pwyskowski
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I took my 2012 Chevy Sonic into Sawyers Chevrolet of Dewitt, Michigan to fix an oil leak (there was oil on the front of the engine). They said it was the valve cover and "fixed" it. When I got my car back, it was suddenly a lot louder and making a strange whistling/screeching noise. I pulled over and checked the oil to find it empty. I contacted Sawyers via phone and through their website. They told me that their service department was closed until Monday. They did not respond until I called them again late Monday morning and was insistent on talking to the Service Manager. I had them tow it over there as I was afraid to drive it in that condition. After waiting all day, they called me to say that it had plenty of oil and was only down a quart and that they didn't hear any "noises". I picked up my car and it still continued to be loud and make strange noises. The next morning, the engine light came on blinking with a solid oil light, this lasted for about a minute before going out. I have footage from my garage security camera showing the difference in sound between the time I took my car in and when I got it back.
I firmly believe that they ruined my engine. It only has about 54,000 miles on it and I'm afraid the engine will blow when I'm driving it.
Here is footage of the difference in the sound my engine makes.
https://youtu.be/x5Dh5gsQQr8
Any advice would be appreciated.
I firmly believe that they ruined my engine. It only has about 54,000 miles on it and I'm afraid the engine will blow when I'm driving it.
Here is footage of the difference in the sound my engine makes.
https://youtu.be/x5Dh5gsQQr8
Any advice would be appreciated.