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TranbyDevilDogCamaro · 09-01-2012, 04:09 PM

Got my oil changed a week ago at Walmart (I know!

I know. Lesson Learned) and I just realized on Friday, since I let my baby rest in the garage for a long time, that I had a massive oil leak! So I take her back to Walmart mad as hell and the guy said they "probably over filled it", and that the cap wasn't on securely and just to moniter it. So I figured ok it's just residual oil. Cue yesterday morning when I realize the same puddle and my gut told me take her in ASAP to the dealer despite my husbands hesitation, and low and behold they take her in, lift her up and she starts spewing oil. The diagnosis..... Pinched Oring. My poor Cammy needs to have the whole engine area steam cleaned and luckily for the hissy fit I threw, it is ALL on Walmarts tab.

Iwantone2 · 09-01-2012, 04:30 PM

Dang, hope it gets fixed properly and quick!

So Cal Camaro · 09-01-2012, 04:38 PM

Not sure why anyone would take their Camaro to Wal Mart for anything...and then be surprised they screwed up...

TranbyDevilDogCamaro · 09-01-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Not sure why anyone would take their Camaro to Wal Mart for anything...and then be surprised they screwed up...

Didn't think I'd come on here to get schooled or for the condescending comment but whatever.
If it makes you feel better im a girl and I learned my lesson.

TranbyDevilDogCamaro · 09-01-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwantone2

Dang, hope it gets fixed properly and quick!

Thanks! It was definitely sad leaving her there at the dealer but I have an appointment on Tuesday to get her all fixed up!

jesserayjames · 09-01-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Not sure why anyone would take their Camaro to Wal Mart for anything...and then be surprised they screwed up...

X's two....................................

MYDLIFECRISIS · 09-01-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TranbyDevilDogCamaro

Didn't think I'd come on here to get schooled or for the condescending comment but whatever.
If it makes you feel better im a girl and I learned my lesson.

Sorry you had to learn that way, but at least there's no real damage and the dealer will get you back up and running. Sucks to be without the car for the weekend. I feel for ya! :(

TranbyDevilDogCamaro · 09-01-2012, 05:23 PM

No she's home, the dealer isn't authorized to clean up oil because it violates OSHA regulation so they recommended I go to a place called Llyods auto detail. So now I just have to wait. I just had to pay to replace my oring but Walmart is covering that too.

Any suggestions? In the meantime while she sits in the garage?

GunnyG · 09-01-2012, 08:18 PM

I officially don't have an answer to help you out...but I'm thinking. Is Lloyd's local in Oside?

jmaynard · 09-01-2012, 08:49 PM

Not sure why anyone would even step foot in a Walmart. Sure, things cost less but at what expense. If the Occupy movement has any intelligent people runing the thing they would be blocking access to Walmarts across the country instead of Wall St. Hate to tell anyone that got what they deserved, but........

TranbyDevilDogCamaro · 09-01-2012, 11:01 PM

I think I'm over this whole thread thing. I get it. I
MESSED UP. My car still works, it's going to get taken care of, yeah it's a little bit of a hassle. Yeah, it was dumb. But seriously come on? I didn't come here for the negative feedback or the I told you so's. (I expected one or two since someone ALWAYS has to rub it in) I'm pretty sure this site has a few lovely ladies, but mainly guys but honestly its like I'm getting bitched at by a bunch of girls. If I wanted to get crap for this I would have posted on a mustang forum.

2010SLVRBULIT · 09-01-2012, 11:14 PM

glad it worked out OK for ya'..

SPARTAN sui · 09-01-2012, 11:17 PM

Hey OP, don't worry, I recently had a bad experience taking my car to Tires Plus for an oil change. They put a quart too much in, I caught it right after they did it and they paid for that, an alignment, and my next oil change. I don't have much knowledge with motors, however I Like going hands on, so after my next free oil change I'll be handling all future oil changes. It's really easy on the V6 model, you only need ramps to get to the drain plug. Just a thought!

TranbyDevilDogCamaro · 09-01-2012, 11:23 PM

Thanks! I am in the same boat! I am trying to learn, and somethings are trial and error. Luckily this wasn't THAT big of an error. My hubby's away most of the time and I want to try and take care of her the best I can. So I'll keep that tip in mind! I'm hoping to get enough good helpful stuff to eventually not need to come on here, especially after all the crap.

