Engine Damage from wrong oil filter?

I have a 2001 Audi and the mechanics put the wrong oil filter on it. A few days later it died on the interstate. They are now paying an Audi dealer to fix my engine. I am just wondering how bad it might be... are we talking, replacement, partial replacement, etc???Engine Damage from wrong oil filter?
Your car may have shut off when the low oil pressure indicator came on to prevent damage to your car. If they're paying an Audi dealer to fix it, I wouldn't worry much about it. When a shop pays a dealer to fix something for them, the dealer will more likely over-fix the problem. That is, if it's questionable as to whether or not the engine needs to be replaced, they'll insist on replacing the engine. The shop that did your oil change is making a big mistake by allowing a dealer to do the repairs, but it's mistake in your favor. Auto shops have the right to refuse to replace an engine if the feel it's unnecessary. Had they decided to do teh repairs themselves or send it to a shop with which they're ';friendly';, I'd be more concerned.





';Papa';: The wrong oil filter will not block oil flow. Installing the wrong oil filter doesn't do any damage unless the oil leaks out, usually because the seal's diameter is too big or too small.





';855T'; It's not necessary to ';always go to the dealership';. They probably make as many mistakes as independent shops. More and more, my shops are fixing problems created by dealer service departments. But I do have to agree with you on Jiffy Lube. Stay away from those guys and EZ Lube, who just settled a law suit for $250M with the State of CA for ripping off customers.





';Dru M';: Hyundai? You can't be serious. We see these cars almost daily. They're some of the worst built cars you can buy; poor design, flimsy parts. Resale values on Korean cars are horrible for a reason.





';Ronnie Wrench';: Not all quick lube shops are the same. Two of my shops are quick lubes. Like I said, we see plenty of problems caused by mechanic shops, even dealers. Mechanic shops are used to repair work, but many of them don't have much knowledge when it comes to regular maintenance on a variety of cars. Quick Lubes usually deal solely in maintenance items and often know much more about regular maintenance than mechanic shops do.Engine Damage from wrong oil filter?
where did you get it done? always go to the dealership or do it yourself, dont go to jiffy lube especially with a nice car like an audi. you should call the audi dealer, tell them what car and ask what the problems are with the car.
The wrong filter might have blocked the oil flow in the engine, and further caused the engine to burn or uneven wear out cuz there are no cleaner filtered lubes available.





the worst case you got to replace the engine. the drive train and coolent is still okay.
it depends on how much damage was done but that car should have a low oil pressure sensor that shuts the engine down before to much damage is done
Sorry, But the only way a mechanic can tell the damage done is to dissassemble the entire engine and measure and inspect.That would be almost the same as a rebuild.


I, in your case would demand a NEW replacement engine.Yes the sensor would shut it down,but will you trust it? If it were in an airplane ,would you fly?
I would say not. I have met many many people who love brands such as Volvo, Audi Saab and then purchased them with terrible results. The problem with the vehicles is low grade engineering (that is improving with Audi) and also very complicated and crowded engines. The more moving parts and systems = more problems. The only person who enjoyed an Audi (VW) purchase was my father who bought a diesel Jetta. There beautiful cars but there just not reliable. This goes for many American cars as well. My suggestion is to buy a Hyundai Elantra or Sonata ;) Good luck kiddo~
If these Bozos were stoopid enough to install the wrong oil filter then no telling what other idiotic things they did.


They owe you a new engine!