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Old 01-29-2004, 06:04 AM   #47 (permalink)
james t kirk
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Originally posted by DEI37
If all they did was add three liters of oil, then everything should be fine. To lose three quarts out of a 5 quart engine, while significant, shouldn't be a disaster. That should still be a 200,000 mile engine. Engines that DON'T burn oil bother me. A properly running and maintained engine WILL use oil...Ford calls 1 quart per 1000 miles normal, and will say "see ya later, have a nice day" if you complain about 2 quarts in one oil change period. After reading through it all again, the dealer has no obligation for a new motor even, and would probably have the warranty claim denied for engine replacement.
I can tell you work at a dealership.

Let's not forget that the engine stopped running and the car had to be towed into the dealer.

Stopped, not acted up, stopped.

The problem was traced to a lack of oil. 3.1 litres out of 4 were missing.

That's not good anyway you cut it.

If my friend was a lawyer and initiated a legal action against the dealer they would cave. Because she is not and I am starting to wonder about her commitment, they tell he to screw off.

All is not well with this engine, I can assure you.
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