Why would engine seize with only 75k miles?
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The oil light is not a low indicator. Ive seen the 5qt. jugs at most dealers. I dont see why they would have 1qt. bottle-bottle'd it, but they may have only did 1-2 went, back for more and got distracted. With the service manager who wrote your receipt being fired, do you see a mistake on your service ticket like the wrong vehicle, engine, or oil type?
Gary
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Dont think He ever had issues or a reason to check between changes. OC should not have came on this hard. Definitely shud have checked when he got home from dealer.
#66
Yes I did regularly check the oil through the dipstick. It is called preventative maintenance. As a matter of fact, I keep clean rags in the trunk and in my garage for that very reason.
Last edited by CCG35; 06-10-2013 at 06:42 PM. Reason: spell
#67
I'm all about helping anyone but this whole story is whack, doesn't make sense, and even if my grandma had a car with a seized engine, she would know what she did to cause it. And this keeps being bumped. Seriously....an engine doesn't just seize, something happened or you were vandalized and didn't know it. One thing causes your engine to seize if its not hydrolocked...no oil. So you had a major oil leak or didn't put oil in.
I still think its your Flux capacitor. Easy fix below.
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I still think its your Flux capacitor. Easy fix below.
Easy fixhttp://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=21
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Nissan used Mobil 5w30 but Infiniti used Mobil Special 5w30 for the oil changes. Is the viscosity the same? The car broke down only 9 days from having the oil changed (800 miles). Could they have not put enough oil during the oil change which caused a overheat/malfunction? Is this a common occurrence for Infiniti cars to blow a rod at 75k miles? Ill probably pay to fix it. Would it be fair to ask for some type of discount on the service since I bought the car from them?
I'd say this is 100% dealer error!! Your car seems to be a well taken care of, properly maintained example, you still go the dealership for oil changes, this is not your fault! I wonder why an oil light would not appear lit up on your dash? I would talk to a lawyer concerning this, they just may be able to scare the dealer straight into taking care of this for you. They are going to deny full responsibility, though from what it appears, they indeed are responsible.
Good luck, please keep us updated on this developing situation!
#71
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Couple updates: The mechanic told me 2 pistons broke on top end, he said normally they break on bottom. in addition ,the oil pickup was bent. The timing chain was still entact on old engine too. I attached a pic of the old drain pan. The new rebuilt engine already in car. This should the final few days/week.
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it seems like a good case to take to attorney and just have them pressure dealer for picking up the bill.
If dealer says that cause of the damage is oil starvation. They were the last ones to touch the car and mess with the oil level before the failure.
I say talk to attorney and maybe have them write a letter to dealer explaining that if they don't pick up the bill you intend to sue.
Keep the records and file a small claims after you done. Logically it is clear that dealer should bare at least half of the cost for replacing new engine due to the fact that they were the last ones to touch it.
If dealer says that cause of the damage is oil starvation. They were the last ones to touch the car and mess with the oil level before the failure.
I say talk to attorney and maybe have them write a letter to dealer explaining that if they don't pick up the bill you intend to sue.
Keep the records and file a small claims after you done. Logically it is clear that dealer should bare at least half of the cost for replacing new engine due to the fact that they were the last ones to touch it.
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