Rear Main Seal Replacement

[Aeroman]

My 03 MM (at 2000 miles) was taken to the dealer for its first oil & filter change. The service technician noted "small oil seal from rear main". I called service manager after picking up my car and read that note to him. Next day it was back in for a rear main seal replacment. No big deal because they took care of it. Thought you might like to read this and check yours.

I love this car, nothing else is like it.

[WolfeBros]

Aeroman,
Had you noticed an oil leak from the car ?

[RCSignals]

It's unusual, but then that kind of occurrence why they sell it with a warranty

[Aeroman]

I had not previously noticed any oil from the car. It was spotted by a good tech. And yes, warranties are great.

[WolfeBros]

Not intended as a flame towards you Aeroman but sounds to me like a dealer wanting to get a warranty claim from Mercury. IMHO, Of course I could be wrong and it could just be a damn good dealership ! :)

[tetsu]

Originally posted by WolfeBros
Not intended as a flame towards you Aeroman but sounds to me like a dealer wanting to get a warranty claim from Mercury. IMHO, Of course I could be wrong and it could just be a damn good dealership ! :)

The first 12 months your car is warranted by THE DEALER.

Johnny

[WolfeBros]

So if your engine goes south the dealership pays for it ??
Never heard that before. Thanks for the info.

[Aeroman]

Just called my Ford/Mercury dealer. All warranties (even 1st year) are handled by Ford. Dealer does the work, proves it and gives bill to Ford/Mercury. Ford occassionally audits warranty repairs. I guess mine fell under the occassionally audited section. All is well with dealer, he is pretty reputable in the area.

[LincMercLover]

Strange... WAY to early for a MM to be marking it's territory. That'd be a motor build up problem, which is done separate from the assembly plant. Interesting...

[WolfeBros]

Thats what I thought Aeroman. Thanks for clearing that up.
Glad you are fixed up ok.