In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we're diving deep into the real-life drama of dealership repairs. Chris shares the shocking story of how his Ford F-150 nearly died in a Starbucks drive-thru, leading to a full engine replacement, a clown car rental, and a dealership that literally vanished.

With special guest Courage, the duo also breaks down the ongoing debate of DIY car maintenance vs dealership service, plus oil change myths, brake wear mysteries, and why some mechanics panic over a simple headlight sticker.

If you’ve ever dealt with frustrating service departments or wondered when to skip the dealer and grab a wrench yourself, this is your episode.

🔧 What You’ll Learn:

• Why rear brakes sometimes wear out faster than the front

• What happened when Chris’s F-150 lost all oil pressure 😱

• How dealerships handle full engine swaps (and what they don’t tell you)

• What voids a car warranty — and what doesn't

• The truth about “free” oil changes and rental cars

• How to log your own DIY maintenance in Carfax

• • Courage’s VIP experience with Infiniti — and a nightmare at Hyundai

  
  

  00:00 🎙️ Intro – Dealership Stories & Courage Returns

  00:51 🛠️ Courage’s Car Maintenance: Jack Stands & Brake Work

  02:25 🛢️ Oil Talk: OEM Specs, 0W-30 vs 5W-30

  04:00 🔧 Rear Brake Wear on Trucks – What’s Up With That?

  05:42 🚗 Chris Asks Courage to Do His Brakes

  06:45 🏢 What’s the Deal with Dealerships?

  08:25 📺 Crazy Local Dealership Commercials

  09:57 🚙 Toyota Tacoma at Costco – Worth $36k?

  11:32 📊 What Does “4x2” Mean Anyway?

  13:00 💥 Ford F-150 Engine Failure in the Drive-Thru

  19:35 🔄 Dealership Changes Ownership Mid-Repair

  22:30 🎪 The Clown Car Rental During Warranty Repairs

  25:45 🧾 Extended Warranty Wins & Rental Hacks

  27:40 🚙 Infiniti Dealership Loaner Experience (VIP Style)

  31:00 😤 Hyundai Service Center Letdowns

  33:00 🚫 “Modded” Headlights = No Service?!

  35:40 ⚙️ How Mods Affect Warranty Coverage

  39:20 ⏱️ Oil Change Timing – 3K, 5K or 10K Miles?

  41:25 🧼 Crush Washers, OEM Filters & Dealer Shortcuts

  43:30 📅 Tracking Maintenance Yourself via Carfax

  45:45 🏁 Final Thoughts: DIY or Dealer?

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  This episode covers key topics like Ford F-150 engine failure, dealership horror stories, and the debate between DIY car maintenance vs dealership service. We discuss rear brake wear issues, oil pressure problems, and what happens during a full engine replacement at a dealership. You'll also hear about Hyundai dealership service frustrations, Infiniti loaner car experiences, and how car modifications can affect your vehicle warranty. Plus, we break down oil change intervals (3,000 vs 10,000 miles) and how to log your DIY repairs in Carfax to maintain accurate service records. Whether you're wrenching in your garage or battling dealership quotes, this episode is packed with real-world car advice.

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