They dont want to check oil filters I think because they know what they will find and don't want to replace hundreds of long blocks. They are trying to get away with as much as they can.
I get the whole ego thing, I deal with egos all day long, I really do...but I didn’t want to end up with all kinds of new parts/repairs on my car, that weren’t the problem. By rolling the dice with my list, I made it pretty clear I had some mechanical knowledge, and suggested a place to start. I didn’t want the dealer to believe they could just pacify me with the whole “it’s normal” crap. In my case, it was helpful on my first visit to the dealer dealing with this issue. I completely understand your angle though.
I thought about that, but the oil is brand new. They heard the tick at the dealer last time I was there. I told them I was changing up to 5w30, so they know. So, I'm just going to take it in, and talk to them about it. I think they'll understand not wanting to dump a fresh oil change. If anything, I may want to see if they will run diagnostics on the timing and cam sensors first. Just to see if there are any irregularities like what 50hsilver had. If not, I may see if I can convince them to scope the cylinders. Outside of that, I just don't have any idea what the issue could be.
For the life of me...I don’t know why dealers aren’t scoping these engines first...it literally is one of the easiest tests to perform, and will provide very valuable information
Smart man, I told my dealer I didn't want parts being thrown at it, just replace the engine, but no fishing expeditions. You got a cool mech.. One I got was a little standoffish at first until I got him to verify it, than eased up a bit.
Because if they scope it and find damage, they're on the hook... Almost like the don't ask don't tell idea.
