Potential damage to engine
03-26-01, 11:21 AM
#1
Guest
Posts: n/a
My girlfriend had her ES300 serviced at an independent shop. They forgot to put oil in the car, she drove it about 8 miles before the oil light came on steadily. We stopped, put 5 quarts of oil in it, and drove on home. I listened for but did not hear any rod knocking or piston slapping but am concerned about damage down the way. I figure those 8 miles were the equiv. of about 20,000 miles. What kind of other damage could have occurred? I'm concerned about the camshafts and really am starting to think that they should replace the engine.
03-26-01, 07:25 PM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Petal,MS
Posts: 910
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ouch, no oil in the engine what kind of people work at this shop. I no it hurt your car but now that i read this my stomach is hurting.
Sorry i can't help you but maybe another member will answer your reply.
Sorry i can't help you but maybe another member will answer your reply.
03-26-01, 08:27 PM
#3
GX and 2IS Moderator
What to do
Dave,
as soon as possible you should report the incident to your local DMV. They usually have a 30 day cut-off for complaints, I'd then try the better business bureau to see if those morons have been reported for that before. That is inexcusable. If you paid by credit card I'd even call them and dispute until you get satisfaction of some kind, warranty or whatever. Good Luck.
as soon as possible you should report the incident to your local DMV. They usually have a 30 day cut-off for complaints, I'd then try the better business bureau to see if those morons have been reported for that before. That is inexcusable. If you paid by credit card I'd even call them and dispute until you get satisfaction of some kind, warranty or whatever. Good Luck.
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
