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They're saying I have a misfire on cylinder one because of an oil leak from the valve cover gasket that is saturating the spark plugs.
In all they want $650 to replace gaskets, new wires and ignition coil.
This seems high to me, plus even with my limited knowledge of cars, I think I could do this in a day.
Thoughts, warnings?
Also, the car is still driveable, although the acceleration and idle is horrible, since it appears to be running off three cylinders, but what are your thoughts on driving it? I have a 90 mile round trip commute to work.
if you are indeed misfire off one cylinder, I wouldn't drive the car like that, no, as you may damage the catalytic converter.
Possibly, you could get a can of electrical cleaner and clean off the plug wires and spark plugs, and maybe snug down the valve cover bolts and see if that helps.
replacing the valve cover only requires that you remove a couple hoses and connectors and a few bolts. Shouldn't be too tough for you.
There are likely other things wrong, but they'll simply turn up one and a time, randomly. SUCKS!
Hopefully not, but start saving $$ for the repairs because you're relatively new engine probably just aged 20 years. Mine did.
It's been to the mechanic all week now and they're checking the headgasket as they found coolant inside my engine?! They tuned it up and found leaking O-rings....damage from the heat they said, just 2 weeks ago!! So, plan on having alot of engine problems now. Heat is not its friend. I hate Chevy now as I'm going broke. This shop is a SunDevil Auto, and there are several in the valley with good reputations. They're making money, sure, but they're also getting mad as they see me suffering.
I see you are planning on contacting us about reimbursement. If you wanted to do so via email, please use either of them listed in the biography section of my Edmunds profile. Include whether or not the work was performed at one of our dealerships, your name/Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 digits of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your dealer.
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
Replacing the air filter and the spark plugs and wires (which should be done every 30k miles) should increase your MPG about 10% to 20%. Also, you may want to add a Fuel System Cleaner to your gasoline tank.
Thank you for taking the time to post. If there's anything you would like for us to look into, please send the following information to us at socialmedia@gm.com:your name and Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your dealership.
Sarah, GM Customer Service
What am I supposed to do now? I am thinking of going to the Small Claim Court but not sure if this is going to help.
Without seeing your car or at least seeing photos showing any defect in it, we have no way of rendering any opinion as to whether your complaint has any validity or not.
Going to small claims court is indeed a waste of time and effort if you cannot prove your claim.