Too much oil bends GS crank

[BL330]

Read this in the car advertisement -
This vehicle had a brand new engine fitted by McCarrolls Maserati Sydney and has only done 4,241kms since.
Original engine will come with the car.
Engine was replaced due to McCarrolls over filling the engine oil which bent the crank.
New engine from Ferrari was $53,392.25.

Here's the advert - 2006 Maserati Gransport Auto (carsales.com.au)

 

[Wack61]

Ouch , that's an expensive mistake , I wonder if they still billed for the service

 

[azapa]

thats a crazy mistake that I can't quite compute, but props to Maserati Australia for coming through. I'm suprised they gifted the shot engine back to the owner though.

 

[philw696]

Wow that was a incompetent mistake for sure.

 

[conaero]

Unfortunately I see it all the time

if your car vibrates at idle check the oil level.

The process I do is 7.5L in cold. Bring the engine up to mid temp, let it cool and top up.

Mid dipstick is correct to allow for expansion in hot weather