Using after market oil filters will void the warrenty.. What?

6MT · 05-05-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Noc

So i was at the dealer earlier to get some parts i order and i decided to go to the supply department and get some copper washer for my first oil change. The sales personnel told me that using other oil filters instead of the nissan factory filters will void my warranty.

I was shocked but i didnt wanna argue. Anyone know if it is true? I swear i read about this somewhere and the conclusion was using other branded oil filters will not void any warranties..

That dealer just broke a federal law. There was a US supreme court ruling (can't remember the reference), that turned the whole "you must use OEM filters" lie from manufacturers on its ear.

If they say that it will void any warranty, they can and have been successfully sued. It's garbage what they're saying. Part of the reason is that ALL car manufacturers DON'T make their own filters. Aftermarket companies do. And to say that not using OEM filters voids a warranty is like saying that there is no filters made that will. (Part of the ruling from the courts.)

I suggest you go elsewhere. They're telling you a lie (and they should know it).

TreeSemdyZee · 05-05-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

That dealer just broke a federal law. There was a US supreme court ruling (can't remember the reference), that turned the whole "you must use OEM filters" lie from manufacturers on its ear.

If they say that it will void any warranty, they can and have been successfully sued. It's garbage what they're saying. Part of the reason is that ALL car manufacturers DON'T make their own filters. Aftermarket companies do. And to say that not using OEM filters voids a warranty is like saying that there is no filters made that will. (Part of the ruling from the courts.)

I suggest you go elsewhere. They're telling you a lie (and they should know it).

Man, if you could find that ruling, I'd love a link to it. I'm kind of a d*** and like to shove a paper in someone's face when they're trying to throw b.s. in my face.

It cracks me up that they try to make people think that they make their own filters and oil. They don't even make all of the moving parts in their cars. No one does anymore.

6MT · 05-05-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Man, if you could find that ruling, I'd love a link to it. I'm kind of a d*** and like to shove a paper in someone's face when they're trying to throw b.s. in my face.

It cracks me up that they try to make people think that they make their own filters and oil. They don't even make all of the moving parts in their cars. No one does anymore.

I just found it. It's called the "Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act". As a result of a US Supreme court ruling, the Federal Trade Commission wrote and Congress passed this act. Which forbids a manufacturer from claiming that a vehicle's warranty would be void if anything other than the OEM filter is used during the warranty period. If the manufacturer makes such a claim, they are violating federal laws and are subject to "action" from federal authorities.

Hope this helps.

Econ · 05-05-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

That dealer just broke a federal law. There was a US supreme court ruling (can't remember the reference), that turned the whole "you must use OEM filters" lie from manufacturers on its ear.

If they say that it will void any warranty, they can and have been successfully sued. It's garbage what they're saying. Part of the reason is that ALL car manufacturers DON'T make their own filters. Aftermarket companies do. And to say that not using OEM filters voids a warranty is like saying that there is no filters made that will. (Part of the ruling from the courts.)

I suggest you go elsewhere. They're telling you a lie (and they should know it).

Yea, unfortunatley most dealers are crap nowadays.....

My dealer originally told me that their oli filter was the only one that would fit a 370z. LOL

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