Scott,
My son is lucky enough to own a very clean 2000 tundra with the 4.7 engine. Recently had his oil changed at service location and they failed to add new oil. He drove the car out of the parking lot approximately 200 yards before loosing compression and the engine shutdown.
The service center had the car towed back to the shop and confirmed they failed to install new oil. They added oil and drove the car a few miles and drained the oil a second time to inspect.
Upon inspection the found no indication of a failed bearing-visual inspection only. Needless to say we are pissed about this as the truck has run flawlessly for 20 years and does not leak a drop of oil.
The service shop is now trying to convince me nothing is wrong with the engine. In my experience that is not possible even if the car ran for only a few minutes.
Do you believe there is a chance the main bearing was not damaged. So far the truck is running fine but it's only been a couple hundred miles. Thankfully the service center has agreed to address any engine issues moving forward.
Thanks for taking my question
Do you believe there is a chance the main bearing was not damaged
Yup. I've had a catastrophic loss of oil. Was forced to go a hundred yards or so that way. Engine had no issues after that.
In my experience that is not possible even if the car ran for only a few minutes.
the residual oil can still lubricate for a bit
Is that you in that photo? That’s funny.
yours truly
They owe you a replacement engine, however that is very difficult to prove with a 24-year-old vehicle.
had his oil changed at service location
which establishment was it? Not a chain shop or quick lube station I hope.
No a small regional well respected opertion. Third party oil analysis will start in 1500 miles. Hopefully that provides a diffinative answer.