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How much does a Car Heater Control Valve Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Oldsmobile 98 Car Heater Control Valve Replacement is $153 with $58 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1994 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$296.15Shop/Dealer Price$351.44 - $494.81
1980 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.0LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$325.83Shop/Dealer Price$393.56 - $574.20
1996 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$276.15Shop/Dealer Price$331.46 - $474.84
1979 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.7L DieselService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$307.27Shop/Dealer Price$370.34 - $537.04
1983 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.0LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$325.83Shop/Dealer Price$393.57 - $574.23
1983 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.7L DieselService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$307.27Shop/Dealer Price$370.36 - $537.08
1995 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8L TurboService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$266.41Shop/Dealer Price$317.90 - $450.12
1985 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$331.67Shop/Dealer Price$399.84 - $581.30
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What is the Heater Control Valve all about?

The heater control valve is one of the many components that are responsible for warming the interior compartment. This valve controls the flow of coolant from the engine to the heater core. Most heater control valves are operated in three basic ways. A manual cable, a thermostat type system, or even engine vacuum can control them.

Keep in mind:

  • The heater control valve cannot be repaired, only replaced.
  • When the valve is replaced, a mechanic should inspect the other heater hoses, so that they can be replaced if need be.
  • If the heater control valve is contaminated or corroded, the coolant in the system should be flushed when the new valve is installed.

How it's done:

  • Pressure check the cooling system.
  • Test operation of the valve.
  • Replace the control valve if bad/leaking.
  • Fill with coolant.
  • Test operation of the heater.

Our recommendation:

Since the air and heating system is a closed system, a mechanic won’t be checking your heater control valve during routine inspections and services. Instead, keep an eye on your air and heating system, and schedule an inspection if you notice that anything is malfunctioning. If your heater either doesn’t work or won’t adjust, then you possibly have a malfunctioning heater control valve, and you should schedule an inspection.

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

  • Coolant is leaking.
  • Heater does not work.

How important is this service?

If the heater control valve is leaking then you will end up with a loss of coolant, which will eventually cause the car to overheat. A properly working heater control valve ensures the proper functioning of the heating and AC system.

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Lucas

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Lucas
21 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Crankshaft Position Sensor - North Hills, California
On time and professional. Lucas did a great job. I highly recommend him and will be happy to have him handle my cars service needs in the future.

Richard

21 years of experience
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Richard
21 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Starter - Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Richard was very knowledgeable on my car plus he knew how to fix it on a timely manner because I had to go get my lunch

Breck

20 years of experience
681 reviews
Breck
20 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Oil Pressure Light is on - Houston, Texas
The mobile mechanic came. I must say I am impressed! He found my house. He and I started talking. He said he owned two Ninety Eights previously. He was there to look at my Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. He had two Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Touring Sedans. The ones he owned were from the 1987-1990 era. He was describing the floor shifters and they had and how much he liked Ninety Eights, Touring Sedans, and the Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LSS too. He talked about how a family member owned one and how he was fixing his. He talked in detail about the Touring Sedan and the things he loved. He asked me how long had I owned my Ninety Eight. I told him 2003. He told me how he become a mechanic and went to school for it and more. He got into the Ninety Eight and it would not start. He got out and disconnected the battery and rubbed the negative and positive battery terminals together. He reconnected them and the Ninety Eight started! The instrumentation then told him exactly what it was. There is a sensor at the bottom of the oil pan. He said by doing what he did with the terminals, it cleared the computer and reset it. We went underneath the car and he showed me the sensor. He said which one did you replace? I told him. He said you were on the right path. You know what you are doing. You need to replace this sensor and not the one you did. You can get the sensor and replace it because it is clear you know what you are doing and on the right path. He said you also need to replace your valve cover gaskets. They are leaking. I told him I will request him to come back and do that. I am not doing that even thought I can.

Raymond

37 years of experience
418 reviews
Raymond
37 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Check Engine Light is on - Henderson, Nevada
Raymond is a very experienced mechanic. The problem is with this car is that the OBD reader is neither series 1 or 2, it is in between so the standard readers will not read the OBD codes. Raymond did some fuel and ignition test to discover what might be needed to correct the ignition issues.

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