Servicing Oil leak after service

Bungle · 2nd June 2008, 06:55

Seems these dealers have a bit of trouble when it comes to servicing these cars.

Had the car serviced a couple of days ago, the 2nd one, and Mrs Bungle noticed last night a big patch of new looking engine oil on the drive.
A quick look under engine revealed traces of oil around the sheilds under the car, and a bit of cardboard under the car overnight has engine oil on (not too much, a bit of a dribble).

Will be calling them a bit later, and am willing and able to take the car and and create a scene if I need to. I will wait to see what their response is and what they offer.

It's not on the scale of Pottsy's car creating an oi-slick in his engine bay, but I'm not amused.

It may be worth noting that on checking the oil level this morning, it is about 50% above the max marker on the dip stick.

robbo51 · 2nd June 2008, 07:07

Looks like they've overfilled it.
Dont drive it till you get the OK from the garage

Bungle · 2nd June 2008, 07:18

It's on an airport run to Gatwick as I speak with Mrs Bungle at the helm. We had family relying on us to get them to the airport this morning. It was too late to let them down.
The dealer had better hope and pray the engine doesn't get damaged in the process.

NEEMSTAR · 3rd June 2008, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

It's on an airport run to Gatwick as I speak with Mrs Bungle at the helm. We had family relying on us to get them to the airport this morning. It was too late to let them down.
The dealer had better hope and pray the engine doesn't get damaged in the process.

the dealer won't see it like that ....

Bungle · 3rd June 2008, 20:14

Well, I'm really not impressed with the dealers. I'm sending a letter to HUK and their head office.

I phoned them at about 9 and said the car will be with them by midday. At 11 I turned up and explained that it is p!ssing out oil on my drive and it is over filled with oil. They took the car and asked me to wait. I had a nose around the new CRV and Accords, and I'm ready to trade!

The service guys comes back and announces that it's fixed.
I asked what has been fixed, and he said the oil filter had a dodgy seal, so it has been replaced (the seal or filter?!).
I asked him about the oil level, and he said it was fine. I asked how he knew, and he said he used the dipstick. I pointed out that the engine has been running just a minute or two prior, and reading will be useless as the oil is not settled in sump.
He just insisted it was fine as the "engine was off" and he obviously knew better than me.
I stated that he was the expert, I have no idea what i'm talking about, and walked out.
I got home, let the oil settle, and checked the level again. Guess what? It was still above maximum, even after all the driving, the leakage on the drive, and any loss from changing the oil filter.

I will be calling HUK, and sending a letter to them, the dealer, and the dealer's HO.

Why do our good cars so often get let down by poor dealers?

illegalhunter · 3rd June 2008, 21:38

Stick it to them mate , dealers are screwing us over all the time

2nd June 2008, 06:55	#1 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Oil leak after service Seems these dealers have a bit of trouble when it comes to servicing these cars. Had the car serviced a couple of days ago, the 2nd one, and Mrs Bungle noticed last night a big patch of new looking engine oil on the drive. A quick look under engine revealed traces of oil around the sheilds under the car, and a bit of cardboard under the car overnight has engine oil on (not too much, a bit of a dribble). Will be calling them a bit later, and am willing and able to take the car and and create a scene if I need to. I will wait to see what their response is and what they offer. It's not on the scale of Pottsy's car creating an oi-slick in his engine bay, but I'm not amused. It may be worth noting that on checking the oil level this morning, it is about 50% above the max marker on the dip stick.

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2nd June 2008, 07:07	#2 (permalink)
robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,429 Thanks: 57 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks like they've overfilled it. Dont drive it till you get the OK from the garage

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's on an airport run to Gatwick as I speak with Mrs Bungle at the helm. We had family relying on us to get them to the airport this morning. It was too late to let them down. The dealer had better hope and pray the engine doesn't get damaged in the process.

3rd June 2008, 20:14	#5 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, I'm really not impressed with the dealers. I'm sending a letter to HUK and their head office. I phoned them at about 9 and said the car will be with them by midday. At 11 I turned up and explained that it is p!ssing out oil on my drive and it is over filled with oil. They took the car and asked me to wait. I had a nose around the new CRV and Accords, and I'm ready to trade! The service guys comes back and announces that it's fixed. I asked what has been fixed, and he said the oil filter had a dodgy seal, so it has been replaced (the seal or filter?!). I asked him about the oil level, and he said it was fine. I asked how he knew, and he said he used the dipstick. I pointed out that the engine has been running just a minute or two prior, and reading will be useless as the oil is not settled in sump. He just insisted it was fine as the "engine was off" and he obviously knew better than me. I stated that he was the expert, I have no idea what i'm talking about, and walked out. I got home, let the oil settle, and checked the level again. Guess what? It was still above maximum, even after all the driving, the leakage on the drive, and any loss from changing the oil filter. I will be calling HUK, and sending a letter to them, the dealer, and the dealer's HO. Why do our good cars so often get let down by poor dealers?

3rd June 2008, 21:38	#6 (permalink)
illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,893 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Stick it to them mate , dealers are screwing us over all the time