No lihgts or gauges indicated the engine was hot until it was too late. Now the company is saying they are voiding the warrenty for not chaging the oil. They found no other issues...so they say.
2006-10-25 06:20:36 · 16 answers · asked by HeartAngel 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
not likely, were you supposed to take it in to have the heads retorqued? they messed up, give them a chance to fix it and then have someone else do it and sue them in small claims :(
2006-10-25 06:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NO AND IMPOSSIBLE! Blowing a head gasket as you call it has nothing to do with not changing the oil after rebuilding. Possibly if you drove the care considerably, did not change the oil, then parked it for 3 months, and if the oil sludged on one side, then maybe, it could do this under high RPM's; but still it's unlikely. Why? The two principle causes of a blown HG is most likely, Engine Over-heating, or sometimes mis-firing. Probably when you had the engine rebuilt, the mechanic told you to bring it in after 1000 miles. He did this so he could make sure he did everything correctly, nothing is lose, he tightened all the nuts and bolts, and to maybe re-torque the lifters, and also..since anytime you put new parts with older parts, excepting in a racing engine, you are never going to have a factory precision fit, there is going to be irregular "wear" on parts as they work and re-seat as it's called. Therefore, the oil is going to be filthy. When you do this, ask him if he is going to remove the oil pan and wash out the metal shavings. This might give you an extra 30k miles for the future and just letting him know that you know, may cause him to do it for free to cover his own guarantee to you.
2006-10-25 06:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by falacer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most warranties are conditional-you have to abide by these conditions in order for the warranty to be honored.
The 1000-mile oil change is done on rebuilt motors because, since all the parts are new, they have to 'break in' and wear into each other for good sealing, smooth operation, etc. During this process, the parts will wear off some of their material (various metals), which end up in the oil and oil filter. Changing the oil after the break-in process is completed removes the metal, which, if left unremoved, could cause premature engine wear.
Did the failure to change the oil cause the head gasket to blow? Probably not. However, by failing to follow the conditions of the warranty, you have voided it, and even if you were to take it to court, it is very unlikely you would win.
2006-10-25 06:34:56 · answer #3 · answered by Harry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If what you say is accurate, the company is on the hook. However, was there an oil leak leading to engine seizure? Was there coolant in the radiator? Those events would void your warranty, especially if the engine was out of oil. If you can prove you had the oil changed 1000 miles ago AND there was oil in the engine at failure (which if so, it should still be there) you have a very strong case. I'd write to the President of the company who did the work and enclose copies of all paperwork. If that fails, small claims court is an option. So is your local Better Business Bureau.
2006-10-25 06:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Changing or not changing the oil at 1000 miles won't affect overheating. The oil might be dirty and filled with some metal shavings (should be caught by the filter), but it should not cause a blown head gasket.
Assuming it was a water-cooled engine, it sounds like your engine lost coolant before it overheated.
The person who installed the engine is responsible for making sure all the radiator and heater hoses are properly installed, cooltant is added to the right level, the water pump belt is installed & tight, thermostat installed, temperature sensor installed and wired, etc.
I am 99% confident that's where the blame should be assigned.
2006-10-25 06:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Blown" head gasket is a general term for any problem with the head gasket. It could be a small leak, or a big fiasco. Generally you will be losing coolant also. Make sure they check your valve seals and piston rings, thats a more likely problem. The oil mixes with the gasoline and is burned in the combustion chamber, or can leak into the coolant lines. If its a small leak, you wont really notice anything in the exhaust. It will leave a lot of carbon build up in the combustion chamber, however.
2016-03-28 07:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the auto company has the right to vid the warranty because the engine was the rebuilt. BUT...if the engine was rebuilt by the company itself...then you could discuss the warranty issues. But you shouldn't have to change your oil after 3,000 miles...but it would be a very smart thing to do. Especially if your engine endures alot.
Later, Mike.
2006-10-25 06:27:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. That oil change is just to get the assembly lube and fine metal junk from the rebuild out, but the filter will catch that stuff anyhow. Head gaskets blow on rebuilds because you lost all the water or they didn't put the head on right. Maybe they didn't resurface it when it was warped, or didn't torque it down right.
2006-10-25 12:39:50 · answer #8 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not changing the oil voided the warranty only . If it overheated it would be a problem with your cooling system not your oiling. Did they also install the engine , or did you get a rebuilt long block ?
2006-10-25 06:29:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you wont blow a head gasket.The only think that would blow a head gasket on a new motor is the head was not properly torqed down correctly.Changing the oil has nothing to do with a head gasket.
2006-10-29 04:33:17 · answer #10 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