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How much does a Valve Cover Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Buick Encore Valve Cover Replacement is $237 with $114 for parts and $123 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2013 Buick EncoreL4-1.4L TurboService typeValve Cover ReplacementEstimate$377.23Shop/Dealer Price$447.16 - $627.72
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What is the Valve Cover all about?

Valve Cover – also called a rocker cover – is a vital component of the engine; it’s a plastic or metal component that is bolted to the top of the cylinder head. The gap between the valve cover and the cylinder head is sealed by a valve cover gasket. The whole setup keeps oil inside the engine, which is important to the engine’s overall health and performance.

Keep in mind:

  • Your valve cover gasket and seals will naturally break down over time.
  • The majority of today's valve cover gaskets and seals last up to 60,000 miles provided that oil changes aren't delayed.
  • When a check engine light on it might mean there's an oil leak in the valve cover gasket, hence oil may have caused damage to your ignition.

How it's done:

  • Open the hood and take off the engine cover.
  • Remove valve cover bolts.
  • Check your manual's recommended torque sequence.
  • Part of the valve cover can be sealed by silicone RTV; if so remove silicone RTV entirely.
  • Perform this procedure backwards.
  • Finish the repair with a test drive and check your oil dipstick to ensure appropriate oil level.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Valve Cover?

  • Engine runs rough or unevenly
  • A decrease in your engine's horse power
  • The smell of burning oil
  • Dirt on your valve cover
  • Oil dripping under the vehicles

How important is this service?

Loose or broken valve covers cause oil to leak out and it's a vital service to avoid extreme engine wear. Without enough oil, there’s excess friction between the fast moving parts and significant break down of parts, leading to potentially expensive damage.

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Benji

22 years of experience
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Benji
22 years of experience
Buick Encore L4-1.4L Turbo - Valve Cover - Phoenix, Arizona
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Claud
8 years of experience
Buick Encore L4-1.4L Turbo - Check Engine Light is on Inspection - Southfield, Michigan
Claud was quite reasonably friendly and had a couple of traits I believe are essential to any good repairperson: the passionate desire to discover the cause of the problem, and maintaining the patience to do so.

Torrieanto

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Torrieanto
12 years of experience
Buick Encore L4-1.4L Turbo - Oil Change - Saint Petersburg, Florida
Always on time and is quick! I use him all the time and the day I need isn’t available I wait until his calendar is open that’s how satisfied we are with him!

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Buick Encore L4-1.4L Turbo - Check Engine Light is on Inspection - Alexandria, Virginia
He was very thorough investigating my vehicle and talked me through the issues he found.

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