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Originally Posted by jgl1
Later that day, the service writer called back stating that because 15W-50 had been used, the top end of both cylinder heads was likely irrepairably damaged and that new camshafts, lifters, etc. would be required. For approx. $5k. All this because the wrong oil had been used. No complaint regarding engine performance, no tear down, just a blanket statement that use of the wrong oil had caused major damaged and a request for permission to overhaul the top end. On a engine with 35K miles.
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I honestly don't know how someone could tell you that with a straight face. I would have laid into them like a tsunami on a hot dog stand. 
Utter, ridiculous nonsense.
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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
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1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
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