Oil Leak around oil pan and bottom end!

[lascala92273]

Yes I could clearly see where it was at. No I did not see this on the front, only firewall side(rear). And yes it is going to dealer to fix. They played stupid really very well to my disappointment over the issue. Should not happen on a new car. Poor design/choice. Felt gasket or rubber gasket needed!!

[lascala92273]

And final verdict, repair under warranty. But, they had to throw blame at all car manufacturers saying that all new cars are this way now. No accountability! Hate that BS.

[RBD]

Originally Posted by lascala92273

And final verdict, repair under warranty. But, they had to throw blame at all car manufacturers saying that all new cars are this way now. No accountability! Hate that BS.

Actually, most manufacturers are using RTV on the oil pans. If decent quality (RTV) and applied correctly, it's better than cork and rubber. Glad to hear they took care of it though.

[Smoke1991]

My oil pan is wet in the same spot as OP. I probably just do it my self instead of having the dealer do it. I don't need a hack job done to my car. I just have a fear of the old RTV not being cleaned off correctly and ending up getting caught in my oil system.

Oil pan looks rather easy on our car, only thing i see in the way is towards the front where the AC compressor bolts up.

Book time as follows:
Replace Upper 2.4
Replace Lower 1.4

9.Remove the A/C compressor lower bolts (A).

20.Remove the A/C compressor bracket (A).


Easy enough

[lascala92273]

Originally Posted by RBD

Actually, most manufacturers are using RTV on the oil pans. If decent quality (RTV) and applied correctly, it's better than cork and rubber. Glad to hear they took care of it though.

And I'm okay with that if you can just tell me they screwed up and sorry. Not "Chevy did this.....". Sounds like my kids.

[RBD]

Originally Posted by lascala92273

And I'm okay with that if you can just tell me they screwed up and sorry. Not "Chevy did this.....". Sounds like my kids.

I'm not saying the dealership could have handled it differently. However, you do realize there is a difference between the dealership and manufacturer?

[sbr711]

AS noted before, they (manufacturer) using bulk goo by the tank full, and it probably the low cost bidder thta got contract for the goo by the train tank car full. The engine mass produced so they can be quickly assemble into chassis and on the way.

On dealer level, we getting goo in tube that resemble PERMATEX ULTRA by look/smell and texture, though it slight lighter tint.. the crap on the engine is different color.

At the dealer, we have ability to get the part(s) installed, push the car of for rest of day and allow goo to get a good cure started, you DO NOT want to assemble parts and right away fill with oil/coolant and take off down road,, BAD MOVE..

If I can leave it sit rest of day, or overnight (best), that be best choice, but silly service advisors want car out right after the parts together, customer want to sit and wait (bad move).. cant win some time, then they try to blame tech because it leak again..

[lascala92273]

Originally Posted by RBD

I'm not saying the dealership could have handled it differently. However, you do realize there is a difference between the dealership and manufacturer?

Of course I do. But, they take on the manufacturer and become a representative of it by being a dealer for them. I just expect a higher sense of responsibility and appreciation for the customer then blaming other manufacturers. I could careless about anyone else at that time then Hyundai and them saying my bad, we'll fix it. That's all. I work in Cardiology, and I don't blame a pacemakers manufacturer if a device fails to operate the way it was set too. I have a responsibility to the proper placement and settings as a diagnostician as they do for the devices function. I don't pass blame but fix what's wrong and do so sincerely and professionally. All I want is that. And that response is a poor reflection on the dealer and Hyundai. Which is bad for a car company that is obviously trying to be the best. No disrespect intended here, just my feelings.

[ZSabonis888]

Agreed with above. When the dealer puts that big sign out front of the manufacturer it represents, you know that they have a contractual relationship with the manufacturer. I can guarantee you that any dealer that works directly with a car company has a direct responsibility to the customer who buys from them. The manufacturer can only do so much and this is why there are dealers. You can't just stroll into the Alabama Hyundai plant and buy a car. It becomes the dealer's problem when something goes wrong and they are asked directly by the manufacturer to fix these problems. Of course the car company can step in if the dealer is failing to do so.

[Smoke1991]

Originally Posted by sbr711

AS noted before, they (manufacturer) using bulk goo by the tank full, and it probably the low cost bidder thta got contract for the goo by the train tank car full. The engine mass produced so they can be quickly assemble into chassis and on the way.

On dealer level, we getting goo in tube that resemble PERMATEX ULTRA by look/smell and texture, though it slight lighter tint.. the crap on the engine is different color.

At the dealer, we have ability to get the part(s) installed, push the car of for rest of day and allow goo to get a good cure started, you DO NOT want to assemble parts and right away fill with oil/coolant and take off down road,, BAD MOVE..

If I can leave it sit rest of day, or overnight (best), that be best choice, but silly service advisors want car out right after the parts together, customer want to sit and wait (bad move).. cant win some time, then they try to blame tech because it leak again..

LOL I feel your pain bro.