Ok, I have a 5AT. I have tracked my car and driven the heck out of it...Three months ago metal shavings were found in my oil due to poor oil pressure. I needed a brand new engine... the whole long block. Two weeks ago, my car wouldn't accelarate past 30mph.....trans had metal shavings in it and I needed a completely new one. Under warranty I have gotten a brand new engine and a brand new trans...not complaining but has anybody else had this happen??? I had 35k miles on my car when these things happened.

 

Pretty sure you are the first

 

consider urself lucky to have a new engine , wish i could get one!

 

First blown motor I am aware of and yeah, consider yourself very fortunate to get new replacements

 

Did you break it in per manual or are you one of those that subsribe to "drive it like you stole it" approach to break-in?

 

Wow, must say you got lucky on this one. I'm sure if they knew it had been tracked several times you'd be SOL. Hope they dont find and read this thread.

 

Hahaha! Dam Dustin that's crazy. I guess our HR's aren't as stout as some people cracked them up to be

Oh and I'm most likely getting my tranny (6MT) replaced this week. It grinds in 5th and 6th and shakes the whoe dam car when goin faster than 60

 

Are you willing to give us accurate details of exactly what it is you did to ruin a motor and tranny in 35K?

 

kudos to blowing your motor and sticking it to the man - getting a new one for free!

 

Well I can kind of add some info for ya. He participates in A LOT of track events out here in So Cal. I know he's gone a few times to the Auto Club Speedway events and to Buttonwillow. And he's done a crap load of canyon runs.

 

i had someone bring in a motor w/ 18k miles on it and the engine was knocking.... that is why you don't go to a cheap place for oil changes... who knows what they put into the oil.

 

Kenny did you guys warantee the engine?

 

I was chill when I broke my engine in. brand new..I have HFC's, exhaust, intakes, and grouding wires. I couldnt get an answer from the dealership as to why the oil pressure went down so low that it caused engine damage and grindage. I use the paddle shifters sometimes and sometimes stay DS. I track and drive the car hard but I think a lot of us do so I,m not sure whats up...I am happy to have a new engine and tranny though.

 

If you like to track a lot, why did you get Auto Transmission?

 

Because they shift faster and the paddles are more fun!