What will and will not void warrantee?

[Dennis The Menace]

I got 3yr/60,000 outta the dealer when I baught my 07 speed 3, what will and won't void the warrantee? Example, exhaust, intake, BOV, suspension etc.

Thanks

[Mazdy]

Everything exept performance parts (Exhaust,Intakes,Headers..etc) which will definitely void your warranty

[cwp_sedan]

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Stop posting just to read your own comments bud lol.


You need to be very careful when modding.

Typically when you do a modification, it won't void the warranty on the entire vehicle, but it "could" cause you problems depending if you have any problems in the future. Typically the party you change and anything related to the modification would be denied a warranty claim.

Something as simple as changing your headlight bulbs to aftermarket bulbs can void your warranty. If the bulbs melt the housing because of excessive heat, you are SOL. This mod wouldn't void the warranty of the motor or exhaust, etc. See what I mean.

An intake, BOV, suspension, can all void the warranty of their application if something were to happen. Intake - messed up MAF sensor, BOVs are not liked by dealerships in general, lowering springs/coils - blown shocks or struts. These parts may not be covered because they could have failed prematurely because of the aftermarket parts used. Headers are also a big no no.

A lot of dealerships don't like mods and use it as an easy way out to NOT work on your car or to give you a proper warranty claim. This is just because they are ignorant and aren't willing to actually accept that people do modify cars and they should treat each car, modification and part differently.

[PearlM3]

Basically if your worried about voiding your warranty then either don't mod, or stick to appearance mods. Like a wise man once said "gotta pay to play"

[Jeff-TheBiz]

what kind of warranty did you 'give' you?

Dealer/Map/aftermarket?

[SomeGuy]

My dealer told me I was okay with doing intake/inlet, rear mount, and exhaust basically. Said a BPV/BOV, fuel pump, downpipe are starting to get into risky territory where they won't void everything but it would be grey...so basically it would be on a case by case basis for warranty claims and if they were feeling kind or not. Finally any sort of tune (including an accessport), turbo upgrade, rebuild, etc and you lose your entire powertrain warranty.

Best bet is to ask your dealer.

[Scottobot]

If you're worried about warranty when modding don't forget that some modding can void your insurance. That's my greater concern personally.