2018 Nissan NV 3500 Van. Lack of oil changes ruined an engine with only 50,000 miles on it
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I've been in the industry for 25 years and never even knew this type of shop existed. Well done Dave... well done.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Appreciate that coming from an experienced mechanic 👍
@markm0000
2 ай бұрын
Make your own shop then exactly how you like it.
@AzzKicker-bz1cb
2 ай бұрын
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville I wish you hadn’t cut the video off at the point where you found the low compression hole!!! If you continued the video in another video upload, then give us a link to that video!!! I’m not an engine shop guy, but I love watching this stuff and I’m real interested in watching all the nifty things you do to refurbish motors that are almost gone or build ones that are all gone, etc.!!! It’s not a cliffhanger episode of TV; you’re putting quality information out for people to use and learn from and understand!
@V1enthusiast
2 ай бұрын
Should I replace civic oil at 50% on the oil life and cut the interval in half?
@RoopGaming15
2 ай бұрын
@@V1enthusiastI personally would, I’m a a mechanic been doing it for 2 years now by no means a master yet lol, but I drive a 2016 mustang GT, I always change my oil at 50% oil life or sooner, but that’s partly because I run her hard and daily, whats the service mileage on yours?
My buddy has a big rig…he does long haul…his Freightliner has an N14 Cummins and he bought it new and does all his own light mechanic work and maintenance…he’s an absolute freak when it comes to maintenance…these rigs will go 20,000-30,000 miles on an oil change…he did his every 15,000 with Esso XD3 when they made it and then went to Mobile 1…he put a quart of ATF in every oil change and a quart in the fuel tank when he filled up…after about 2 million miles without putting a wrench on it the engine was starting to get a little tired so he took it to Cummins to rebuild it…they wanted $30k to rebuild it but couldn’t believe the mileage on it and figured this was at least its second…he said he never touched the engine so they called Cummins Corporate and Cummins offered him a brand new long block crate engine for the same price if he would give them his old engine so they could do a tear down on it to try and figure out how it lasted so long…so that’s a testament to how important maintenance is!..change your oil people!!
@matthewmiller2268
2 ай бұрын
That's incredible! What was the outcome on the teardown of his original N14 Cummins?
@MrMan5014
2 ай бұрын
@@matthewmiller2268 I don’t think they ever told him…I’m going to quiz him about it!…
@WillfulMirror8
2 ай бұрын
The N14 isn't part of the million mile club for nothing!
@ronaldrussell5481
2 ай бұрын
The N14 has a "robust" bottom end to say the least. You keep it well maintained and it will last a very long time as evidenced here.
@MrMan5014
2 ай бұрын
@@ronaldrussell5481 he also doesn’t drive the truck hard which helps a lot too…I worked with a guy in Alberta who drove a heavy spec Kenworth winch truck and it had a 575 Cat in it and it was coming up on its bearing roll-in schedule which was likely 500,000-750,000 kms, and he took it straight to Cat and the mechanic dropped the pan and pulled the cape and measured the main bearing clearance on all of them and he said they were all the same as new bearings and so there was no point in replacing new with new so he buttoned it up and told him to keep doing what he was doing…I couldn’t tell you his oil change intervals but he was definitely a fanatic about his truck and one other important point he told me was he never drove faster than 90km/hr…so driving habits also increases engine longevity as well…a new engine today is gonna run a fella close to $50k these days so it’s probably a good idea to consider taking car of your rig!
CHANGE YOUR OIL PEOPLE! Dave doesn't want to see your engine in his shop like this one...
@heethen112
2 ай бұрын
at least put oil in it!!??
@dogoonubs997
2 ай бұрын
@@heethen112 It was more of a PSA then anything
@CruisinCaprice
2 ай бұрын
Yep Nissan motors should last 30 years without any problems if the oil is changed regularly and looked after
@user-jw5yj6tj8s
2 ай бұрын
@@CruisinCapricein 30 yrs me and my dad will have 600k or more miles on an engine easy .. that comment is a lil exaggerated 😂
@user-jw5yj6tj8s
2 ай бұрын
@@heethen112yep need oil the owner says they ran it dry
These phone calls are highly entertaining. Maybe im bias because i'm a mechanic.
