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More OilFilter Pics
I haven't yet seen the oil filter in person. After what you guys are saying I am starting to think that the BMW mechanics were just feeding me a line to get me off their case. . .
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That looks like a lot of metal on the filter. Could just be from the flash though.
That deformation looks like mine after I twist it back and forth to get it out. Not sure it's an indication of anything. |
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There was definitely metal in the filter and in the oil. I didn't think it looked that bad either. . . That could spell disaster for my case against MB.
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(Limp mode, no power, shaking, check engine lights) I guess that is what I will have to argue. That should work out good anyways because then BMW can be blamed for not fixing the problem and the original problem occurred under warranty. |
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You can claim against the insurance company, and say there was a problem evident during the warranty period. See what the policy says about when coverage ends, and if there is a carry over for problems diagnosed before expiry or evidenced before expiry. But I don't see how this two way split (leaving the Mercedes dealer out for a moment) works out well for you, since BMW can refer you to the warranty company, and vice versa. You don't have a guarantee of being kept whole because it is the fault of "one of the above". I understand you bought the policy from the Mercedes dealer. So you have three parties, and if you purchase a used engine yourself you will increase that to four. Not conducive to settlements. Good luck.
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There's a difference between an OEM part and a BMW part. While in reality, in most cases it is the identical part, and I certainly would not hesitate to use a Hengst filter in one of my cars, it may not have the BMW logo on it or have come in a BMW box. If they claim that it's not a BMW part, therefore "no good" for some reason, while that may actually hold some water from some perverse legal sense, its total BS as far as I'm concerned.
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I can relate to your situation. I too purchased a 2008 4.8i with similar miles two years ago without a warranty and it was of the the worst decisions of my life. Each month there was something wrong with the car. I spent thousands in replacement parts alone in less than a year. I tried working with the dealer but they wouldn't help me at all. They would first give me the run around and then ignored all my calls and emails completely. I then tried contacting BMWNA but they just directed me back to the dealer. I was considering pursuing legal action but I was extremely busy at the time so I just ended up trading it in for my current Tesla. I apologize for not being able to give you any advice but I do wish you the best of luck in resolving your current situation.
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