Originally Posted by glpatton
Very new to the XF. Purchased a 2006 coupe limited in September with 13,000 miles for $14,000. A couple of weeks ago I noticed oil on the garage floor but only a few drops worth. Today there appeared to be more. Has anyone experienced an oil leak and if so where was it from? I'm wondering if the drain plug could be the problem. I have had oil pans distorted from over tightening on other cars and this caused the plug to leak. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Welcome, sounds lik a good buy..Let me tell you about my horror story..I purchased my 2005 Ltd Cpe with 17,400 miles. I took it for an oil and filter and schedule A service at a very reputableMercedes Dealer in Boerne, TX. They did an excellent service, complete underside inspection, measured my brake pads, etc etc. Informed me of a small oil leak around the oil sensor housing, and suggested because the car was under warranty, to take it to a Chrysler Dealership. This I did and thei "certified" Crossfire, Viper and Prowler mechanic proceeded to crack the lower oil pan while removing it with a brass machinist's hammer. The sensor was replaced, as was the 8 quarts of Mob ! that was just put in. Said it's ready come and get it. I "got it" alright and drove home. Parked in the garage over night and next morning backed the car out (see picture) and left 8 quarts of Mob 1 on the garage floor and driveway.Really, really, realy bad experience. Took a week in the shop to get a new pan on and 8 more quarts of Mob 1, no charge to me except for Librium. Moral is, know your dealer and service manager, check credentials of "certified Mechanic", inspect car before an after maintenance, demand fender blankets which should be a given, Drive car and park on a clean surface for a couple hours and check for leaks after. If you have problems and you're not satisified, go up the ladder and talk to the owner. So my first oil change took 24 quarts of Mob 1.
John P
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