Engine Repair: Replace or Rebuild?

Have you neglected routine engine service because of a tight budget or time constraints? Unfortunately, you may now be looking at a major engine repair, such as either rebuilding your engine, or replacing it altogether. This may be causing you even more anxiety than before!  

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When your vehicle develops a serious problem, such as a loud knocking sound, the first step is to diagnose the problem. The options for engine repair depend on the diagnosis.

It is generally worthwhile to rebuild an engine if it is just burning an excessive amount of oil, or if there is low compression issues caused by worn piston rings. When your car starts making strange knocking sounds, you may be wondering how serious the problem could be. It could be one of many things, such as worn-out bearings between one (or more) connecting rods and the crankshaft. There are various options to pursue. Compare the value of your vehicle with the cost of the engine repair. Knowing the vehicle's value can guide your repair choices. If the cost of replacing or rebuilding an engine is more than half the value of the car, that does not make sense.

• First, buying a used engine is a reasonable approach, if you know its history. Don’t pay too much for a used engine that might be a few thousand miles from developing its own rod knock, or some other problem.
• Secondly, engines often have their weak areas. If you looked at a thousand vehicles of the same make, model, and year, you might see a pattern of failures. Certain parts or systems are prone to breakage or early wear. .

Tip to Remember: Regular engine service prevents major engine repair. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!”

Looking for quality engine repair? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Price’s Precision auto shop today by calling (406) 248-2838, or go on-line to www.pricesprecisionauto.com for more information about engine service. Our Tech-Net professional auto repair shop in Billings, MT, also serves vehicle owners in the areas of Shepherd and Laurel, MT.