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Moto-Mojo · 08-03-2017, 10:32 PM

I mean, what did the dealer 'overlook' when granting warranty repairs in your case?

Moto-Mojo · 08-05-2017, 08:57 AM

Apparently this thread needs some stimulus: V6 vs V8? WHICH IS BETTER?

qcman · 08-05-2017, 10:05 AM

I'm tuned and just had some minor Powertrain Warranty work a week or so ago.... took my car in for a rear diff fluid change and they forgot the Friction modifier. Noticed the car groaned more than an old lady in the morning when she hadn't had her prunes LOL.

So I called them up and they agreed to make it right. Then the SA called me back and said there was a TSB for my car that used a newer and better fluid and the rear axle seals needed replacing due to not being compatible with the new fluid. Said PT Warranty would cover it & it did.

I left the tune on my car when I took it in. One because I wasn't trying to hide it and 2 was curious if they would check or notice it when test driving the car. Nothing was said even though the TSB required the car to driven in figure 8's after the service to distribute the fluid.

Perhaps he couldn't tell but if the trans had been in Sport Mode during the test it would be very obvious no doubt. My car looks stock though no CAI or anything so perhaps that makes a difference too. My PT is done in November anyways though.

Oh and I vote V8!

Avenging Orange · 08-05-2017, 11:47 AM

I always told them up front. Never had an issue.....but then again, I only had it in once for warranty.

Moto-Mojo · 08-05-2017, 01:11 PM

I've only had minor non-drivetrain warranty work done. I'm glad to hear the tune made it through. All I have a GM CAI and muffler delete. No hiding that. I think my dealer is somewhat mod friendly. If anyone knows of John L Sullivan in Roseville, CA being otherwise, plz advise!

Lndryguru · 08-07-2017, 11:52 PM

i took my 2013 ss for radiator under warranty i did say anything they didnt say anything have cold air intake shorty headers and programmer

08-03-2017, 10:32 PM	#1
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	What Mod(s) Did You 'get away with' And Still Use Warranty? I mean, what did the dealer 'overlook' when granting warranty repairs in your case? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-05-2017, 08:57 AM	#2
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Apparently this thread needs some stimulus: V6 vs V8? WHICH IS BETTER? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-05-2017, 10:05 AM	#3
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	I'm tuned and just had some minor Powertrain Warranty work a week or so ago.... took my car in for a rear diff fluid change and they forgot the Friction modifier. Noticed the car groaned more than an old lady in the morning when she hadn't had her prunes LOL. So I called them up and they agreed to make it right. Then the SA called me back and said there was a TSB for my car that used a newer and better fluid and the rear axle seals needed replacing due to not being compatible with the new fluid. Said PT Warranty would cover it & it did. I left the tune on my car when I took it in. One because I wasn't trying to hide it and 2 was curious if they would check or notice it when test driving the car. Nothing was said even though the TSB required the car to driven in figure 8's after the service to distribute the fluid. Perhaps he couldn't tell but if the trans had been in Sport Mode during the test it would be very obvious no doubt. My car looks stock though no CAI or anything so perhaps that makes a difference too. My PT is done in November anyways though. Oh and I vote V8! Last edited by qcman; 08-05-2017 at 10:25 AM.

08-05-2017, 11:47 AM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I always told them up front. Never had an issue.....but then again, I only had it in once for warranty. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

08-05-2017, 01:11 PM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	I've only had minor non-drivetrain warranty work done. I'm glad to hear the tune made it through. All I have a GM CAI and muffler delete. No hiding that. I think my dealer is somewhat mod friendly. If anyone knows of John L Sullivan in Roseville, CA being otherwise, plz advise! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-07-2017, 11:52 PM	#6
Lndryguru Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 226	i took my 2013 ss for radiator under warranty i did say anything they didnt say anything have cold air intake shorty headers and programmer __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Victory Red/Black Stripes