Jiffy Lube
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One Jiffy Lube Thread up for Grabs:
Anyone want to take up this topic? Perfectly good used thread. Late model, low miles, one owner, well cared for. Brakes are good and the tires are fair! Otherwise it goes to thread heaven, LOL!
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Sounds like his vehicle was taken to "Iffy Lube". It lasted only a mile or two on the way home from Iffy Lube.
Now the insurance company from Iffy Lube has scratched him a check, and this thread is no longer needed.
My idea on what occurred here, Scott. See the experience I've gained from watching NYPD Blue and Law & Order over the years?
Ed
Now the insurance company from Iffy Lube has scratched him a check, and this thread is no longer needed.
My idea on what occurred here, Scott. See the experience I've gained from watching NYPD Blue and Law & Order over the years?
Ed
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Originally Posted by horsepuller
Anyone want to take up this topic? Perfectly good used thread. Late model, low miles, one owner, well cared for. Brakes are good and the tires are fair! the only problem with it is jiffylube forgot to put oil back in after draining it.
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very nice!
been trying to get a reply from Iffy Lube about what fluids they actually put in my truck...hoping they truly meet specs, ie: synthetic in the diff....don't ask why i had it changed LOL....even my dealer sold me on it...been changed twice in 90k.
been trying to get a reply from Iffy Lube about what fluids they actually put in my truck...hoping they truly meet specs, ie: synthetic in the diff....don't ask why i had it changed LOL....even my dealer sold me on it...been changed twice in 90k.
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Originally Posted by rsylvstr
very nice!
been trying to get a reply from Iffy Lube about what fluids they actually put in my truck...hoping they truly meet specs, ie: synthetic in the diff....don't ask why i had it changed LOL....even my dealer sold me on it...been changed twice in 90k.
been trying to get a reply from Iffy Lube about what fluids they actually put in my truck...hoping they truly meet specs, ie: synthetic in the diff....don't ask why i had it changed LOL....even my dealer sold me on it...been changed twice in 90k.
BTW You can't change the oil too soon . You can change it too late .
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So, I make the mistake of asking the tech at JL what they use in my vehicle..they have no idea, just that “the fluids meet the manufacturer’s specs”
So I send an email to JL Corp and the regional manager gets back to me…what’s his answer? You got it… “the fluid meets the specs” Just wondering what fluid they actually used…
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I had a chance to get out to Yorkville yesterday. I was able to print out the invoice from your service based on your plate info (thanks). I double checked everything. The fuel filter application was correct, the oil filter application was correct, the Fuel System Cleaner was correct, and the Transmission Fluid application was correct. The only thing that I noticed that might differ from the manufacturer's specs was the oil weight. Ford recommends a 5w20 weight oil for your vehicle with 5w30 as a secondary option. We used the Full Synthetic 5w30. So while it is not Ford's first choice it does "meet the manufacturer's specs." I hope that this answers your questions and settles any concerns...if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns please don't hestitate to send me a message or give me a call. <O></O>
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So I send an email to JL Corp and the regional manager gets back to me…what’s his answer? You got it… “the fluid meets the specs” Just wondering what fluid they actually used…
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></O>I had a chance to get out to Yorkville yesterday. I was able to print out the invoice from your service based on your plate info (thanks). I double checked everything. The fuel filter application was correct, the oil filter application was correct, the Fuel System Cleaner was correct, and the Transmission Fluid application was correct. The only thing that I noticed that might differ from the manufacturer's specs was the oil weight. Ford recommends a 5w20 weight oil for your vehicle with 5w30 as a secondary option. We used the Full Synthetic 5w30. So while it is not Ford's first choice it does "meet the manufacturer's specs." I hope that this answers your questions and settles any concerns...if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns please don't hestitate to send me a message or give me a call. <O
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I knew that would never come out an admit they were wrong.
If it was me I would go back to the store (JL) and ask to see the bottle or container that they get the trans fluid from.
I will bet it's Mercron V not SP .
If it does say Mercron SP on it anywhere I will be very surprised.
I have done this at my local store (JL) and it comes out of a 55 gal drum and it's an universal ATF .
They don'y even know what Mercron SP is or what it's for.
If it was me I would go back to the store (JL) and ask to see the bottle or container that they get the trans fluid from.
I will bet it's Mercron V not SP .
If it does say Mercron SP on it anywhere I will be very surprised.
I have done this at my local store (JL) and it comes out of a 55 gal drum and it's an universal ATF .
They don'y even know what Mercron SP is or what it's for.
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AND TO ADD FURTHER INSULT TO INJURY...anyone think this will be an issue???
The transfer case and Tranny both require a Mercon 5 fluid. What we use is an Automatic Transmission Fluid +3 and we add an ATF Modifier which brings the fluid to a level that exceeds all of Ford's specs. Again, I hope that this helps and let me know if there is anything further you need.
-Brian
Robert Sylvester <rsylvester@dot.state.ny.us> wrote:
Thanks Brian...that's pretty much what the tech told me, "they meet the specs"
more or less, I was wondering what fluids they actually use in the transfer case and tranny.
Thanks again for the effort...off to another meeting.
Rob
The transfer case and Tranny both require a Mercon 5 fluid. What we use is an Automatic Transmission Fluid +3 and we add an ATF Modifier which brings the fluid to a level that exceeds all of Ford's specs. Again, I hope that this helps and let me know if there is anything further you need.
-Brian
Robert Sylvester <rsylvester@dot.state.ny.us> wrote:
Thanks Brian...that's pretty much what the tech told me, "they meet the specs"
more or less, I was wondering what fluids they actually use in the transfer case and tranny.
Thanks again for the effort...off to another meeting.
Rob
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This is why I would never take my vehicles to Jiffy Lube.
Check this out, Ford owners: www.jiffylubeproblems.com
ED
Check this out, Ford owners: www.jiffylubeproblems.com
ED
