# shift518's "ask a dealership service writer anything" thread

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788>\
**Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\
**Created:** [February 4, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788 "2011-02-04T21:40:29Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 14\
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**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/21 "2011-02-08T15:41:50Z")

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> [@Help name my boat](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-name-my-boat/39511/10):
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> why isnt the rear locker/traction control in my FJ covered under the 60k drivetrain warranty?

It should be, of course if i wanted to get a drivetrain warranty to pass i have to convince not one but 2 upper management jackasses that toyota is at fault for building a turd and it wasnt caused by “excessive use” which is bullshit

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**Author:** ![JiM\_P\_2001](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim_p_2001/32/6364_2.png) [@JiM\_P\_2001](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JiM_P_2001)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/22 "2011-02-08T15:59:22Z")

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Why does Brew like to have sex with men, and can he get an oil change? Last time I checked, he was a quart low.

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**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/23 "2011-02-08T16:38:32Z")

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> [@Help name my boat](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-name-my-boat/39511/10):
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> why isnt the rear locker/traction control in my FJ covered under the 60k drivetrain warranty?

Should have bought a GM 100k warranty that is almost impossible to void. I’ve literally replaced front axles in a tahoe, because a guy left the truck in auto four wheel on the northway.

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**Author:** ![IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/24 "2011-02-08T17:35:19Z")

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Is it true that if you dont use it, You lose it?

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**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/25 "2011-02-08T19:14:51Z")

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> [@Who knows the truth about my Audi?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-knows-the-truth-about-my-audi/39414/406):
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> Why are first gen Tacomas with 100kmi still $12K.

probably because theres like 10 left that didnt get bought back due to a disintegrating frame

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**Author:** ![crazybrew609](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/crazybrew609/32/6319_2.png) [@crazybrew609](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/crazybrew609)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/26 "2011-02-08T19:53:51Z")

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> [@FS:1995 Ford F350 w/ 7.3l Powerstroke turbo diesel 4wd Dump truck w/plow $7,800 O.B.O](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1995-ford-f350-w-7-3l-powerstroke-turbo-diesel-4wd-dump-truck-w-plow-7-800-o-b-o/39333/3):
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> Why does Brew like to have sex with men, and can he get an oil change? Last time I checked, he was a quart low.

my check oil light came on the other day… you were not around:'(

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**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/27 "2011-02-09T05:39:25Z")

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> [@Who knows the truth about my Audi?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-knows-the-truth-about-my-audi/39414/421):
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> It should be, of course if i wanted to get a drivetrain warranty to pass i have to convince not one but 2 upper management jackasses that toyota is at fault for building a turd and it wasnt caused by “excessive use” which is bullshit

been down that road TWO TIMES when the t-case got stuck in low range on the trail.

i was told by Toyota USA that they WILL NOT give me a 3rd t-case so I stopped using it for what they advertise it should be used for :lol

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**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/28 "2011-02-09T06:43:17Z")

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> [@Happy BDay StairSRT4 !!!1!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-bday-stairsrt4-1/39498/58):
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> probably because theres like 10 left that didnt get bought back due to a disintegrating frame

Good point, but they only crushed up to the 2000s.

People got a great deal, they were offering like KBB excellent value X 1.5

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**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/29 "2011-02-09T06:48:57Z")

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yeah, alot of guys in my offroad club got $$$

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**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/30 "2011-02-09T08:43:56Z")

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My buddy made toyota replace the frame on his tacoma, wouldn’t part with his truck.

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**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/31 "2011-02-09T08:52:21Z")

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> [@FS: 94 civic ex auto- $1000](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-94-civic-ex-auto-1000/39302/13):
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> My buddy made toyota replace the frame on his tacoma, wouldn’t part with his truck.

Yep, lots did this as well. (Mostly 2000+ owners)

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**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/32 "2011-02-09T09:47:20Z")

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> [@FS/TW: GT35r TUrbLo and more \*\*\*Must see\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-tw-gt35r-turblo-and-more-must-see/39522/27):
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> Yep, lots did this as well. (Mostly 2000+ owners)

Yeah his is a 2000 and didn’t wanna go through the hastle of taking off the lift and removing the storage areas he built into the bed.

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**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/33 "2011-02-09T10:41:26Z")

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Hey DJ

[http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=22676](http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=22676)

:ninja

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**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518s-ask-a-dealership-service-writer-anything-thread/256788/34 "2011-02-09T17:01:06Z")

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> [@Test your speakers.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-your-speakers/39517/23):
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> Hey DJ
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> [http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=22676](http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=22676)
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> :ninja

work inbox had a couple emails this morning…:rofl

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