SilveradoGoesBang Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 do your own oil. There are a few things I will not let any mechanic do, oil is one of them. Plus it saves money knowing how to do your own brakes, oil, and just most maintenance stuff. and please dont get those 30 dollar oil changes.... they are making money on those, so think about the grade of oil being used.... not to mention the quality of labor. The only reason I don't do my own oil is cause the truck came with a 2 year free oil change so I'm taking advantage of that and it's the dealership I bought the truck from so if something was wrong its on them. But once the free is gone I will do my own. "SilveradoGoesBang" http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155256-silveradogoesbang-box-done-take-notes-on-bracing/ 2 FI BTL 18's CT Sounds 7k 2013 MidwestSPL Finals Xtreme 3 - 1st Place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilveradoGoesBang Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 But I will say next time I'm in their I garentee the oil cap will be on lol. And I will still check. "SilveradoGoesBang" http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155256-silveradogoesbang-box-done-take-notes-on-bracing/ 2 FI BTL 18's CT Sounds 7k 2013 MidwestSPL Finals Xtreme 3 - 1st Place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubNDodge Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 I don't trust mechanics what so ever. Once they used so much torque on my oil plug I couldn't get it off. Another they tightened my filter so much I had to stab it with two screwdrivers just to get it off. (one screw driver started to rip the metal) And I'll leave this photo here. This is how they let me drive home 40 miles on. Wrong strut. I do any work on my car that is not tranny or engine ever since this '01 Dodge Stratass Sealed Trunk Build Log 2008 Honda Fit Sport Build Log On 10/3/2013 at 10:00 AM, ROLEXrifleman said: Anyone who says they knew everything they wanted out of life at 19 can go suck a bag of dicks cause they are lying to themselves or brought up in a cult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Putting the cap back on and having the dealer check it out was the best thing to do. It's not gonna cause any long term effects though. The engine works as a vacuum pump, all sealed up, it will run perfect. With the cap left off, it will run as though there was a vacuum leak, therefore it would run rough. um ... no I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilveradoGoesBang Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Putting the cap back on and having the dealer check it out was the best thing to do. It's not gonna cause any long term effects though. The engine works as a vacuum pump, all sealed up, it will run perfect. With the cap left off, it will run as though there was a vacuum leak, therefore it would run rough.um ... no ? "SilveradoGoesBang" http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155256-silveradogoesbang-box-done-take-notes-on-bracing/ 2 FI BTL 18's CT Sounds 7k 2013 MidwestSPL Finals Xtreme 3 - 1st Place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon15zzz Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 A dealership left my oil cap off once. I've changed my oil ever since. Me or my dad normally changed it before he bought a car from them. But since he bought a car from them he gets oil changes for cheaper. I called them told them my cap was missing. They couldn't find it so they ordered me one and had it there next day. I drove around with it off for like a few days. I was pissed. Vehicle: 1995 Impala SSHead Unit: Pioneer AVH-P4400BHMids And Highs: (still deciding)Batteries: 1 Deka Group 34 Time to make a race car.My Build Log: Solo X 12"http://www.stevemead...don15zzz-build/My Build Log: DC lvl 4 xl 15"http://www.stevemead...don15zzz-build-My Wall Build Log: 4 Lanzar 15's/ 3k+ RMShttp://www.stevemead...t-by-techforce/My Feedback:http://www.stevemead...1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt14 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 There should not be any internal engine damage done, especially that there was no oil traces inside the engine compartment. I have personally seen, ( i'm a technician for a dealer) the check engine light come on due to the engine oil dipstick not being seated against the dipstick tube. It all depends on the car. Im surprised that you lost power and went through more gas? 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatersGonnaHate Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Putting the cap back on and having the dealer check it out was the best thing to do. It's not gonna cause any long term effects though. The engine works as a vacuum pump, all sealed up, it will run perfect. With the cap left off, it will run as though there was a vacuum leak, therefore it would run rough. um ... no Um... Yes. My name is AdamThis is my Civic Build.7" Samsung Tab 2Kenwood KDC-X896Clarion EQS746Sundown X-15DC 3.5k @2ohmHatersGonnaHate's 02 Civic UBLELD Bypass for Honda Civic/Accord/FitDon's Jeep Grand Cherokee Rebuild N8ball2013 - i think you'd stick your dick in a blender if it told you it was 40 wtih two kids your age. lol srp365 - If posting were picking up bitches, I'd be going home single tonight looks like tony montana sneezed in your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilveradoGoesBang Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 There should not be any internal engine damage done, especially that there was no oil traces inside the engine compartment. I have personally seen, ( i'm a technician for a dealer) the check engine light come on due to the engine oil dipstick not being seated against the dipstick tube. It all depends on the car. Im surprised that you lost power and went through more gas? It's a 2011 silverado 4.8 And yea 24 gallon tank went threw it in 150ish miles and I had no take off and my rpms didn't climb at all when I floored it. "SilveradoGoesBang" http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155256-silveradogoesbang-box-done-take-notes-on-bracing/ 2 FI BTL 18's CT Sounds 7k 2013 MidwestSPL Finals Xtreme 3 - 1st Place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Putting the cap back on and having the dealer check it out was the best thing to do. It's not gonna cause any long term effects though. The engine works as a vacuum pump, all sealed up, it will run perfect. With the cap left off, it will run as though there was a vacuum leak, therefore it would run rough. um ... no Um... Yes. Umm... Depends on the car. Some cars pull a vacuum while other cars simply vent whatever pressure is in there. Given OPs problem, I'd be inclined to say that his truck pulled a vacuum. I don't think it's anything to worry about - you'd know real quick if it was low/out of oil. BUT, I would also take this as a reminder that you should double check things yourself. Businesses are trying to get customers in and out so fast that sometimes they don't check things over as well as they should. I know you get the free oil changes, but IMO just do it yourself. You have a truck, so it's not even like you need to jack the front up to get to the oil pan. Eazy ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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