Cracked Oil Pan!

M3NOLA · 08-23-2011, 10:37 AM

I was driving home last night and ran over a huge unavoidable rock in the road. It didn't hit my front bumper but hit a secondary bumper under the car and popped up and cracked my oil pan. I drove ~2 blocks (~1 minute) to a gas station to examine the damage and saw that there was a trail of oil all the way back to the accident. I turned my car off immediately. No warning lights ever came on but there was a little smoke inside the car and a slight burning smell. There wasn't any noticeable smoke outside the car and it only smoked for a minute. I didn't hear any unusual noises and never turned the car back on. The remaining oil spilled out of the car over the next hour.

I think my insurance will cover the repairs after a ~$500 deductible. The dealer told me over the phone that a new oil pan with oil and labor costs ~$2,600.

My question is, did I do any long-term damage to my engine?

ChrisK · 08-23-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by M3NOLA

I was driving home last night and ran over a huge unavoidable rock in the road. It didn't hit my front bumper but hit a secondary bumper under the car and popped up and cracked my oil pan. I drove ~2 blocks (~1 minute) to a gas station to examine the damage and saw that there was a trail of oil all the way back to the accident. I turned my car off immediately. No warning lights ever came on but there was a little smoke inside the car and a slight burning smell. There wasn't any noticeable smoke outside the car and it only smoked for a minute. I didn't hear any unusual noises and never turned the car back on. The remaining oil spilled out of the car over the next hour.

I think my insurance will cover the repairs after a ~$500 deductible. The dealer told me over the phone that a new oil pan with oil and labor costs ~$2,600.

My question is, did I do any long-term damage to my engine?

Doesn't sound like you did any long-term damage since oil was still flowing after you shut her off. The burning smell is inevitable. I think you got lucky, but who knows until they drop the pan.

1sikbmr · 08-23-2011, 10:53 AM

I doubt you did any damage to the engine. Sorry to hear about the damage. Hope you get everything fixed soon. Gotta be careful on these streets

Lorde · 08-23-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by M3NOLA

I was driving home last night and ran over a huge unavoidable rock in the road. It didn't hit my front bumper but hit a secondary bumper under the car and popped up and cracked my oil pan. I drove ~2 blocks (~1 minute) to a gas station to examine the damage and saw that there was a trail of oil all the way back to the accident. I turned my car off immediately. No warning lights ever came on but there was a little smoke inside the car and a slight burning smell. There wasn't any noticeable smoke outside the car and it only smoked for a minute. I didn't hear any unusual noises and never turned the car back on. The remaining oil spilled out of the car over the next hour.

I think my insurance will cover the repairs after a ~$500 deductible. The dealer told me over the phone that a new oil pan with oil and labor costs ~$2,600.

My question is, did I do any long-term damage to my engine?

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M3NOLA · 08-23-2011, 12:04 PM

Thanks for the replies. I just got off the phone with the insurance adjuster and he agreed to classify the accident as no fault and cover it under my comprehensive insurance. Since it's a $500 deductible anyway, I might was well get a new oil pan. Unfortunately, it may be a couple of weeks before it is repaired but the insurance is giving me a rental. Its a BMW 323. No M but it'll do.

thai357sig · 08-23-2011, 12:40 PM

Wow, $2600 for a cracked oil pan and oil? Does it really cost that much?

M3NOLA · 08-23-2011, 02:05 PM

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Wow, $2600 for a cracked oil pan and oil? Does it really cost that much?

Everything costs more in Canada. That was an over the phone quote to replace the oil pan. I've yet to get an actual estimate.

redline9001 · 08-23-2011, 02:26 PM

What road was this on? ... that i will make sure i avoid !!!! That list is long in Calgary as half the city is under construction right now.

M3NOLA · 08-23-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by redline9001

What road was this on? ... that i will make sure i avoid !!!! That list is long in Calgary as half the city is under construction right now.

On Bow trail and 85th St. SW. It was right as you turn on to 85th from Bow. The rock was off of the road when I went by later.

VictorH · 08-23-2011, 03:43 PM

Sounds like you did everything by the book. I really doubt that you will have any long-term problems. Are you handy with tools? Once you have the lower engine plate off (the big aluminum one), which is pretty easy to do (I've done it) access to the oil pan it pretty simple. Maybe you could save a few $$ for something else for your car.

Cost for the pan from Penske is $1018, not cheap here either

http://www.penskeparts.com/DiagramsM...5&rnd=03192010

Twinbo · 08-23-2011, 04:15 PM

M3NOLA I would make a call to the City of Calgary's roads department if it was in a construction zone. The contractor who is building the road is responsible to keep debris off the road. I blew out a tire and damaged suspension/rims because of a huge pothole on Memorial and the City covered the replacement parts and labour.
Hope this helps (and come to the meet on Sept 24th)

redline9001 · 08-23-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M3NOLA

On Bow trail and 85th St. SW. It was right as you turn on to 85th from Bow. The rock was off of the road when I went by later.

