jjones
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My parents bought a new Leon FR Tdi a few weeks back. The dealer recommended a 1000 mile oil change (for which only parts are charged) which is not on the official schedule but was recommended.
My mum takes the car to the garage and has the job done (60 mile round trip). When she gets home all seems well and her and my dad take the car into the local town 10 miles away. When they return home their is steam and an oily smell from under the bonnet. My dad takes a look and they had left the filler cap off at the service (it was still but not where it should have been!) - the engine bay is covered in oil and all the ancillaries have a coating apparently (will see it later and try to get some pictures). Some oil has been dripping onto the floor so there must be a resonable amount splashed about.
Checking the dipstick there doesn't appear to have been much of a drop in level.
What should my parents do? Obviously it is another 60 mile round trip to the garage and a pain in the butt. They are a little concerned about any damage to the alternator or other ancillaries.
Any thoughts?
My mum takes the car to the garage and has the job done (60 mile round trip). When she gets home all seems well and her and my dad take the car into the local town 10 miles away. When they return home their is steam and an oily smell from under the bonnet. My dad takes a look and they had left the filler cap off at the service (it was still but not where it should have been!) - the engine bay is covered in oil and all the ancillaries have a coating apparently (will see it later and try to get some pictures). Some oil has been dripping onto the floor so there must be a resonable amount splashed about.
Checking the dipstick there doesn't appear to have been much of a drop in level.
What should my parents do? Obviously it is another 60 mile round trip to the garage and a pain in the butt. They are a little concerned about any damage to the alternator or other ancillaries.
Any thoughts?