When you change your own oil.

[Habib]

When you change your own oil and filters is logging in a maintenance notebook good enough to keep you out of trouble if warranty work is required?

 

[4 MARIE]

might be a good idea to keep your receipts. A picture is worth a thousand words ,
so a little photographic evidence could serve some purpose too.
The cost of documenting your work, pales next to unreimbursed repairs if it comes up.

 

[Bfromla]

might be a good idea to keep your receipts. A picture is worth a thousand words ,
so a little photographic evidence could serve some purpose too.
The cost of documenting your work, pales next to unreimbursed repairs if it comes up.

:agree: But caution most receipts are now printed on thermal paper & fade if not completely disappear in rather short timeframe. :lecturef_smilie::banghead::barf: So get your receipt & photos in proper filing order, email a copy or two. With a proper heading so you can search all your files titled
"oil change"nojoke Quickly.

 

[Chupaca]

Records.....

Good to have for the sale or trade in as well. :thumbup:

 

[Habib]

A photo record is a great idea. Thanks. The

 

[CoolSpyder2014]

BRP suggest

I contacted BRP about this issue. I really don't trust the yahoos in my area to work on my machine. They said to keep the receipts as well. I also took photos of them with the odometer reading of the bike.

 

[JayBros]

I scan the receipts and save them with a dated memorandum for the record that lists the mileage, type of oil and amount used. On the mileage I list total ODO mileage as well as date and mileage of previous oil & filter change. Then again, I'm kind of anal about such records.

 

[Rawhide kid]

Some app's out there to help too, but be careful

I like app's for tracking things.

I used a firestone app for a few years which was great for tracking all the repairs and maint on my vehicles. Then I got a new phone and the app data did not transfer! ARgh. i didn't even think about it when getting the new phone.

Now I just use the "notes" app that comes with my iphone. It syncs to the cloud, and I can insert photos of the odometer and receipts easily.

Just a thought.

 

[finless]

I shoot a little video and keep it on YouTube.

Example:

Bob

 

[JerryB]

Hi Bfromla,

Re: printed on thermal paper & fade

Yup; I make a copy of these types of receipts; that usually works for as long as I will be owning any vehicle.

And I am one of those guys who keep meticulous records of all of my vehicles. That makes things usually sell a little faster IMO.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[ARtraveler]

Photo evidence is good. Have never heard of BRP denying warranty claims for added accessories or self done maintenance. But--CYA is always a good idea. :yes: