Engine repair in Elizabethtown, PA
From a rough idle to an oil leak on the driveway, we find what the engine is doing wrong and fix it right. You approve the estimate before we turn a wrench.
Signs it is time
- Engine shakes at idle or stumbles under load
- Knocking, ticking or tapping noises
- Oil spots under the car or burning oil smell
- White smoke from the tailpipe or coolant loss with no visible leak
- Heavy vibration when shifting into gear
Find it first, then fix it
Engine problems overlap. A misfire can be a coil, a plug, an injector, a vacuum leak or low compression. We test before we replace, so you are not paying for guesses. Compression and leak-down tests tell us whether the problem is in the ignition and fuel systems or inside the engine itself.
Oil leaks are worth fixing early
A small leak from a valve cover gasket can drip onto a hot exhaust manifold and smell like something is burning. Left alone, leaks soak rubber hoses and engine mounts and can starve the engine of oil. Catching a leak while it is a gasket job is much cheaper than fixing what it ruins.
Repair, replace or move on?
Sometimes the honest answer is that a repair costs more than the car is worth. When that is the case we will say so, and walk you through the options, including trading it in toward something from our pre-owned inventory.
Price
Price on request
What is included
- Diagnosis of misfires, noises, leaks and power loss
- Spark plugs, ignition coils and tune-ups
- Valve cover, oil pan and rear main seal leaks
- Head gasket and intake manifold gasket repair
- Motor and transmission mounts
- Sensors, throttle bodies and fuel injectors
- Compression and leak-down testing
Engine Repair FAQ
How do I know if a head gasket is failing?
Common signs are coolant loss with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke with a sweet smell, overheating, bubbles in the coolant reservoir, or milky oil. We confirm it with a cooling system pressure test and a combustion gas test before recommending the repair.
What is a tune-up on a modern car?
Mostly spark plugs, and often ignition coils, air filter and a check of the fuel and ignition systems. Many modern engines go around 100,000 miles on plugs. We follow your manufacturer’s schedule.
Do you replace whole engines?
We can source and install replacement engines when a repair does not make sense. Call us to talk through the options for your vehicle.
Is it safe to drive with a misfire?
A misfire wastes fuel and can overheat the catalytic converter. If the check engine light is flashing, drive as little as possible and have it checked.
Book engine repair in Elizabethtown
Call or text us, or book online.