[boostedsti06]

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[Kirv]

hmmmm. good question. it actually would make sense that it would void your warranty on your motor from the dealer pov. but not for your turbo/suspension/body rust/other items other than the motor.

[boostedsti06]

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is this part true ?? someone told me that
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[boondocksaint]

This is pretty long, but it contains an answer to your question.

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/showthre...762#post235762

I don't think anyone's asked about "oil filter" but I think your dealership guy is full of

[klaymon]

Basically if the dealer does not supply the maintenance item free of charge, they cannot hold it against you if you use another brand. This is federal law. Your dealer would not have a leg to stand on if they tried to enforce that.

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1.The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))
This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part:
“No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name...” (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)).

[05_GD7]

who at the subaru dealer told you this?

The 8th grader who washes the cars on sundays??