Botched oil change causing rear main seal failure?

[Phatalbert]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

What do you mean by it had oil issues when you purchased it? How many miles did you drive before the oil change? Had you been under the X5 to see if there was any evidence of oil on the undercarriage just prior to the oil change?

I always start with there are no coincidences. In other words-If it was not leaking prior to the oil and filter change the leak is most likely connected to the work just done. That said, in your case it doesn't sound like you can verify that their work was the cause. I suspect it is one of the unfortunate times that one is be better off just moving on unless you know an attorney that will handle the problem pro bono.

That's been my thinking too. I had only had the car for 2 days when this happened so that's frustrating. They guy I bought from is local and he has been working with me during this too. He never had any issues and felt so bad about this that he has offered to cover half the cost of the repair if the company wont approve the claim.

I've dealt with similar leaks like this in the past and they have all started slow and then progressed over time. This went from no leaks (the tech even commented on how clean the underside was) to blowing through a quart of oil every 200-300 miles. The only difference was the oil change.

If it isn't related, then this is just a terribly timed coincidence

What I meant by oil issues is that I knew of the N63 recalls and going through oil when I bought it so I wanted to start off with a fresh oil change. I had been under the vehicle when I purchased it and earlier that day before the oil change. I had only put about 300 miles on it before I took it in for the oil change so yes, I hadnt had it long.