Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 12:46:05 -0500 From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.net> Subject: Re: Saab's High Pressure Turbo Engine Questions
Very true. I always wonder about an odd item like that is replaced under warranty. (Not that the item is odd; but replacing it that early is.) Sometimes it seems that the dealer 1) doesn't really know what the fault is and performs an involved repair in a shotgun effort to solve the problem 2) has mechanics that aren't very busy and is eager to have a big project to generate revenue 3) wants to pacify the customer by making an expensive repair. Many times, all three points apply to some degree. BTW, this type of thing isn't necessarily limited to dealers making repairs under warranty, and some shops do this to the mutual benefit of the shop and the customer. I brought a car (Ford) in for its final service under the warranty. They were asked to do an oil change (I had a free coupon) and change some transmission parts (also free). When I picked up the car, they had me sign all these additional forms for extra work they had done at no charge to me. It seems that Ford had published some service advisories that the dealer had decided to implement while they had my car. So in addition to the oil change and transmission modification, I got two new rotors and a new starter motor -- none of which actually needed repair at the time. The brilliant part was that under the warranty they were paid for the labor for installing the rotors and starter motor, but no additional labor was needed because those parts were easily accessible due to the transmission work - also under warranty. Walt Kienzle 1991 9000T 1990 Ford Taurus SHO "Grunff" <grunffnopsam.com> wrote in message news:b7uini$4kv8k$1nopsam52899.news.dfncis.de... > Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > > I hate to say it, mine was changed at 75k miles. This may be a bit early, > > but it was recommended because of the noise. The cost is still bearable > > when divided with the mileage. > > That may be so, but it isn't the norm. Defficiency in oiling > would be on my mind if I had to replace at 75k. > > Also, just because some owners choose to have them replaced, > doesn't mean it's always necessary. > > -- > Grunff >
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