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15 years of hands-on repair experience · (303) 536-8787

Auto Repair Superior

Superior, Colorado

Engine Repair & Replacement in Superior

Engine trouble tested to find how far it goes, then repair and replacement priced side by side so you can choose.

Talk engines with us — (303) 536-8787
Exposed camshafts and valve gear inside an engine

Know the Damage Before You Decide

A knock, smoke at startup, coolant disappearing or a temperature gauge that climbs on the hill toward Boulder: engine problems rarely wait for a good time. The first job is finding exactly what failed and whether it spread.

Before anyone quotes a number, the engine is measured: how well each cylinder seals, whether the cooling system holds pressure, and what the oil and coolant look like. Then you see both options, repair or replacement, priced side by side, with an honest view of each.

Some engine problems are cheap to fix if they are caught early, such as a leaking gasket or a tired cooling component, and expensive if they are left to spread. Testing early is the best way to keep the repair on the small side.

Signs the Engine Needs Attention

  • Knocking or ticking

    Noises from inside the engine can mean low oil pressure, worn bearings or valve train problems.

  • Smoke from the exhaust

    Blue smoke suggests oil burning, white smoke can mean coolant, and black smoke points to fuel.

  • Overheating

    A temperature gauge that climbs on hills or in traffic needs attention before it warps the heads.

  • Oil or coolant loss

    Spots under the vehicle or levels that keep dropping mean a leak or an internal problem.

  • Loss of power

    Low compression, timing problems or a clogged exhaust can all sap power.

Engine Work We Do

Common engine jobs:

  • Oil leaks

    Valve cover, oil pan, timing cover and main seals traced with dye and replaced.

  • Head gaskets

    Replaced, with the heads checked for flatness before reassembly.

  • Timing chains and belts

    Worn chains, guides and belts replaced before they do damage.

  • Overheating damage

    Engines that ran hot assessed and repaired.

  • Compression and leak-down

    Tests that show the true condition of rings and valves.

  • Internal repair

    Bearings, rings and valve parts repaired when the engine is worth saving.

  • Replacement engines

    Installed when replacement makes more sense than repair.

  • Diesel engines

    Head gaskets, oil coolers and internal repairs on diesels as well.

How It Goes

  1. Find the extent

    Testing shows what failed and what else was affected.

  2. Compare options

    Repair and replacement priced side by side.

  3. Fix and prove it

    The work is completed and the engine is run and driven to confirm.

Why Trust Us With It

  • Honest options

    Including when neither repair makes sense for an older vehicle.

  • Tested, not assumed

    Every quote is built on measurements.

  • Gas and diesel

    Both kinds of engine repaired here.

New Engine Noise?

Driving on a failing engine usually makes it worse. Call, describe it and book the free inspection.

Call about your engine — (303) 536-8787