@xephael3485
2 ай бұрын
You're just trying to rip people off I'm sure an oil change and some Lucas would have fixed it! 😜
@christiansi6551
2 ай бұрын
i found the phone calls very helpful honestly im somewhat new to this industry still and i fuckkng hate dealing w customers so watching how dave does it really helps out
@donovanchilton5817
2 ай бұрын
Not a mechanic, just a tinkerer. Still very entertaining.
@scoobtoober2975
Ай бұрын
Phone call is exactly why i'll never take it to a shop. I'd rather buy a crate or tested used. in 20+ years of cars, only two times has a shop touched my cars. Warranty or recall work.
Nissan tech here. I’ve replaced short blocks on those engines for the rod knock issues. I’ve never seen one as bad as that. I bet that engine never had an oil change. They probably just kept topping it up
@rickfrey6944
2 ай бұрын
Hi, I have a 2019 V8. Would you say there reliable? I am aware of the cylinder #7 scoring on the newer models.
@89gt5.0
2 ай бұрын
Timing cover will leak oil 👍 that’s for sure. And you don’t see too many of the cylinder scoring issues.
@jakemathers4137
2 ай бұрын
Man that TSB for cylinder 7 knock. Bruh… not a fun job hahah
@fitztech
2 ай бұрын
@@jakemathers4137 Yeah they suck. Just another reason why I got out of that garbage trade.
@fitztech
2 ай бұрын
@@rickfrey6944 It’s still possible that your v8 could develop that knocking issue. Nissan said they made updates to the short blocks but I’ve seen a few have it happen again. Just make sure you do your oil changes on time. Other common issues we’ve seen is upper oil pans leaking and timing covers leaking.
The Clint Eastwood of Mechanics, haha! This guy is a great man. May the Lord continue to bless him and his business!!!
I own a 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD with the 4.0L V6. It has just over 430,000 original miles on it with the original motor and transmission. I am the second owner and it’s had 5,000 mile oil change intervals since it was new. These vans are solid if you take care of them. So sad to see this one being neglected like that.
@dadgarage7966
2 ай бұрын
Is it the original timing chain(s)? If so, that's really good.
@jimmyjackass1805
2 ай бұрын
@@dadgarage7966 After 2009 2010 Nissan fixed the timing chain issues in the 4.0V6. Super durable Motor when you maintain them. Also not direct injected like the New 3.8 and the New 5.6 V8. The 4.0 is a bit of a gas hog. But they will run forever when maintained properly. As good if not better than any Honda or Toyota power plant,
@VitaliyShtym
Ай бұрын
VQ motors have been around for a while, chains usually start stretching around 300k. i had 2 Maximas back in the day.
@Jblaylock777
Ай бұрын
@@dadgarage7966 I did replace the timing chains, tensioners, and water pump at 320,000 miles because I started hearing a slight rattling noise on start up, but when I got into the motor the chains were not excessively loose.I honestly think they were fine and it was a pulley bearing I was hearing. I finished the job anyway as preventative maintenance since the engine had high mileage. I did all the work myself and it was very labor intensive, but I saved over a thousand dollars doing it myself even with using all OEM parts. The van has ran great for over 100,000 miles since the repair. I own a business and this is my primary work van. I maintain it religiously.
I'm 4 states away... I WANNA bring my car there!! Oil & fluids are your cheapest guarantee to a long vehicle life; DO THEM!!! Love this channel!! Learning a lot!!!
@AndyPat239
2 ай бұрын
mate 4 states away is a long way...just use the time to maintain your vehicle yourself...it's not that hard. oil changes, coolant flushes, brake checks. buy yourself a manual and look at videos. self taught guy here...
@cmasters007
2 ай бұрын
Me too !
