안녕하세요, 스테이트 인스펙션 받으러 갔다가 차에 오일릭이 있다고 해서 Oil filter housing 을 갈아야 한다고 하네요.
차량은 Chrysler Paicifica 2018년식이고, 교체하는데 550불을 요구했습니다.
샵에서 설명하기로는 이 하우징이 플라스틱으로 예전 버전들은 돼 있었는데, 릭 문제가 많다고 하네요.
이게 다 믿어야하고 수리를 여기서 받아도 되는 합리적인 가격이고 꼭 필요한 수리일까요?
The “housing” is usually called oil pan. Unless it is broken, the mechanic doesn’t have to replace it but only needs to install a new gasket between oil pan and engine block. There are pros and cons of the reinforced plastic one (vs. metal one). An aftermarket oil pan “usually” costs $50 or less. $500 labor for an 1 hour job seems quite expensive (not sure if it is expensive because your car is a special case and needs additional works taking longer). I would be happy if the total cost is less than $300. If the leak is not severe(ex: <1 qt per month), you don’t need to repair it immediately. You may check the oil level and top it off periodically. Note that oil also can be consumed in engine (depending on the model, less sticky oil like 0w-20 is usually consumed more), and if oil level goes down, you need to check the consumption too.
