I brought my 2012 BMW X5 to the Harrisburg/Penbrook location on January 16, 2026 for a routine oil…read morechange. Months later, while still within the service interval, my vehicle began displaying low-oil warnings.
On July 27, I took the BMW to another Costa Oil location in Dillsburg. During that service, Costa employees told me the underside of my vehicle was covered in oil, the crush washer was missing from the drain plug, and there were metal shavings in my oil filter. I immediately told them that this Harrisburg location had performed my previous oil change. No other shop had changed my oil or removed the drain plug between those two Costa services.
Despite what was found, I was instructed to continue driving and return after approximately 1,000 miles so they could check for metal again. Before I could do that, my engine developed severe knocking and became undrivable.
I filed a claim with Costa and provided bank records, photos, videos, repair shop information, and a detailed timeline. Costa denied my claim because I added oil when the first low-oil warning appeared, citing a disclaimer they say was printed on my January receipt. I do not recall ever receiving that receipt, I was not verbally told about this policy, and I never signed anything acknowledging it.
After my claim was denied, I personally returned to this Harrisburg location and spoke with the store manager, Robert. According to what Robert told me, the technician who serviced my vehicle in January had caused multiple issues that day and quit that same day. Robert also told me that after the problems were discovered during my July visit, I should not have been allowed to leave and continue driving the vehicle.
I gave Costa an opportunity to reconsider after providing them with this additional information, but they have maintained their denial.
I am extremely disappointed. I trusted Costa Oil to properly service my vehicle and, when a problem was later discovered by their own employees, I trusted the instructions they gave me. I am now without my vehicle and dealing with significant engine damage.
I have filed complaints with the appropriate consumer resources and am continuing to pursue the matter. I hope Costa ultimately chooses to stand behind its work and resolve this fairly.
Based on my experience and how my claim has been handled, I cannot recommend Costa Oil.