@brianoneil6920
2 ай бұрын
Oil changes are cheap, engines are expensive
Daves phone etiquette is amazing. Let the customer talk and then delivered what his plan was to fix it without disparaging the other shops or trying to make the customer feel stupid for anything. Really learned a lot from just the phone call alone lol
I really appreciate your professional approach, communicating with the customer. Good stuff, Dave.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
Omg @ 10:00, Dave you 100 percent correct. I remember as a child, if you were nearing 100k a new vehicle was almost necessary
1:17 Dave: "Dear customer, I am bearing bad news..."
215,000 on a 2010 armada with the 5.6. Been an amazingly reliable vehicle for my family. We often cruise by your shop in clear field on our way to adventures.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Right on
Love your videos, I run a small golf cart repair shop and do tons of engine rebuilds mainly because of a lack of maintenance. You sound like me because I tell the customer we have to do an autopsy to give you an accurate estimate.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Right on
Thank you for the part about "They don't make them like they used to" I own modern vehicles and classics with carburetors and every time a friend says "I should get an old car" I lecture them about how much work they are. Yes, you can fix them yourself with hand tools if you know what you are doing but they will require constant maintenance and won't be reliable like modern automobiles or nearly as comfortable or economical.
Sad thing is, a lot of people don't even know how to check their oil let alone the importance of simple maintenance.
I always say this every time. Its way cheaper and easier to change the oil , than an entire motor. This statement can be applied to anything on a vehicle, Transmission, axle, transferase, coolant ect, and I drill this into anyone who I encounter with car issues.
@xephael3485
2 ай бұрын
I completely agree with you. I think people today have deliberate indifference to what maintenance needs to occur. Differential fluid is overlooked often... Transmission fluid is not lifetime.. coolant fluid is not lifetime... I'm sure I'm missing other fluids and components that should be serviced
It's nice to see someone on KZread use the product that they are promoting.
I hope that when you warranty an engine that if it comes back and it is full of sludge like this one was after 60,000 miles the warranty is voided. You can’t warranty an engine for abuse. You are good honest people.
As a retired powertrain engineer thank you for another great entertaining video.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
This remined me I need an oil change so I just scheduled it for next Monday. I'll still be 3000 miles early according to what ford says.
Dave, the production quality of this video is off-the-charts!!
How it is stupid do not do oil change when required. Big bill for small saving. Dave, thanks sharing everything you are facing, it is so educative.
I think it’s awesome that you can spend time with your kid. Well he’s not a kid. He’s a grown man but it’s still awesome. Thanks for a video. Looking forward for the next one.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!
Went to Utah this weekend and saw your shop! What a nice looking place. I love the videos. Keep it up.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
People so caught up driving like idiots on the road, they don’t check to make sure their shit box has maintained fluids
@asaprulers226
2 ай бұрын
lol this is a good comment
@davidhickenbottom6574
2 ай бұрын
Millions of cars every day. Zero maintenance
@jblob5764
Ай бұрын
And this is why any time i get a used vehicle the first thing i do is throw seafoam or lucas in it and then change all the fluids and filters
2009 Armada here pushing 160K on the old 5.6L V8. Used to do 3000mile changes. Switched to Amsoil in 2010 and religiously tested the oil. Now doing 10000mile/annual oil changes and analysis showed that's the max life of that oil. 2024 and that engine still running strong and no mechanical issues.
👏 that's the best phone conversation informing the customer with great options 👌 and able to meet a budget in mind. I have been in the industry for a long time and hat's off on that phone call
As a driver you are responsible, don't rely on a dealership to do your pre, post daily inspection.
Wow! That is an amazing look into engine damage from lack of oil changes! Thank you so much for sharing this kind of video!!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
Knock knock who’s there u know silly it’s Rod 😂😂
Great people attract great people. I am proud to say that I work for a company that also does these things for their employees. I am nowhere near a mechanic, but I would absolutely trust this guy with my truck any day of the week just because he’s genuine, so cool Awesome job
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
That’s such a bummer. I have a 2010 VK56 Pathfinder with 160,000 miles. Regular oil changes and nothing has ever gone wrong with the engine. It’s been so solid.
@Constabruity
2 ай бұрын
A V8 Pathfinder? You’ve got a serious unicorn right there.
