RE: ACTUAL MPG
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RE: ACTUAL MPG - 1/26/2006 11:22:51 AM
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Raffi76
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I just asked him if it voids the warranty if I get one, I never said I would. He went to the parts guys or whoever deals with this stuff. if I did buy it I would probably go and isntall it there anyways. He did not say anything about bringing it there, just that it will void warranty once installed. And once you install it and something goes wrong with the engine, they can always say it was your messing with it that caused it, and it is more your problem to prove otherwise then theirs to prove anything
< Message edited by Raffi76 -- 1/26/2006 11:24:50 AM >
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RE: ACTUAL MPG - 1/26/2006 1:32:10 PM
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intofx
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um... no. I'll make it easier for you.
US Code - Title 15, Chapter 50, Sections 2301-2312
Legally, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle (per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)
Regardless of what he says or the assumtions you are making, they cannot void your warranty if you have an aftermarket modification. Now, if you go out and suck a bunch of water into the intake and you hydrolock the engine, that is your fault - but I'm sure you could do that with the stock intake as well - take your H3 through several feet of water and let us know what the dealer says about a fried computer or locked up engine.
An intake and exhaust are minor modifications at best- little power gains = little risk. Sure, throw the bottle and a cam on a car, have a problem, and you are on your own - but that's the risk you take with aggressive modifications. But even then the modification has to be related to the issue and if it is, oh well... you knew that going in. The law is the law despite what they are telling you. If you want to overpay for the same part and then get raped on installation, go for it. They'd be glad to charge you $75.00 an hour to drop in a K&N filter. Maybe the extra money can be justified as insurance in the very slim chance an airfiler will cause a catastophic engine failure. I say no - I don't buy extended warrantys at Best Buy either. My other cars are modded and the dealers never say a word regarding warranty - but in the event they do I know my rights and if it is related to the part in question, then I'm willing to take the hit. Trust me, they just want your money but if you want, be safe, leave it stock and you know there will be no future warranty issues. My 0.02
Matt
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2004 indi blue Mini Cooper S
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RE: ACTUAL MPG - 1/26/2006 1:58:12 PM
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Raffi76
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Thanks for the info, I will be advised :)
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