I run K&N Cold Air on my truck...no oil problems...my father has run K&N on his 99' since he bought it...no oil problems. How can K&N void a warranty and not say...AFE? Both are oiled, but if oiled/maintained PROPERLY, both are efficient. I ran both by the way...maybe the filtration of the AFE is a little better than the K&N, but the K&N is better than stock, and I had no evidence of oil or debris from either.

Derek

 

The Attitude monitor run through the Edge. They are not really seperate. Leaving the attitude would be like leaving the Juice in. I am only somewhat worried about my dealer. Like I said I am in their enough buying Dodge Parts and getting any recalls done to my old truck. PLus like I have mentioned in another post I am a big guy and stick out like the Green Giants sore thumb so they know me and all say hi to me. The service writers have been their for years except the one that I went to high school with. So I will probably just pull everything off and plug the whole with pyro hole with a S.S bolt

 

I also doubt the air filter will void your warranty. I had my MAC air system still hooked up and a Banks High ram on mine when I went in for the tranny slipping. They never said a word

 

Call it what you want to. Just remember, it's never wrong to do what's right.

 

What a novel idea!

 

To be honest will all of you the Juice is coming out soon anyway. I am going to try something else.

 

See what you started BigDave?!

 

If I have a check engine light come on - out comes scan tool to find the problem before it goes to the dealership.
No, I don't trust dealerships. I learned that the hard way. I'm definitely not going to try to rip anyone off when it comes a problem I caused. But on the other hand, I'm not going to let them rip me off either.

By the way, how can a well known and commonly used filter invalidate the WHOLE warranty on the vehicle? No where in the literature I received from Dodge on the purchase of my truck did I find a warning NOT to use an oil type filter?
The air filter surely wouldn't have anything to do with an air conditioning compressor going out. Or a leaking brake line. Or a radio not working...
But after some things I've seen and heard at some car dealers, the problems are always due to the customer once they have your money for the new car.
Only a dealer trying to avoid warranty repair would do such a thing. And yes, some dealers will invalidate a warranty for the least reason.

I maintain and treat my vehicles to last well over 100K - one reason I bought a diesel. I'm not stupid enough to push the truck beyond what it was built for. And I'm not a roll over customer if they think they can bamboozle or swindle me.
After listening to a service writer try to BS my wife about her Intrepid, I will not willingly trust another dealer without having a history of honest work being done. If they treat me fairly, I'll definitely do the same.
But I WILL NOT BE TREATED LIKE A THIEF BY SOMEONE TRYING TO RIP ME OFF!

 

I've had the gauges mounted for some time. Its been in for warranty with no problems. They did mention the gauges but it didn't seem to be a big deal for them. I would'nt flaunt the chip or module though. I now have the quad. I would remove it just like the manufactuerer recommends. It not that your hiding anything. You just don't want the chip/module interferring with their diagnoses.

 

It won't void your warranty, only on components that it damages just like any other modification. Just because it doesn't say not to use an oil type filter specifically, doesn't mean that you can. For example, a number of years ago there was a TSB that was released relating to oil filter usage. It was found that filters containing neoprene were causing engine damage. Chrysler stated that the use of any non approved oil filter would result in denial of the warranty claim. Somewhere in your warranty manual it should state that DC is not responsible for damage resulting from the use of non genuine mopar or mopar approved part. Unless it says somewhere that Chrysler approves the use of an oiled filter, then they don't.

 

I've used K&N oil filters for years and never once had a problem. But here in is the rub - if it is equivalent to or better than an "approved part", they have to honor the warranty. If they say it caused the problem, then invalidate the warranty, it's up to you to prove other wise.
It can be done through the Better Business Bureau and their arbitration process without the use of a lawyer.
But who wants the hassle?
I'm not using cheap filters or cheap oil. Nor do I over oil the K&N filter. What I resent is the fact that some dealerships will use whatever means they can to make money wrongfully.
There are two sides of the coin. Some dealerships are far bigger thieves than the customers they cater too.

 

Don't fall off that high horse...

 

Now that's funny right there. True, but funny.

 

Well, what about a guy like me? I bought my CTD before I knew what the bolt in my manafold was. So when I go to the dealership then what? I do have a BDTD, but I only had it on for 3 days and a total of 10 or so miles. Odds are ill get screwed cause of what the guy before me had done to the truck.

 

But your truck is 4 years old...you are still within warranty on her? if so, you or whoever you bought the truck from doesn't drive enough! hehe just yankin yer chain man!