Originally Posted by NVRENUFF
since the emissions update it's dropped to 38mpg at best and the oil reports show tons of aluminum now.
Have you had a dealer check for other mechanical issues? How much exactly is a "ton" of aluminum since hyperbole is a unitless measurement? Are your post-update UOAs in line with universal averages for your engine? You do realize that: 1. You need at least three samples minimum to form any kind of trend, good or bad, and 2. UOA is not the correct tool for the job if you think your engine's eating itself? Analytical ferrography, filter debris analysis, or partial teardown are needed if you really think its serious.
UOA is looking at stuff the size of red blood cells. so small you'd need it under 10× magnification before it was even as big as a human hair. If you truly value your vehicle, don't waste your time complaining on a message board, get into the dealer and make it their problem, because a bunch of "aww man that sucks" posts isn't going to fix your car once things spontaneously disassemble themselves.