JLAhl
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- 2017 Explorer Sport
Hello!
Since all car issue stories seem to be very long, I will do my best to offer a summary of my issue:
I drive a 2017 Explorer Sport 4WD ( 3.5L GTDI ). Purchased December 2017. In January 2020 (109,000 miles) the turbo failed - unknown cause. Upon repair, the engine light returned (within 2 days). Determined that the turbo failure damaged the Catalytic Converter (CC). Since I had just spent $5,000 on repair I decided to wait a few months to repair the CC. In April I scheduled the repair. On my drive to the garage, the "low oil pressure" light came on. The diagnosis was that the oil level was low and it was determined that it had used 2 1/2 quarts over 9,000 miles (no visible exhaust). The garage suggested a fluid consumption test and did not replace the CC at that time. Since April I have logged 2,000 miles and today learned it has burned 2 quarts of oil. In the last 1,700 miles, the exhaust has developed blue smoke, originally only after several minutes of idling but lately (last 300 miles) almost every day and at any time. I stopped the 'consumption test' and returned to the dealer. They are recommending an engine rebuild ($10,000) plus replacements of the CC at about $700.
So, I am looking at a total of $17,000 in repairs in a 6 month period, on a 2-year-old car with 120,000 miles. I still owe $15,000 on the car that has a blue book value of around $25,000 (in good condition - obviously mine is not).
Do I:
Input would be appreciated.
jeff
Since all car issue stories seem to be very long, I will do my best to offer a summary of my issue:
I drive a 2017 Explorer Sport 4WD ( 3.5L GTDI ). Purchased December 2017. In January 2020 (109,000 miles) the turbo failed - unknown cause. Upon repair, the engine light returned (within 2 days). Determined that the turbo failure damaged the Catalytic Converter (CC). Since I had just spent $5,000 on repair I decided to wait a few months to repair the CC. In April I scheduled the repair. On my drive to the garage, the "low oil pressure" light came on. The diagnosis was that the oil level was low and it was determined that it had used 2 1/2 quarts over 9,000 miles (no visible exhaust). The garage suggested a fluid consumption test and did not replace the CC at that time. Since April I have logged 2,000 miles and today learned it has burned 2 quarts of oil. In the last 1,700 miles, the exhaust has developed blue smoke, originally only after several minutes of idling but lately (last 300 miles) almost every day and at any time. I stopped the 'consumption test' and returned to the dealer. They are recommending an engine rebuild ($10,000) plus replacements of the CC at about $700.
So, I am looking at a total of $17,000 in repairs in a 6 month period, on a 2-year-old car with 120,000 miles. I still owe $15,000 on the car that has a blue book value of around $25,000 (in good condition - obviously mine is not).
Do I:
- Sell the car
- Repair the car and drive it another 100,000 (I'm now concerned if it will make it that long even with the repair)
- Try an oil additive to reduce the oil loss through the exhaust (if so which additive?)
Input would be appreciated.
jeff