@TJ-oi5qe
Ай бұрын
I’ve got an 08 Titan with 180,000 miles, I have always done regular maintenance and it is the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned.
@ryen49
17 күн бұрын
@@Constabruity the armada around that era was called the pathfinder armada so not much of a unicorn just nissan stop using the pathfinder branding on the armada
@Constabruity
17 күн бұрын
@@ryen49 AFAIK, the Pathfinder Armada name was unique to 2004 models and abandoned thereafter in favor of just “Armada”. Nissan did slap the V8 in the smaller Pathfinder for a few years, but only made a few hundred examples. Pretty unique vehicle to find.
I really hope we keep following this motor. Show us everything. I love this stuff
I've recently started building a 7.3 after opening the motor out of my truck that I bought with it and it had a crack in the cylinder wall. All these videos really are making me even more aware than i already was of how important basic maintenance is.
This shop is amazing.
I like how thorough this shop is. I wish I could take my vehicles here to be serviced!
Thank you for elaborating about the whole "they don't make them like they used to"! I am SO glad they don't make them like they used to, vehicles last 2-3 times longer than they used to!
I would really like to work for a company like Dave’s shop Always making all Tech feel appreciated and well taken care
I love our father son moments tearing down motors, we don't need to talk much we both know what we have to do and time flies while you are having fun! Gotta enjoy the good time during work with family just like outside of work, equally important.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
So true!
Damn, I was totally pulled in and wanted to see the results. Great to see a shop that can check a used motor like that.
I can’t stop watching these videos. I’m going to run my 5.3 as long as possible, but when it goes she’s coming to you Dave!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
We'd be honored. May she get many more miles👍
More long videos, please! Love seeing honest and reputable work! Have a blessed day 😎👍
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Will do!
I've never done an oil change on my car because I don't know how. I get it serviced and oil and oil filter is changed then. My dad lives in another state, and has some car ramps. Well, I've been watching Dave's videos a while and he's got me convinced I need to change more regularly. So dad's going to bring the ramos over and I'm going to have a go at a full oil and oil filter change. I have a service manual already, but need a tool to remove the filter I'll have the mechanic on stand by in case I bugger it up. Wish me luck!
@josephoram5118
2 ай бұрын
When i change my oil I just stick a screwdriver through the filter to help me take it off lol. But mines a big diesel truck filter. Once you do it once or twice it's super easy
@marvinmurakami8828
2 ай бұрын
As long as you have space, use an oil filter plier. Nothing works better.
@AndyPat239
2 ай бұрын
oil filter tool will make life easier. there are different tools out there. i like the wrap around type...
@a3300000
2 ай бұрын
It’s easy.
@EnjoyCar
Ай бұрын
its really not that difficult- unless it is a 2010+ newer car with all the underbody panels and catridge type oil filters. But then again, the process is most likely here on YT and you can follow along. Just make sure you replace the filter correctly with a high quality part, original preferred. Make sure the oil viscosity is the right type.
Awesome to see a transparent shop and communication with customer. Thanks for the content and the nuggets of knowledge along the way!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
I need longer videos. These are so entertaining! Keep up the great work guys!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
That guy is an ideal customer. Man. All the bs. That calm and understanding
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
Ай бұрын
Yep, great guy👍🥲
That’s right señor Dave!!! You are absolutely right!!! I got 300 k out of my 1988 Chevy c1500 with a 3.4 v 6 engine with 5 speed manual transmission and I was doing oil changes with filters oil and air on a regular basis like every 3 k miles or near the 3k mile mark and I had a stroke and that was the end of the truck completely nobody else could drive it cause it was 5speed manual.. and I was severely injured and disabled so I had to put it on sale and it was a sad day for me when it was towed away 😢…that truck took me to work every single day sometimes seven days a week when I had two houses remodeling kitchen and bathrooms use to drive all over DFW and I think I drove an average of 90 miles a day just carrying my tools and materials like Sheetrock or boxes of tile but if I didn’t got ill I’m sure I was still driving that truck so I have been making my sons the good habit of doing maintenance oil changes on time replace air filters check everything and listen to your vehicle and fix the problem right away…and with honest mechanics like you there’s no drama everything will work just fine..Saudi’s!!! Love to watch your videos and God bless you for taking care of your workers and share your blessings with them is a great gesture of respect and appreciation I wish I was working for you…best boss in the business 👋😃👋Saludos!!!😊
@grumpyengg5978
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. I pray you are recovering well from your stroke. Take care!
