By: Larry Hammer | Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at 10:07 am in On The Line The 2013 Ford F150 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine was running perfectly. With the exception of a drop in fuel economy, there was no indication of a problem until the Check Engine light in the dash illuminated. A system […]
How much does it cost to replace head gaskets — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Head gasket replacement starts at around $2,300 and can go as high as $6,000 depending on the vehicle Most online head gasket replacement cost estimates are way off If you do an internet search for head gasket replacement cost you’ll see that J.D. Power comes up first with a price of $1,000 to $3,000. There’s […]
Motor mount replacement cost — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Motor mount replacement cost Like most automotive repairs, motor mount replacement cost varies based on the engine design and whether the carmaker installed traditional rubber (elastomeric) mounts versus hydraulic, active or even magneto rheological mounts. In addition to the cost of the part, labor also varies, depending on how many mounts must be disconnected in […]
Symptoms of a bad motor mount — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Symptoms of a bad motor mount typical motor mount on a late model vehicle As an engine creates torque, there’s always an equal-and-opposite-reaction to the torque twist. To keep the engine in place and resist twisting, carmakers secure the engine and transmission with motor mounts and at least one transmission mount. In a traditional engine […]
Head gasket replacement cost — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Head gasket replacement cost Online Head Gasket Replacement Cost estimates are way off the mark If you do an internet search for head gasket replacement cost you’ll see that J.D. Power comes up first with a price of $1,000 to $3,000. There’s no way in hell you can get head gaskets replaced for $1,000, so […]
Fix engine lifter ticking noise — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Diagnose and fix engine lifter ticking noise The most common cause of engine ticking noise is from noisy hydraulic lifters. Lifters can make a ticking noise if the lifter is worn, starved for oil due to a clogged oil port, gummed up with varnish or sludge, or the lifter is out of adjustment or the […]
Dopest Cars For Sale On Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, May 20
Photo: Craigslist Friends, as I pen this missive from the Jalopnik Global Headquarters in midtown Manhattan, I am frustrated. For days now, the subway station exit nearest to our office has been overrun by swarms of robed youths — they’re graduating from college, or high school, or some other academic pursuit. I know this is […]
TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVELINE NOISES: Identifying Factory Solutions
The post TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVELINE NOISES: Identifying Factory Solutions appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. GM TRANSFER CASE NOISES Customer complaints involving howling, whining, shudder or grinding noises during parking lot maneuvers in Auto Mode or highway speeds in 4HI or Auto may occur on four wheel drive GM trucks and SUV vehicles. Vehicles affected range […]
FLUID LEVELS AND SERVICE INTERVALS: LOW FLUID LEVEL CAUSES POWER TRANSFER UNIT FAILURE
By: Larry Hammer | Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 4:11 pm in On The Line LOW FLUID LEVEL CAUSES POWER TRANSFER UNIT FAILURE Are you accurately checking those fluid levels and recommending fluid flushes or exchanges, where applicable? Unfortunately, many service technicians fall into a pattern of just performing lubrication services requested by the customer, […]
A Difficult Diagnosis: When Multiple Conditions Create Similar Symptoms
By: Larry Hammer | Thursday, July 21st, 2022 at 11:45 am in On The Line Customer complaints of rough idle, misfires, crank but no start or long crank time symptoms can be a challenge with today’s technology. Random or multiple misfire codes may be stored in memory. Symptoms that seem like an ignition related issue […]