Charlie C

I don't know what to say about driving without the crush washer since I don't know how badly and quickly it's leaking. As far as the garage floor, I'd put something down to keep it off the floor, maybe some kind of pan. No sense making any more of a mess than you need to. It will just be that much harder to clean it up.

Please let us know the final outcome. Good luck.

gietl

If it is still leaking oil, I would not drive it at all. My 30 year old truck hemorrhages oil, and I know that and I know how long I can go before needing to add oil. Since this is your first oil leak, who knows if it is getting worse or what. You might drive it and drop the oil level too much before getting back to the shop or the dealer.

I can tell from your posts you are hard pressed to drive it, but since you may be pushing for some sort of compensation or at the very least remedy from the shop I would err on the side of caution and let it sit. If you drive it and end up causing damage when you know it's leaking oil the only person that will be paying is you.

The shop should come get it, at least if their reputation is that good they will. If it costs them a few hundred dollars in towing and cleanup of your drive and making things right it's far better than dealing with the brunt of internet grudges. Of course you will be getting another oil change out of it as well it appears.

If the shop were around the corner I would say go for it, but I believe you said it was about 20 miles away? That is just too far to risk. That's at least 20 mins behind the wheel, I'm guessing more, with the motor running and oil leaking.

Good luck and hopefully it will all be resolved quickly. One thing to keep in mind, everyone makes mistakes. The important part is, are lessons learned and are the people impacted by the mistake righted.

C4CRNA

What kind of oil did they put in?

Kolshak

I was afraid of this

yasuro

looks like it needs a new crush washer? is it possible they didn't put in the crush washer to begin with, hence the large leak?

CosmosC4S

If they had used 15-50W it wouldn't have leaked.......

SH || NC

C4CRNA

So now it's Monday did they call you back and tell you what to do?

JDSStudios

1. The shop should agree over the phone,
to pay for your tow charges to bring the car back.

2. Depending on their attitude, if you ever use them again,
next oil change should be free.

3. If you are simply not sure, do not drive the car as is.

Jack14

The shop owner came to my house Sunday night, appoligized for the error, tightened the drain plug and cleaned the oil from the floor of the garage. I took Fräulein out late at night for a run, and she was dry as a bone this morning. All appears to be good. MANY THANKS to all of you for your helpful comments this past weekend.

JDSStudios

Better than a sharp stick in your eye.

JDSStudios

You must be happier than a hunch-back in a limbo party.

JDSStudios

You must be so happy you don't need a new motor, that when you
turn you car on, you expect him to return the favor.

C4CRNA

Thanks for the update the shop made up for their mistake.

chsu74

Have you checked the oil level in the car yet? How much oil did you lose?