Spoke with Lew,

He's always been honest in the past and Im sure he's been honest now.

while we were talking about hyundai's (we both own em) , 335i oil changes, etc. we discussed the oil consumption problem and he states "I've never had to service a car for oil consumption problem, nor have i replaced an engine other then user ripping out the oil pan". I find it really strange we read posts everywhere about the oil consumption and engine replacements. While im not doubting it a few ideas come to mind...

1. my dealer doesnt service a lot of cars
2. there is a very small yet vocal group of people that have encountered this problem.
3. he's just lying


not making any arguments just stating my observations.


ppp

 

This is a documented problem, and it is VERY rare.

Your dealer may not have any knowledge of it, as there have obviously not been any issues with cars from there yet, or there may never be, or the owners don't know the issue is there if it is.

Being a smart service adviser is one thing...not knowing what you don't know is another.

I'm not bashing him...but most advisors only know about documented TSB's and what they personally encounter.

Rick

 

naa no biggie,

i never said he didnt hear about it, just never happened during his watch.

but your right, id be afraid if the service advisor didnt know about the bulletins!

ppp

 

ive had my g for about a month and i too have read these posts and ive been checking my oil WEEKLY. cuz im all worried but so far so good. i think it really only affects people who didnt properly break their engines in. but other than that im not worried anymore, oil level hasnt moved a drop in a month.

 

Maybe...but I have no issue 'normal break in' never happened here

Since my car had 4 miles on it, I've driven it VERY hard. When I left the dealer I took it about 120MPH and have messed with it ever since.

Maybe I'm lucky, but I think this is another issue. I know if several/many that have driven and broken in the car properly, per them at least, and they have the issue.

Rick

 

Remember 98% of service writers are salesmen/women and know very little about vehicles.

 

well guys, i checked my oil today after work and it did drop not much maybe 1/4 inch from the full line. but still, WHAT THE HELL MANNNNNNNN!