2019 S560 Metal Shavings in Oil Pan
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2019 S560 Metal Shavings in Oil Pan
W222 Experts -- thanks in advance for your advice. We are in the market for a used S560. Currently looking at a 2019 with 27K miles. Have heard rumors that perhaps there had been metal shavings in the oil pan on a previous oil change. We have no details, pictures, or intel on the extent or severity; nor does the dealer have any info. Is this a hard red flag or is there a path forward that could make this a reasonable risk? The car is clean, lines are straight, it's well equipped, and otherwise in great shape for a 2019. If we bought it, we'd spring for an accelerated oil change at three months to assess the oil. If it's clear, presumably the rumors were wrong and we just have to move ahead wisely/cautiously. If there are shavings, is there a course of action to determine if it's piston, cam shaft, bearings, gasket, etc. and get them replaced under warranty; or is the damage at 27K miles likely too far gone or the risk too great? Have a great weekend!
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Most dealers change the oil from the top of the engine, so how would they know about shavings in the pan?
If you like the car, see if the dealer will allow you to inspect the filter for metal bits.
If you like the car, see if the dealer will allow you to inspect the filter for metal bits.
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Unfortunately, not an MB dealer. Any idea if an Indy shop can pull the VMI, or just a MB dealer? The selling dealership has no info or documentation on the car. If the oil and filter have already been changed as part of the dealer's process to prep for sale, don't believe a current oil change with show anything?
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Sorry that it may seem weird. I trust where I got the information (and thus also trust the info); I'm trying to keep this anonymous in case anyone on here could put 2 + 2 together to protect my sources.
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If you trust the info then why, even for a picosecond, consider getting that car?
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We would still consider getting the car because I have absolutely zero mechanical or maintenance skills, and therefore have zero idea if this is a red flag or something that is actually common and can be diagnosed/repaired. It sounds like a a red flag, so we will keep shopping. Thanks for the insight!
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We would still consider getting the car because I have absolutely zero mechanical or maintenance skills, and therefore have zero idea if this is a red flag or something that is actually common and can be diagnosed/repaired. It sounds like a a red flag, so we will keep shopping. Thanks for the insight!
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We would still consider getting the car because I have absolutely zero mechanical or maintenance skills, and therefore have zero idea if this is a red flag or something that is actually common and can be diagnosed/repaired. It sounds like a a red flag, so we will keep shopping. Thanks for the insight!
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I take it that you knew the previous owner who traded it in, ended up at auction and the Indy dealer picked it up. If you know it has had metal shavings in the oil, then steer clear. Every used car will have this risk, we don’t know the full history. In this case, you know 100%.. it’s not taking a risk, but diving head first into the consequences.
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That's the redest of red flags, if you trust the info there is no reason to consider the car.
There are no circumstances where shavings in the oil pan are not a major problem, a new engine will be needed shortly.
There are no circumstances where shavings in the oil pan are not a major problem, a new engine will be needed shortly.