Quote Originally Posted by HVF00T View Post
I never said unqualified. I said you don't need a license.

A "qualified" person in this case is someone that knows how to remove and replace a sump plug, remove and replace an oil filter, fill an engine with oil and check the level. You don't need to be licensed to do this nor will it void your warranty.

I expect you and others in this forum to use a bit of common sense. If I change my oil, forget to tighten the sump plug properly and the engine seizes, of course I don't expect Honda to cover the repairs under warranty.

But if I change the oil using an API service SL or higher grade oil, fit an OEM Honda oil filter, tighten the sump plug to the correct torque and ensure the oil level is correct, and the engine seizes, I would expect Honda to repair under warranty because a licensed mechanic would have done exactly as I did when changing the oil.

You need to give others in this forum some credit and assume they have some common sense and basic intellect. If some people are not comfortable changing their own oil, then by all means go and pay someone to do it.
Knowing how rarely Honda have warranty issues with engines most people would never have to worry if they are unlicensed & done their own servicing. However if something did happen to go wrong I would hate to to be the one to test that comment.

Being self taught in any field does not make you qualified in that particular field. In saying that I know Basic Servicing on Modern Cars is very straight forward, but I believe any Manufacturer would have a right to refuse a warranty repair where an unlicensed or non trades person has done their own servicing.