Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Originally Posted By: super_slav
I will be voiding the warranty next service when I change the oil myself because of the laws in Australia, you need to be a licenses mechanic to keep the warranty but I cannot justify $400 for a oil change and am doing it myself. The oil I was referring too is mb 229.5, the 5w40 one, My car is a Skoda Fabia 1.2 tsi, so the higher ash content wont damage my engine, so since I do not have a DPF I can use any fully synthetic oil?
It's very stupid law.
Over here you only need to have document(s) showing that you use the right oil and filter and change it at reasonable interval.
If an engine failed because you use gear fluid or ATF ... instead of correct oil grade then it would void the warranty.
I'm not sure if I believe that. I would like to see the written law.
Most Australians still think you must have your car serviced by the dealer to meet warranty requirements, but that is of course not true. You do need a licence to service or repair vehicles in exchange for payment, but you can service your own car without a licence.
It stands to reason if you are suitably qualified or experienced to service a car it would stand up in court, but manufactures will try anything to get out of paying.