Pete 379 air filters
#31
11-13-2006, 10:50 PM
I'm gonna go buy a new Mustang and put a supercharger on it. Then when I take it in for a blown headgasket, they'll just replace it and not question it :roll:
The manufacturers are out to do anything but pay warranty claims. On the other side of the coin, "abuse" and "neglect". If a owner used the aftermarket filter rather than oem, 9.9/10 times the claims person for Cat (or whomever) would deny the claim saying the hole drilled was not done by the manufacturer, therefore is not in reputable tolerances, and thus CONTRIBUTED to to allowing air/water in the engine. This is hypothetical, though. Still, thats a huge chunk of savings. I'd use the aftermarket ones, cuz I'm cheap :lol:
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#33
11-13-2006, 11:32 PM
Originally Posted by Overloaded
Maybe it's just me but, I thought brian was talking about allan5oh.
#34
11-14-2006, 12:27 AM
If he was, maybe he needs to read the regulations? I tend to read laws instead of believing the talk of the truck stop.
If there are other things I'm wrong about, please point them out. again here is the LAW IN PLAIN ENGLISH: "(c) Prohibition on conditions for written or implied warranty; waiver by Commission No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumer's using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade, or corporate name; except that the prohibition of this subsection may be waived by the Commission if - " notice the BOLD. It states that ANY warranty cannot have conditions stating use of other products will void the warranty. This is the law, not some reference from an audi newsletter with no source.
#35
11-14-2006, 12:30 AM
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by allan5oh
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
I would sooner not go through the hassle.
1. If the aftermarket part can void the warranty if the aftermarket part is proven to be responsible for the warranty claim. EXAMPLE: someone buys an aftermarket air filter, which allows large particles of dirt into the engine, causing engine failure. This is DIRECTLY out of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. 2. Aftermarket parts are legal to use only if they meet certain requirements. In fact, if they do not meet these requirements it is classified as "Emission-Control Tampering." Since the Clean Air Act of 1991, there is a $2500 fine to the owner of the vehicle, and others for tampering with emission sensitive parts. Some examples of emission sensitive parts are ignition systems, engine computers, chips, cams, throttle bodies, air filters, and certain exhaust components. They MUST meet OEM specifications, or they can void the warranty. Info source I don't know, I wouldn't want to put anything in my truck that doesn't meet the OEM specs. That's not to say I HAVE to use their parts.
#36
11-14-2006, 12:50 AM
Originally Posted by BanditsCousin
I'm gonna go buy a new Mustang and put a supercharger on it. Then when I take it in for a blown headgasket, they'll just replace it and not question it :roll:
the manufacturers are out to do anything but pay warranty claims. On the other side of the coin, "abuse" and "neglect".
If a owner used the aftermarket filter rather than oem, 9.9/10 times the claims person for Cat (or whomever) would deny the claim saying the hole drilled was not done by the manufacturer, therefore is not in reputable tolerances, and thus CONTRIBUTED to to allowing air/water in the engine. This is hypothetical, though.
#37
11-14-2006, 01:25 AM
How about these apples? :wink:
Finally, the Act does not apply to warranties on products sold for resale or for commercial purposes. The Act covers only warranties on consumer products. This means that only warranties on tangible property normally used for personal, family, or household purposes are covered. (This includes property attached to or installed on real property.) Note that applicability of the Act to a particular product does not, however, depend upon how an individual buyer will use it.
The last I checked, a commercial vehicle is something that is used for commercial purposes. :wink:
#40
11-14-2006, 02:01 AM
Originally Posted by allan5oh
allan5oh : "I object"
His honor : "why is that?" allan5oh : "It is absolutely devastating to my case!" Good work Rev. |
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