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That is why pictures would be helpful.

 

Warranty didnt cover it. Dealership wont take the Blame because according to them if it was their screw up, it shouldve happened right then not after 6 k miles. Engine it toast. Oil pan had nothing but metal shavings. Dealer ship quoted 7k to re pair the engine. I found a used one for 2100 with 40k miles. + 800 to the mechanic to swap. total $2900 + 220 to the dealer for dignosis. now my ododmeter reads 73k but will have an engine with 30k miles less on it. Next week they will start swaping.

 

wish i had changed my own oil earlier and i would be 3k richer.

 

Damn, that really blows. Glad you found a reasonably priced replacement and were able to save some money but overall a crappy situation. Almost worth taking them to small claims court, there's no way in hell an oil filter could work it's way loose if properly installed.

 

Sucks to hear! Good news is you'll have a running taco again

 

That sucks.

I know nothing about the Small Claims process. You might look into it. What I would be worried about is whether you can LOSE anything other than your time.......maybe someone knows.