Re: Jiffy Lube, Honda, and the Wallet Flush
"SMS" <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote in message
news:EQQSk.302$jZ1.76@flpi144.ffdc.sbc.com...
> "http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/flushservices.html"
>
> Despite Honda (and other automakers) issuing warnings against engine
> flushes and fuel system cleaning (and refusing warranty work on engines
> damaged by these procedures), Some Jiffy Lubes continue to hard sell the
> "wallet flush," claiming that the manufacturer _requires_ these
> procedures.
>
> Now to be fair, it isn't just these places that perform what Click and
> Clack used to call "the Bilstein Wallet Flush." I had a Toyota service
> department in San Jose (Piercey Toyota) try to push the engine flush on me
> (a sure sign to never return to this dealer for service, or sales for that
> matter).
Jiffy Lube again?? NBC 4 has busted them in the past for charging for work
they did not perform.
I drive past a Jiffy Lube on my way to work and that is too close for
comfort!
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