How big of a ride did the dealer take my wife on.

Even more annoyed now as I went out to check their work. The one thing we asked them to do besides the oil change was top off power steering fluid as it made a small squeal yesterday when making a full 180 turn. They definitely didn't do that as it is low

Does this side vents have anything to do with AC? They did spray something in the middle vents but outside vents are full of leaves. At least they did change the two filters

 

I wouldn't say i'd never go back to the one here as their very good, just that its a 45 minute drive for me, and not cheap. I can do a simple oil change, and other minor maintenance, then its another 15 minutes to the recycling ctr. to dump the waste oil. I even have a buddy with an independent garage that employs a few tech's, but i've taken my stuff there before...can't trust most of them to do a proper job either. Last time there, they left the vacuum lines off when they replaced spark plugs.

 

Dude. Your totally fucked. You described this was done for convenience, first to the dealer, then for the errands. Then you shot the messenger who is also your wife. Tell her you are sorry and appreciate she did the errand you have thought it through and with inflation and everything you were just having sticker shock.

She’ll probably be so amazed at your reversal and caring attitude that she’ll jump you bones on the kitchen table.

 

IMO Toyota mechanics are normally better than most. The service writers can be buttholes though. Just have to sort threw their bs. Now the oil change techs are a different story. That is where they are sorted out.

 

Service departments are the only thing keeping these dealerships going in this economy with a shortage of new cars to sell. They take advantage of people because they can. It is not your wife’s fault. I always give my wife instructions to call me before she has the service department work on anything other than what I asked her to have done.

Normally, they recommend a whole bunch of costly simple services that I can do at home for a fraction of what they charge. Things like cleaning battery terminals for $45.00, replacing the engine air filter for $75.00, etc. Unfortunately, that’s how they make easy money in this economy.

 

Buy a bag of cheap cat litter...pour said oil onto cat litter..place in trash can. They want to make it hard to recycle and dispose of...heck em

 

Good idea. And they tell you to pour anti freeze in the ground. That will kill you. I don't get it.

 

You made your choice dude.


Taco über alles.

Well, maybe wife
über alles, but you get it.

 

Sounds like you need to yell at her for being your wife. you basically blindsided her

 

Hmm certainly worth a call to Burrtec

 

Bummer, they took advantage of your wife in this case.

 

Sorry but that’s on you. Unless you told your wife to NOT get any additional services.

 

It could be a lot worse, you could’ve driven four miles, emptied your entire oil pan onto the underside of your truck, and be currently participating in long term negotiations over whether or not you get a new engine.

 

Reading through the replies and getting a good laugh. Funny how this thread turned into a men's support group offering relationship advice.

OP it is funny, but they are right.

 

Just gonna drop this here, don't let anyone else change your oil its just not worth the money or the risk. At least if you do it your self you can make sure its done right.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oil-change-disaster-advice-needed.763674/page-27#post-27272234

 

Does the dealer know you have a boat? The dealer presumably thought you could afford the premium service, and why would your Wife object?

Has your Wife suggested selling the boat yet, so you can pay for the premium service?

 

He's definitely got to make this right with his wife--we are here to support one another, right? lol

And yes, at least his oil pan bolt/oil filter housing were tightened and did not empty 4 miles into a drive as someone mentioned from another thread.

Try and take the best out of this situation and press on...lesson learned. Hopefully, your wife forgives you.

 

The argument of doing oil changes yourself or taking it to a dealer or somewhere else is moot. This could have happened anywhere the truck was taken to.

Ultimately, it's your responsibility to have communicated effectively. If you would have done it a certain way or expected someone (dealer or your wife) to call you, then communicate as such. People aren't mind readers, she probably thought she was doing the right thing and helping you out and you just shit on her because you're mad at the dealer for doing what they do. Sounds like a dick thing to do IMO. Next time she'll probably not want to help.

 

10-4 on that you take your ride in and turn it over to a boy that doesn’t know shit from shinola. Same goes for jiffy lube, Malwart, or any of the quickly places. I love changing my own oil so I have 100% control over the process. I buy at a discount from Costco the Kirkland brand 10 quarts for about 36 dollars the filters come via Amazon from a Toyota dealer in Florida. I end up with synthetic premium quality oil and a great factory filter @ about 44 bucks all in.
Peace of mind my brother. The day may come when I’m unable to perform this basic function but when it does I’ve got an independent shop that’s three guys all factory trained who struck out on their own and they ain’t kids no more.

dealership???? Fuck no avoid them like covid. Buy your old lady a steak dinner and apologize because you screwed up.