Q: engine repair estimate

asked by on December 29, 2016

I would like to get an itemizes estimate of what it could possibly cost to replace my engine from my car over heating and no oil. I would like the mechanic to list everything that would need to be done as well as the coat so that I can compare

My car has 151000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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