Warranty Void or Not?

[mky]

Hi Fellow members,
I was wondering if the factory warranty is void automatically if I don't get the car serviced at a dealer at the intervals specified in the manual. I typically get my oil changes done every 5k-6k miles (sometimes that can be 14-15 months apart) depending on my driving. I know that when I take to dealer, do I tell the dealer E.g., do the servicing at 22,500 miles? That includes everythign written in the manual such as brake inspectin, tire inspection, filter inspection blah blah... or just do the oil change ?? Then dealer gives me a certificate of servicing that makes me not go out of warranty??

 

[glennk]

As long as you are performing service intervals (Severe vs Normal), you are within warranty. Make sure to keep all receipts from other mechanics performing service. If you're doing your own service, keep the receipts from the oil purchase and oil filters.

 

[mky]

As long as you are performing service intervals (Severe vs Normal), you are within warranty. Make sure to keep all receipts from other mechanics performing service. If you're doing your own service, keep the receipts from the oil purchase and oil filters.

Thank you Glennk

 

[Mr. Incredible]

a warranty cannot be voided by not following the service intervals. Warranty coverage on a part can be denied if it is determined that there is negligence on the part of the owner.

for example negligence would be going 22,000 miles without an oil change and having the engine seize.


Always keep your receipts for the services and be sure they reflect the date and mileage the service was done, then if there is every any question on a warrantied item, you can prove you had the service done.


BTW I believe the service interval for the 3.8L is every 7,500 miles for normal driving.