AN expert mechanic has warned drivers to refuse two oil change upgrades that are reguarly offered by auto repair stores.
The motoring guru has opened up on the shady tactics used by some garages to rip off customers – especially those with minimal car knowledge.
A mechanic has warned drivers to refuse two oil change upgrades that are reguarly offered by auto repair stores[/caption]
The motoring guru has exposed the tactics used by some garages[/caption]
In a video posted to TikTok, a user has urged customers to stay away from fuel cleaning and fuel additive offers during a regular oil change, and to simply just get their oil changed and tires rotated.
In the clip, which has more than 103,000 views, the mechanic said: “These car fuel packages are useless and rip off customers for no reason.”
Fuel cleaners are used to remove dirt and debris from the vehicle’s fuel system, while fuel additives aim to improve fuel performance, efficiency, and engine longevity.
However, the mechanic claims these two services are completely unnecessary if you have been regularly maintaining your car and changing its oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
He added: “Adding fuel cleaner and fuel additives is useless.
“Gas is very clean in most states. You don’t need to put any cleaner into your gas tank. It makes no sense.”
TikTok users were full of praise for the honest mechanic, with one person commenting: “Honest Mechanic with great advice.”
Another wrote: “I used to be a Service Advisor and my dealership really pushed the fuel system cleaner.
“They claimed the injectors would get clogged up after 30,000 miles, I hated recommending this to my customers.”
And a third simply said: “Gotta protect this man at all cost.”
Generally, staying on top of oil changes and following routine car maintenance will keep your vehicle in great shape.
According to AAA, car owners should change their oil every 5,000 miles or so.
Of course, this can vary depending on your vehicle’s age, the type of oil, and regular driving conditions.
This comes as another expert mechanic has shared a way to keep track of when it’s time for maintenance – and it could save you $100s in unneeded repairs.
YouTuber Scotty Kilmer said it’s not necessary to change your coolant or battery very often, but that it might be difficult to remember when to switch them out.
Elsewhere, a lucky driver has snapped up a bargain Volkswagen for just $1,000.
The used car was sold to them with a suspected fault – but they soon discovered that it needed a part that costs just $4 to work again.
Staying on top of oil changes and following routine car maintenance will keep your vehicle in great shape[/caption]
Car owners should change their oil every 5,000 miles or so[/caption]