@munozinni
2 ай бұрын
@@grumpyengg5978 Thank you so much for your kind words and your prayers!!!Blessings for you and your family!!!👋😃👋
Huge respect to you my sir.. 20 years in the trade and I always say the same. Learning something new every day,like that cam advancing unit like BMWs vanos bs!
Doing my oil change this weekend, Thanks for reminding me Dave.
This definitely makes it evident why Dave’s shop stands out from the rest Had to replace the engine on my fathers 2011 Impala Our budget wasn’t the best so we went with the lowest bidder You would think that common sense says clean the replacement engine and check it for leaks and damages (simply bc the maintenance history is unknown) Well don’t think that shop did that and I’m stuck with an engine that is leaking from somewhere and I am fed up with having to take it back and forth to the shop Unfortunately for us we are in CA and budget wise we couldn’t make the trip to Dave’s shop to have them do the job I’m simply going to try to cut my losses and sell the car to someone who has some mechanical expertise and fix the leak issue
Thoroughly enjoy the conversations with the customers good or bad. Keep up the great work!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
Love seeing how dave has top of the line equipment and how much he has continuously invested in his business definitely has a blessed operation life as a result and being upfront with the customer helps keep the word of mouth keeping the shop busy and much more with the KZread channel
You and your team are good mechanics keep up the great work.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
Excellent videos! Provides common sense attitude towards diagnosing todays vehicles with there new problem areas.. learn a lot
Dave. After watching you vlog I’d trust you with my engine. I can only imagine the price on a rebuild but I would leave full of confidence in what was under my hood. Great info and very interesting.
Dave's Auto team: Your channel is my new favorite. It's a gear head's dream come true. Watching from my retirement in Thailand.
I like how you reference an engine rebuild like open heart surgery
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, I use a lot of Doctor references because I think it helps people understand when they can relate it to something like that. Thanks for watching our videos.
You run a really great company You care about your people
I believe from mechanics all over watching this KZread channel will eventually change the game for the better.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Love this comment, that is a dream of mine. Thank you for watching, and being so generous.
Bought a new Toyota 4Runner, 2022… came with a 2 year free service deal. As a life long technician, I’ve seen enough young dudes on the lube rack, and the consequences thereof. Also, as an OLD tech, I have a 9000 lb twin post lift in my garage, and have done every oil change, 5000 miles apart. In my glovebox, I have every oil filter box flattened and rubber banded together, with date and mileage on them.
Wow Dave, amazing operation you have!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
What a shop man. There is food there for the guys when its lunch time. Love you man. Keep doing what you doin
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
Nostalgia is interesting. When I was in high school we got 60,000 miles out of a 1954 Merc until the engine needed rebuilt. Dad's old jeep required valve adjustment at 20,000 miles and had to grind the valves or engine rebuild at 40,000 miles. Today's engines hold up well IF PEOPLE WILL JUST CHANGE THEIR DANG OIL.
Your wife is absolutely gorgeous AND she can cook!!!! Hold on to her 😢
@marvinmurakami8828
2 ай бұрын
Dave's a lucky guy.
What a waste of time and money. Junk yard motor is a junkyard motor. Complete rebuild of the original motor is the way to go. Unless it is trashed and cracked. Just shows you lazy maintenance Lazy cheap customer. I am an Old boy machinist watching a true professional that tells the truth. It’s too bad in today’s age no one has faith in the professional. Your dedication to a clean machine and auto repair shop just shows the Professional Standards and High Quality Service that you provide. You are a true professional dedicated to helping your customers.
@mph5896
2 ай бұрын
Guess you missed the end in which he purchased a salvage yard engine for it🤣
Wow, Dave, that’s some work to get a reliable engine back in that. Wish I would have known about you a month ago. I have a 93 MX6 at a local shop to get fixed.
