higgledy said:
Is topping-off the brake fluid reservoir a routine maintenance task?
I have gone to this local quick-lube place several times, NOT
Jiffy-Lube, each time they top-off my brake fluid. I caught them on the
third visit and made them stop.
Am I right or wrong?
This is just my personal opinion.......
BAD BAD BAD thing to do!...
These guys at the quickie-lube don't know shit about cars. Here are just a
few concerns.
How long has the can been open? Does it have moisture in it?
Is it the right type of fluid?
Brake fluid doesn't evaporate in normal use. Where did it go?
If you have a leak you need to know about it, NOT refill the master brake
unit!
If you are low on fluid, you are probably low on brakes too.(thin pads)
If you do refill it, your going to hate the mess when you replace the pads.
When you press the pistons back into the caliper, it will overflow the fluid
all over the place.
What oil did they REALLY put in your engine?( they love to use Pennzoil)
Did they crossthread your filter or oil drain plug?
Did they even get the CORRECT filter?
What else did they **** up while under there?
Do yourself a BIG favor, STAY OUT OF JIFFY-BOOB and other quickie lube
places!
If you can't do it yourself (or don't want to) find a decent mechanic.Most
mechanics are certified,
these oil jockies are not.
I have heard too many horror stories about these places.....
It's just my personal opinion (I am entitled to it) that "Jiffy Lube" is a
bad joke, a terrible risk and not a good deal
at any price. Add "Oilstop" to the list as well.