SPARTAN sui · 09-01-2012, 11:45 PM

Just hang in there, don't take to heart what some wise guys say on this message board, it really is a great place for tips and advice, however with thousands of members, you're bound to run into a few sour apples.

Btw, Walmart isn't evil, they're a corporation. They're not any different than Target or Best Buy. I worked for Walmart for 16 months and it was a good experience.

its a syn · 09-01-2012, 11:56 PM

Sure hope you can find someone you can trust for your next oil change. Hope the cleanup works out for ya.

turbostang7 · 09-02-2012, 12:48 AM

Could of happened anywhere you go, its more common than people think, that or leaving the old gasket on. So if you decide to change your own just make sure the old gasket comes off lol.
Good thing wal-mart is taking care of it for you!

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2

GunnyG · 09-02-2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

Just hang in there, don't take to heart what some wise guys say on this message board, it really is a great place for tips and advice, however with thousands of members, you're bound to run into a few sour apples.

Btw, Walmart isn't evil, they're a corporation. They're not any different than Target or Best Buy. I worked for Walmart for 16 months and it was a good experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

Hey OP, don't worry, I recently had a bad experience taking my car to Tires Plus for an oil change. They put a quart too much in, I caught it right after they did it and they paid for that, an alignment, and my next oil change. I don't have much knowledge with motors, however I Like going hands on, so after my next free oil change I'll be handling all future oil changes. It's really easy on the V6 model, you only need ramps to get to the drain plug. Just a thought!

This

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TranbyDevilDogCamaro · 09-02-2012, 03:54 AM

Aww thanks for the encouraging and helpful advice everyone!

Here's the picture of the victim of my mistake, lol.
& a picture of Cammy at the dealer, (yeah! I took a picture! It was torture leaving her behind, especially because it was my bad.

I thought I wasn't gonna see her till after the holiday.)
At least she looked extra gorge as I was driving away....

MYDLIFECRISIS · 09-02-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TranbyDevilDogCamaro

I think I'm over this whole thread thing. I get it. I
MESSED UP. My car still works, it's going to get taken care of, yeah it's a little bit of a hassle. Yeah, it was dumb. But seriously come on? I didn't come here for the negative feedback or the I told you so's. (I expected one or two since someone ALWAYS has to rub it in) I'm pretty sure this site has a few lovely ladies, but mainly guys but honestly its like I'm getting bitched at by a bunch of girls. If I wanted to get crap for this I would have posted on a mustang forum.

Hang in there! Don't let a few bad responses get you down. There's always a few in a large group. There's plenty of positive feedback here for you, concentrate on those responses. We've all gone to the wrong place with our vehicles at one point, and anyone that says they never had a bad experience is lying. You learned from it, that's most important here. I'm sure she'll forgive you!!

90503 · 09-02-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TranbyDevilDogCamaro

No she's home, the dealer isn't authorized to clean up oil because it violates OSHA regulation so they recommended I go to a place called Llyods auto detail. So now I just have to wait. I just had to pay to replace my oring but Walmart is covering that too.

Any suggestions? In the meantime while she sits in the garage?

Just guessing at how "bad" the mess is, but I would try to get off as much as you can before the oil "bakes" on...They may get it cleaned up, but you don't want power/hot water/whatever blasted onto any electrical or dainty areas...
Also, I've heard of botched oil jobs where they get on the exhaust, pump out a lot of smoke and it ends up in the cabin filter, and smell inside the cab...Might want to think about changing that filter afterwards if you smell anything inside...good luck...

Side note...a buddy of mine many years ago fried his engine from a botched filter replacement...All the place that did it was responsible for was to give him a new filter...lol...So if Wal-Mart is going the extra step to clean it up and make you happy, you're doing good...

09-01-2012, 04:09 PM	#1
TranbyDevilDogCamaro TranbyDevilDogCamaro Drives: Black Beauty 2LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 11	Grrr! Pinched O-ring courtesy of Walmart. Got my oil changed a week ago at Walmart (I know! I know. Lesson Learned) and I just realized on Friday, since I let my baby rest in the garage for a long time, that I had a massive oil leak! So I take her back to Walmart mad as hell and the guy said they "probably over filled it", and that the cap wasn't on securely and just to moniter it. So I figured ok it's just residual oil. Cue yesterday morning when I realize the same puddle and my gut told me take her in ASAP to the dealer despite my husbands hesitation, and low and behold they take her in, lift her up and she starts spewing oil. The diagnosis..... Pinched Oring. My poor Cammy needs to have the whole engine area steam cleaned and luckily for the hissy fit I threw, it is ALL on Walmarts tab.

