I just got the signature oil change at my local Jiffy Lube on Street Road in Bensalem, PA. I drive a 2001 Buick Century Limited with 189k miles with original parts, and I am the second owner. After reading the horror stories about Jiffy Lube, I went there anyway because I needed an oil change, and under the %26quot;Service Comments%26quot;, it says %26quot;Arrival: Minor Oil Leak%26quot; and %26quot;Arrival: Minor Transmission Leak%26quot;
It also says lists the following:
MFG Recommends Transmission Service, Coolant Service, Fuel Filter Service, and Tire Rotation.
As well as stating on the bottom of the Service Comments Box
%26quot;Trans Over Fill PTS%26quot;
Lastly, the service checklist also tells me that my brake fluid is low.
What does all of this mean/entail, and how serious is that assessment?How to read a Jiffy Lube invoice?11?
blessings....first things first.you always go over everything with theses stores in person.you have them show you everything and have a ledger or Camera waiting to shot the damaged units or parts they say are or are going bad. then you take your car to a real mechanic an see if the estimates are the same .never show either of them the others list.you are also in titled to watch the work,and get all your parts back in return;that is unless you decide to sell them to them...water pumps radiator's,anything that makes them money.basically they are telling you a machine is telling them these things are wrong,when they may not be.to break it down,most vehicles are on chips...which means they really on a machine to trust the results.MFG-says its to give the correct levels of fluid in the vehicle.if you haven't had them checked in 3000 miles there's a chance you might need a few.if you have over fill points in your transmission you would be leaking it,an should be showed to you.If your brake fluid is low ask them them all the questions you need answered...they work for you not the other way around!second experience knowledge is always a must.ask your self this...how did the transmission fluid get over filled! who did the last an were did you have it done,because jiffy lube puts a sticker on your window for next date to have service.safety is what keeps you safe.keep your vehicle up to par an remember there's plenty of places that will explain an show you everything to you that comes to playing the fix it without the expense.an always make sure your parts are yours when they return them....good luck...blessed be...!How to read a Jiffy Lube invoice?11?
It means either you or whoever worked on your car in the past put in too much transmission fluid. I would take it to a trusted mechanic and replace the gaskets on the engine and the transmission(along with a good flush on both due to mileage) and get the master cylinder and brake lines looked at regarding the brake fluid being low. What might of happened with the transmission is the guy that checked it probally didn't let the car idle long enough. Automatic transmissions you have to check it with the car on and fully warmed up.How to read a Jiffy Lube invoice?11?
It all sounds normal. A %26quot;minor oil leak%26quot; is just a gasket sweating, nothing to be worried about. If it were forming a drip, they would have called it a leak. MFG is the %26quot;manufacturer%26quot;, and your owners hand book recommends certain services to take place at certain mileages, depending on the severity of service, the vehicle is seeing. Driving in heavy rain, often, gravel roads, steep hills, or trailer towing, for example, would require you to service the vehicle more often. %26quot;Trans Over Fill PTS%26quot; points the the automatic transmission, oil level. Next time you drive the car, for 20 miles or more, pull over, where safe to do so, and check your transmission fluid level, ( it is a dip stick, near the firewall, CENTRE of the engine, and it is probable painted red). Pull the stick, wipe it off, reinsert it into the tube, re-pull it, and read the fluid height, from the wetness on the stick. It should be at or slightly below the top mark, that says %26quot;Full HOT%26quot; If at or slightly above the mark, you are good to go. If over by half an inch, have some removed.( Suction device, or loosen off a cooler line while running, will drain some out.) Lastly,%26quot; Brake fluid low%26quot;. The brake fluid will go down in the reservoir, as your brakes wear, this is normal. You should never have to add brake fluid, because when it gets too low, you need to replace the brake pads, and shoes. When these are replaced, it will push the brake fluid back up into the reservoir, and it will be full again. It sounds like your jiffy lube did a good job. If you have any questions, ask the attendant before you pay him for the oil change. I am sure he would be more than willing to explain it all to you.How to read a Jiffy Lube invoice?11?
the real question is when was the last you had any of these done %26quot;Transmission Service, Coolant Service, Fuel Filter Service, and Tire Rotation.%26quot;?
