for future reference though, he really should just take the car in for warranty repair, even if his parents are pissed, because even though we are all capable DIYers ourselves, the guys at the dealership do nothing but work on those cars day in day out, so they might be able to catch a potential problem a lot sooner.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom 03/06/2014 at 16:21

0

Agreed, but, to be honest, I'm not sure he'd be covered since it was damage he caused, as opposed to manufacturing problems.

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 03/06/2014 at 16:36

1

Yeah, but that is where insurance comes in, with full coverage they might cover it, it would be considered damaged cause by road debris.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom 03/06/2014 at 16:38

0

Oh yeah, well thought... I don't have insurance so I didn't even think about it to begin with. His car should be insured though.

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 03/06/2014 at 16:43

1

If it's still being paid for has to be. But yeah, I mean on the spot fixes are always good, never stop doing that, but if it's a warrantied car, think if it would be covered under warranty, an ass chewing is worth getting it done without worries in the future

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom 03/06/2014 at 16:52

1

Haha, agreed on all accounts!