Gt350 in the shop again....

[jvandy50]

How long do you guys think it will take for them to come to the conclusion it needs an engine. I’m ready to get out of this stupid Elantra.

How much oil are you burning? Turn around will be faster it you don't have to go through the consumption test for 500-1000 miles

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[Ninjak]

If you have contacted your regional rep, I would get back on the horn with them or try to leave a message. Your car is ticking bad and it's only a matter of time. They love to tell you its normal or its not bad because they do not want to tie up their heavy line guy for the engine replacement. Stay on them and keep the rep informed and have them push the dealer.

 

[kyle7000]

I’m appreciating all the feedback on this post, I’m putting a quart in prob every 300-350 miles. I had just put a couple quarts in a week ago and they said it was low a quart after like 100 miles being driven.

 

[Edward]

I had zero oil burning when mine was replaced. The copper in the oil filter didn’t trigger the replacement - they claimed it was normal. The scoring on the cams is what sealed the deal.

 

[kyle7000]

So realistically what should I do just wait?

 

[ameapm2000]

Something is wrong with the engine. Just lemon it and get a GT500

 

[RJay]

So realistically what should I do just wait?

Are you still inside the Ford power train warranty? Do you have an extended warranty of any kind ?

Your oil consumption alone would put you in the same arena as dozens of other owners that have received new engines.

Not sure why your local dealership is giving you the runaround, after all, they get to bill Ford for the warranty work. It's money in their pocket. Maybe they just don't want to deal with it?

Can you get the car to a larger, more aggressive dealership that wants the warranty work money?

Get that Regional Service Rep involved and make them earn their pay!

 

[jvandy50]

as @RJay said, the oil consumption alone qualifies you for a new long block, as long as you’re still under the 5yr/60k powertrain warranty. worst case scenario is they will mark the dipstick, top her off, and make you drive 1000 miles.

I’d push the ticking issue and you’ll be back on the road, with a car that don’t have aids, even sooner.

 

[kyle7000]

Are you still inside the Ford power train warranty? Do you have an extended warranty of any kind ?

Your oil consumption alone would put you in the same arena as dozens of other owners that have received new engines.

Not sure why your local dealership is giving you the runaround, after all, they get to bill Ford for the warranty work. It's money in their pocket. Maybe they just don't want to deal with it?

Can you get the car to a larger, more aggressive dealership that wants the warranty work money?

Get that Regional Service Rep involved and make them earn their pay!

Yes I am still in warranty car only has 6k miles

 

[Greg35]

Keep your Ford Regional Rep updated daily. You contact him!! Dealer is dragging their heels on this. If he starts oil consumption test and documents 1qt. in 300-350mi. usage as you state, Ford will quickly approve replacement engine.
Loud clicking, spun bearing(s), bent rod(s),
far above acceptable oil consumption....
Dealer should get needed documented testing procedures then approval for engine replacement NOW!

 

[xXANCHORMONXx]

I’d run the piss out of it till it shoots a rod through the hood.

 

[Digitalwiz]

I agree with Xanchromo, drive the car while going through the dealer’s process. I wouldn’t worry one bit about 100 miles on the car/engine. It’s not an exotic, its just a tarted up mustang rental. Albeit with a special drivetrain. Though yours is extra special.

The bottom line is you can bang your head against a problem you cant resolve, making everyone involved miserable or you can sit back and relax and go through the process with them. The engine will either let go, be replaced, or be fixed. Don’t worry about the car depreciating, its going to do that because its a mustang.

 

[RJay]

drive the car while going through the dealer’s process. I wouldn’t worry one bit about 100 miles on the car/engine. It’s not an exotic, its just a tarted up mustang rental. Albeit with a special drivetrain. Though yours is extra special.

Totally agree! These cars weren't designed or built to be Garage Queens! MILES = SMILES!

Yes I am still in warranty car only has 6k miles

I overlooked this post - 6K miles on a car four model years old? Maybe there are dust bunnies in the engine?

 

[kyle7000]

lmao it's possible, I've only owned the car for about a year, I bought the car used with like 2k miles on it.

 

[rick81721]

I’m appreciating all the feedback on this post, I’m putting a quart in prob every 300-350 miles. I had just put a couple quarts in a week ago and they said it was low a quart after like 100 miles being driven.

Who is "they"? Are you doing an oil consumption test with a dealer? If so, should only take a few weeks to confirm it's going through too much and get approval for a new motor

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