Excellent work Dave and your team!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
Love the channel! Subscribed two weeks ago and been hooked since. Currently going through a motor change out on my 21 sierra 6.2L as the motor gave out at 36k miles. I wish I was closer to Utah I’d definitely would have gone to your shop. Keep up the good videos Dave, we need more people like you in this world!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
Ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
Keep the videos coming Dave!
As always, i love to watch your video and learn more about cars. I can't wait for the next video
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
More to come!
Finally someone experienced who says that about “made like they used to” thats such bs modern equipment is far better, it just sucks to work on
I love an enjoy your videos being a mechanic myself
You are a great family to work for it really seems!
Just wanted to say that I thoroughly your videos. I also wanted to say thanks for the tip for the Just Meats website. We just placed our first order. Again thanks so much for your videos.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
Love this channel!! Thanks Dave
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
I worked at a dealership- flat rate techs hate oil changes and look for what pays hours. Youd also have to put a deposit of $1000-$2000 down to get started on engine or transmission work.
I still do not understand how the steelership would change every fluid but the oil. Makes no sence.
Dave we want more of these videos you are the best dude you are the man! Keep up the hard work dude!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
Some of my favorite memories of times with my Dad are working on cars and our house!
Love your vids dave good work
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
Such a great Chanel, keep up your brilliant work. Watching from Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
New subscriber here, very informative and helpful video! And the customer service is freaking awesome!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
My company has a fleet of about 20 of these vans for our service techs. We have yet to have any motor issues, most last to about 250,000 miles before we sell them off. The only issues we’ve had with these vans is the front ends need to be rebuilt around every 90k miles. Too bad they don’t make them anymore.
Most of my neighbors subarus are about to sound like that. Some do. FUEL ADDITIVE everyone and change your darn oil. Lake is the man. Thanks Dave you have already saved me a few motors. Just in a few months. I tell everyone that wants to listen. You are too busy.
This is such an interesting and intriguing channel to watch and listen to.
Enjoyed your video Dave nice work. Have a good day.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, you too!
I'm a firm believer of using the same brand of oil and oil filter.... That's why I change my own oil every 5k miles
Dave, you’re right about the old engines and the tune ups and lack of longevity, BUT modern engines are overly complicated, not “just” to meet emissions and to be efficient, but the layouts are annoyingly complicated. Been working lately on a Mercedes diesel; lost of plastic and lots of complicated solutions.
You say youre the biggest machine shop for engines in the western US? I believe it. A seriously comprehensive shop that can do just about anything engine related. Good stuff, Dave. Some killer equipment you got.
After 210k miles, I finally decided to change the oil for the first time and its all because of you Dave. statistically, that is actually one of you viewers
I want to work at that shop so bad!
A few years ago I trucked in and thru Utah a lot. I’m in Western Colorado (Silt). Truck parking near SLC is hard to find. When I delivered Lowe’s from the Denver distribution center,to the SLC area, I discovered a Lowe’s in your neighborhood. So I had a spot just down the street from your shop to park if I couldn’t make Brigham City or West Valley. Between Lowe’s & Petco. There’s a 5 guys restaurant out front too😉
Truer words have never been spoken
Sad to say, this was common at my Nissan dealer. I've never had the pleasure of replacing a 5.6L, but I've seen dozens in my time there. It's ridiculous how many customers expected their service advisors to attempt goodwilling an engine, despite the lack of maintenance. The 3.5L, 3.7L, and the 5.6L were the ones that were always getting neglected and destroyed.
@rickfrey6944
2 ай бұрын
Or are they pron to sludge?
2018 van, imagine you do 3 oil change a year cost you $250 times 5 years total 1250. Now an engine probably around $5000 the numbers are not lying sadly
I believe she’ll pick anything you guys wanna tackle! 👍🏻
You're the man!!
Dave I love your flashlight! I have the same one on me at all times. Very handy in the shop, under a car or under the hood! The magnetic base has assisted me so much with transmission changes under vehicles
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
2 ай бұрын
Right on