Looking for car repair advice from you car guys

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- 04/28/2023 at 4:34 PM #188374
  
  Larry B
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  On a scale of 1-10, how difficult is it to DIY replace the oil pump for someone that knows very little about car repair? Also, any car repair shop recommendation in Utah County?
- 04/28/2023 at 5:17 PM #188376
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  Dallas
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  Those who know will first ask the year, make, and model of the car.
  - 04/28/2023 at 5:39 PM #188378
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    SOWhat
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    Get on Utube type in make, model, year, engine size, and how do I change the oil pump.
    That said, for the most part it’s a job for a mechanic.
- 04/28/2023 at 5:38 PM #188377
  
  Waybackutefan
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  I’m not really where I check the oil.
- 04/28/2023 at 6:16 PM #188379
  
  EagleMountainUte
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  @Dallas is 100% correct.
  
  Define very little? Like don’t know how to change your oil? I would say it is a 10 even for most qualified home garages.
- 04/28/2023 at 7:59 PM #188380
  
  Central Coast Ute
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  The older the car is, the easier it is. Anything from 90’s and newer is a pain in the butt. But like everyone has already said, just check YouTube. Even if it looks like something you can do on YouTube, keep in mind, it will take you longer and you will struggle more than the guy you’re watching.
  - 04/28/2023 at 10:15 PM #188383
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    EagleMountainUte
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    Tool cost alone it isn’t worth it if you don’t already have it. I also hate loaning out tools or asking to borrow tools to fix things.
    - 04/28/2023 at 11:10 PM #188385
      
      Central Coast Ute
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      For sure. If you have to ask for an oil pump, you probably just need to take it in.
- 04/28/2023 at 9:49 PM #188381
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  uteof
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  10. It’s a big job.
- 04/28/2023 at 10:12 PM #188382
  
  highlandute7
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  Bradford Auto in Provo.
- 04/29/2023 at 7:40 AM #188388
  
  chinngiskhaan
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  Edgemont Auto in Provo. Blake is as honest as they come. They won’t be the cheapest place, but it will be a fair price and they won’t upsell you on things you don’t actually need. I have no idea what they do/don’t do, but if they don’t do that sort of thing I would trust him to give you a recommendation for a place that does.
- 04/29/2023 at 8:27 AM #188391
  
  Larry B
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  Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like I’ll be taking it to a mechanic. Car repairs are stressful 🙄.
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