Looking for car repair advice from you car guys

[Larry B]

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?

[Dallas]

Those who know will first ask the year, make, and model of the car.

[SOWhat]

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.

[Waybackutefan]

I’m not really where I check the oil.

[EagleMountainUte]

@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. 

[Central Coast Ute]

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.

[EagleMountainUte]

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. 

[Central Coast Ute]

For sure. If you have to ask for an oil pump, you probably just need to take it in.

[uteof]

10. It’s a big job. 

[highlandute7]

Bradford Auto in Provo. 

[chinngiskhaan]

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.

[Larry B]

Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like I’ll be taking it to a mechanic. Car repairs are stressful 🙄.

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