09-01-2012, 04:30 PM	#2
Iwantone2 Pinche Team Leader Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,069 View My Garage	Dang, hope it gets fixed properly and quick! __________________

09-01-2012, 08:18 PM	#9
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2010 Satin Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 7,521 View My Garage	I officially don't have an answer to help you out...but I'm thinking. Is Lloyd's local in Oside? __________________

09-01-2012, 11:17 PM	#13
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 2LT Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 646	Hey OP, don't worry, I recently had a bad experience taking my car to Tires Plus for an oil change. They put a quart too much in, I caught it right after they did it and they paid for that, an alignment, and my next oil change. I don't have much knowledge with motors, however I Like going hands on, so after my next free oil change I'll be handling all future oil changes. It's really easy on the V6 model, you only need ramps to get to the drain plug. Just a thought! __________________

09-01-2012, 11:45 PM	#15
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 2LT Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 646	Just hang in there, don't take to heart what some wise guys say on this message board, it really is a great place for tips and advice, however with thousands of members, you're bound to run into a few sour apples. Btw, Walmart isn't evil, they're a corporation. They're not any different than Target or Best Buy. I worked for Walmart for 16 months and it was a good experience. __________________

09-01-2012, 04:38 PM	#3
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS/1LE Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 2,226	Not sure why anyone would take their Camaro to Wal Mart for anything...and then be surprised they screwed up...

09-01-2012, 05:23 PM	#8
TranbyDevilDogCamaro TranbyDevilDogCamaro Drives: Black Beauty 2LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 11	No she's home, the dealer isn't authorized to clean up oil because it violates OSHA regulation so they recommended I go to a place called Llyods auto detail. So now I just have to wait. I just had to pay to replace my oring but Walmart is covering that too. Any suggestions? In the meantime while she sits in the garage?

09-01-2012, 08:49 PM	#10
jmaynard Drives: 2012 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Garland Tx Posts: 450	Not sure why anyone would even step foot in a Walmart. Sure, things cost less but at what expense. If the Occupy movement has any intelligent people runing the thing they would be blocking access to Walmarts across the country instead of Wall St. Hate to tell anyone that got what they deserved, but........

09-01-2012, 11:01 PM	#11
TranbyDevilDogCamaro TranbyDevilDogCamaro Drives: Black Beauty 2LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 11	I think I'm over this whole thread thing. I get it. I MESSED UP. My car still works, it's going to get taken care of, yeah it's a little bit of a hassle. Yeah, it was dumb. But seriously come on? I didn't come here for the negative feedback or the I told you so's. (I expected one or two since someone ALWAYS has to rub it in) I'm pretty sure this site has a few lovely ladies, but mainly guys but honestly its like I'm getting bitched at by a bunch of girls. If I wanted to get crap for this I would have posted on a mustang forum.

09-01-2012, 11:14 PM	#12
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: 2010SIM/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 5,872 View My Garage	glad it worked out OK for ya'..

09-01-2012, 11:23 PM	#14
TranbyDevilDogCamaro TranbyDevilDogCamaro Drives: Black Beauty 2LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 11	Thanks! I am in the same boat! I am trying to learn, and somethings are trial and error. Luckily this wasn't THAT big of an error. My hubby's away most of the time and I want to try and take care of her the best I can. So I'll keep that tip in mind! I'm hoping to get enough good helpful stuff to eventually not need to come on here, especially after all the crap.

09-01-2012, 11:56 PM	#16
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green SE Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 2,406 View My Garage	Sure hope you can find someone you can trust for your next oil change. Hope the cleanup works out for ya. __________________

09-02-2012, 12:48 AM	#17
turbostang7 Drives: 2012 45th 2ss Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 63	Could of happened anywhere you go, its more common than people think, that or leaving the old gasket on. So if you decide to change your own just make sure the old gasket comes off lol. Good thing wal-mart is taking care of it for you! Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2

09-02-2012, 03:54 AM	#19
TranbyDevilDogCamaro TranbyDevilDogCamaro Drives: Black Beauty 2LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 11	Aww thanks for the encouraging and helpful advice everyone! Here's the picture of the victim of my mistake, lol. & a picture of Cammy at the dealer, (yeah! I took a picture! It was torture leaving her behind, especially because it was my bad. I thought I wasn't gonna see her till after the holiday.) At least she looked extra gorge as I was driving away....