I drive on that road every day, we must live pretty close to each other.

redline9001 · 08-23-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Twinbo

M3NOLA I would make a call to the City of Calgary's roads department if it was in a construction zone. The contractor who is building the road is responsible to keep debris off the road. I blew out a tire and damaged suspension/rims because of a huge pothole on Memorial and the City covered the replacement parts and labour.
Hope this helps (and come to the meet on Sept 24th)

no construction right at that corner, but down the road there is lots with lots of big trucks etc...

and the meet info

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574603

Nelrock · 08-23-2011, 06:24 PM

It's got Castrol

Don't ya remember that commercial a while back...where they drained the oil on a Castrol engine and another brand...the other brand siezed, but Castrol kept going?

I bet you're fine. Doesn't sound like you went far afterward.

M3NOLA · 08-23-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by redline9001

no construction right at that corner, but down the road there is lots with lots of big trucks etc...

and the meet info

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574603

I'll try to make it if I'm free. I wouldn't mind hearing your Akra Evo's in person.

And you're right, lots of construction down the street but none directly on the corner. It could easily have been a rock from a truck headed to the construction site.

dpiette · 08-24-2011, 03:45 PM

I had a similar problem earlier this year - but the rock in question also destroyed my transmission.

The engine was fine, and the car drives fine (after $16k for the new DCT and oil pan, etc)

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M3NOLA Private 15 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 MG 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.00]	Cracked Oil Pan! I was driving home last night and ran over a huge unavoidable rock in the road. It didn't hit my front bumper but hit a secondary bumper under the car and popped up and cracked my oil pan. I drove ~2 blocks (~1 minute) to a gas station to examine the damage and saw that there was a trail of oil all the way back to the accident. I turned my car off immediately. No warning lights ever came on but there was a little smoke inside the car and a slight burning smell. There wasn't any noticeable smoke outside the car and it only smoked for a minute. I didn't hear any unusual noises and never turned the car back on. The remaining oil spilled out of the car over the next hour. I think my insurance will cover the repairs after a ~$500 deductible. The dealer told me over the phone that a new oil pan with oil and labor costs ~$2,600. My question is, did I do any long-term damage to my engine? __________________ 1982 MB 300D--->2002 Ford Mustang 5MT--->2009 E92 M3 6MT--->2018 F80 M3 6MT
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1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	I doubt you did any damage to the engine. Sorry to hear about the damage. Hope you get everything fixed soon. Gotta be careful on these streets __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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M3NOLA Private 15 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 MG 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.00]	Thanks for the replies. I just got off the phone with the insurance adjuster and he agreed to classify the accident as no fault and cover it under my comprehensive insurance. Since it's a $500 deductible anyway, I might was well get a new oil pan. Unfortunately, it may be a couple of weeks before it is repaired but the insurance is giving me a rental. Its a BMW 323. No M but it'll do. __________________ 1982 MB 300D--->2002 Ford Mustang 5MT--->2009 E92 M3 6MT--->2018 F80 M3 6MT
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redline9001 Captain 223 Rep 979 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F15 X5, G14 F150 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	What road was this on? ... that i will make sure i avoid !!!! That list is long in Calgary as half the city is under construction right now. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| ESS DCT tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3 \| BE Bearings and BE ARP rod bolts
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VictorH Major 433 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC iTrader: (4)	Sounds like you did everything by the book. I really doubt that you will have any long-term problems. Are you handy with tools? Once you have the lower engine plate off (the big aluminum one), which is pretty easy to do (I've done it) access to the oil pan it pretty simple. Maybe you could save a few $$ for something else for your car. Cost for the pan from Penske is $1018, not cheap here either http://www.penskeparts.com/DiagramsM...5&rnd=03192010 Last edited by VictorH; 08-23-2011 at 06:09 PM.. Reason: more info
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Twinbo First Lieutenant 14 Rep 382 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	M3NOLA I would make a call to the City of Calgary's roads department if it was in a construction zone. The contractor who is building the road is responsible to keep debris off the road. I blew out a tire and damaged suspension/rims because of a huge pothole on Memorial and the City covered the replacement parts and labour. Hope this helps (and come to the meet on Sept 24th)
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dpiette Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2011 E90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I had a similar problem earlier this year - but the rock in question also destroyed my transmission. The engine was fine, and the car drives fine (after $16k for the new DCT and oil pan, etc) __________________ 1. You can't win 2. You can't break even 3. You have to play (The three laws of thermodynamics)
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