Dealership oil tech ruined my engine bay

Well got my oil change at the dealership (I work there) the guy left a half cut oil container in my engine bay (to catch the oil from my oil filter) let's just say I did not know until I popped my hood today. Oil everywhere and half my belt is thinner and soaked with oil. The container got caught on the belt and it's been rubbing on the sharp plastic for about 1500 miles. Let's just say I'm not happy.

What are everyone's thoughts?

 

Sorry for double picks, my phone is weird.

 

oof

 

Try to get them to fix it but it's gonna hurt you that you only noticed it after 1500 miles.

 

I'd definitely want a new belt if it damaged yours. Also a good cleaning!

 

and yet another reason why i will never EVER take my truck to the dealership for an oil change.

 

The pic does not lie it looks thinner to me... plus it's oil soaked which I heard will damage the belt and make it fail faster

 

So true, it's sad he's gonna havea hard time proving it now.

 

Best part is it was my last time... I was going to install a fumoto valve and do it myself after. I work there though so oil changes are 25 bucks

 

well since you are an employee and not really just a customer.... I bet they will not pay you out a single penny...

I would suggest learning how to change your own oil, and next time ask for a few minutes of free lift time so you can change it yourself...

 

They should make it right,no matter how many miles you drove. I would be pissed.

 

Yeah never heard anything just popped my hood and noticed it.

 

X2. Is the belt actually thinner or is it just clean where it's been rubbing? Oil under the hood won't really hurt anything, especially the 0.1 ounce that it probably had in it. The belt is a ~$20 sacrifice for having idiots try to work on your truck, not sure it's worth the effort especially this long after.

 

I'm not so much worried about the rubbing more then it being oil soaked. Oil makes those belts rot and they snap faster. Either way I will be replacing it now to avoid something worse

 

You're not a Mechanic @ this dealership right?

 

They're famous for those kind of shenanigans in my area. I have forced myself to do all maintenance on all my vehicles. I wouldn't let them pump gas for me.

As far as your situation, I would just count my losses and consider it a learning experience.

The people who live near capable, professional and honest dealerships should never take it for granted! You are fortunate

 

No i sell insurance

 

versus taking it to a jiffy lube? lol

 

i'd think the opposite. he works there, and he paid, which i assume means the mechanic was on the clock. should get taken care of just like any other paying customer, if not moreso, since he does work there and can influence/ interacts with customers.