2016 Volvo V60 - dealer put used oil back in the car

[Krieg]

Is it SOP for dealers to to drain used oil and re-use it? Sorry, but that is not okay. Just a humble opinion. Motor oil is cheap.. Yet, some people argue about using an oil filter twice..

 

[fdcg27]

Is it SOP for dealers to to drain used oil and re-use it? Sorry, but that is not okay. Just a humble opinion. Motor oil is cheap.. Yet, some people argue about using an oil filter twice..

I agree since there is no way to keep the drained oil actually clean in the shop environment.
The OP had an oil consumption test done due to a defect inflicted by the manufacturer and they then denied warranty on that defect.
Dumping the drain oil back in is adding insult to injury.

 

[Saabnutt]

Brand new to this forum, and I just wanted to comment on the reusing of coolant, which I have done a few times. I do 99% of my own service and, as such, a lot of it gets done late at night or on weekends when the stores are closed. At least once I reused the coolant in an “emergency” situation when it was not possible to run out and purchase new antifreeze. Filtered once or twice through some coffee filters I see no problem in putting good used coolant back into the cooling system.

After owning Saab’s for the last 32 years I finally made the switch to Volvo (the Saab was in an accident and totaled). I bought a 2013 S60 T5 FWD with 102,000 miles on it and just completed my first oil change.

Finding a good Volvo dealer can be a chore, but I think there is at least one left in northern NJ, although I haven’t had to take this “new” car there yet. There’s also an excellent independent near me, but I prefer to do all my own service whenever possible.

 

[tiger862]

Back in 90s Toyota would change rings for oil usage without cat codes. They instructed us to drain coolant in clean containers as well as oil. We would order a head gasket, ring set and a tube of sealant. Remove piston and replace rings. Everything got reused. I have seen lots of shady repairs however only had one comeback that was from overheating. Toyota was the shadiest. Well except insurance companies. If not using oil before 500 miles keep driving it and check regularly. I drove a Chevrolet truck for 300k and it would use 1 quart every 100 miles and Chevrolet wouldn't do anything since it was considered normal.

 

[JimPghPA]

Get a low trim level nissan altima with the simple normally aspirated four cylinder. Great seats, And the low trim level versions still have enough rubber between the road and the rim. Don't get the fancy variable displacement engine version.

 

[John105]

Too many times consumers get what they "think" a company should do firmly in their head, and are then dissapointed in what actually transpires. I too "think" he should have got new oil, OR been offered to buy new oil at cost, OR even bring his own in to be used for the refill. I would have spoke up beforehand and asked about it.

What it really boils down to is people believing others will treat them as they would want to be treated themselves. Some posters and their responses are constantly Debbie downers. Why do they bother to respond?

When we handle food, we worry about contamination. Feces, blood, hair, saliva, etc. hepatitis comes to mind. So imho it’s valid to think good possibility the oil was drained into a dirty pan. If so, why not refill with clean oil, regardless of mileage? OPs concern is understandable.

Agree with speaking up, but we don’t always think of everything. Why I ordered a Michelin Crossclimate 2 to use as a spare and it’s a directional tire.