I took my car into the dealership where I bought it for its 1st oil change. The car has only 3700 miles and is just over a month old. After the service I got on the highway headed for work and then I noticed the oil pressure light came on. I called the dealer and they told me to bring the car in for inspection. When I got there, they inspected the car and it only had 1 pint of old oil in it. They came to the conclusion that they forgot to add any new oil and admitted that they are at fault. I was traveling at 65 mph on the highway with very little oil protection. They said that there are no immediate damages and tried to compensate me with free oil changes. I declined and requested that my engine be replaced due to the fact that they failed to properly change my engine oil, which forced my engine to operate under extreme conditions. The extent of the damage can not be determined unless it is thoroughly inspected by a qualified mechanic. They just drove it around and claim it was fine. I am currently in the process of discussing a fair compensation with the dealership for their negligence. Since the car is not even 2 months old, I wanted a new engine. Please let me know what legal rights I have in this situation and if they are liable for the engine.
I Live in Wisconsin.
I Live in Wisconsin.
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