How Much Does an Engine and Transmission Overhaul Cost?

In this article, Gartz will help you understandengine and transmission overhaul costsHow much does it usually cost, and when should you do an overhaul to save money in the long run?

1. When is an engine or transmission overhaul needed?

Some common signs that your car may be due for an overhaul:

- EngineAbnormal oil loss, blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Car reduce power, shaking, uneven engine start.
- Gearboxjerk, slow, or not in gear.
- Have strange soundfrom within the engine or transmission.
- Engine or transmission warning light stays on.
These are all signs that the transmission system is seriously degrading, andpiecemeal repairs will no longer be effective.

2. How much does an engine overhaul usually cost?

Depending on the vehicle model, damage condition and engine type, engine overhaul prices can vary:

- Popular car(Toyota, Hyundai, Kia...): from15 – 30 million VND.
- European cars(BMW, Mercedes, Audi...): from40 – 100 million VND, even more if pistons, crankshafts need to be replaced...

- Engineturbo or hybrid: Cost may be higher depending on the extent of damage and replacement parts.
This cost includes disassembly, cleaning, replacement of seals, gaskets, bearings, flushing of the entire system and may increase if important components need to be replaced.

3. How much does it cost to overhaul a car transmission?

Automatic transmissionis a complex system, so the cost of overhaul is also higher than manual transmission:

Manual transmission: from 10 - 20 million VND(less errors, lower costs).
4 – 6 speed automatic transmission: from 20 – 50 million VND.
CVT or 8 – 10 speed transmission: from 40 – 100 million VND.
Some high-end gearboxes (ZF, DSG, 9G-Tronic…): can be up to120 million VNDif replacing many details.

Depending on whether the bearings, clutch disc, valve body, oil pump, or even the TCU electronic control unit needs to be replaced, the cost will vary.

4. How to minimize overhaul costs?

Engine and transmission overhaul isfinal solution, but you can completely prevent it early by:

-Regular maintenanceas recommended by the manufacturer.

-Use high quality engine and gearbox oilsas products fromGartz– Made in Singapore with German technology, helps prolong life and optimally protect the engine.

-Use of recovery additiveslike Estremo ATF Care (transmission restoration) or Nano Engine Cleaner (engine cleaning) help extend the time between overhauls.

-Avoid drivingwade, sudden acceleration or overload, the causes of rapid damage to the transmission system.

5. Conclusion

Engine and transmission overhaul costsis not a small investment, it can be up to tens, even hundreds of millions of dong. However, if the car owner knows the early signs of damage, chooses the right lubricant and additives from Gartz, it is completely possibleprolong lifeengine and gearbox,risk reductionand save significant costs later.

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