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How much does Car Heater Bypass Tube Replacement cost in New York?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in New York. Our mechanics in New York are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office in New York.

Car Heater Bypass Tube Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2009 Hyundai Tucson$229$38.54$189.989%$253.54
2007 Buick LaCrosse$210$1.29$208.9711%$237.79
2008 Hyundai Tucson$229$38.54$189.989%$253.54
2009 Mini Cooper$339$6.48$332.4611%$382.73
2009 Audi A6 Quattro$192$2.19$189.9811%$217.19

Car Heater Bypass Tube Replacement Service

What is the Heater Bypass Tube all about?

The heater bypass tube allows a small amount of coolant to circulate throughout your car engine when the thermostat is closed. It bypasses the thermostat, hence the name. Some engines are equipped with bypass hoses, while others have a bypass passage that forms a part of the cooling jacket in the engine. This is really just terminology – the effect is the same.

The bypass tube prevents excessive pressure from being built up within the system, delivers a bit of heat when the engine is started, and allows for even cooling from the point of startup. When the thermostat opens up coolant flow in your car, the engine begins to cool. The car thermostat closes a bit and increases coolant flow through the heater core and the bypass hose.

Keep in mind:

  • Heater bypass tube replacement is not part of your vehicle’s routine maintenance, so your mechanic will not check it when doing an oil change or checking your fluid levels.
  • Cooling problems can be devastating to your car’s engine.
  • Don’t assume that the problem is the bypass tube – it could be the thermometer, the radiator, or another faulty component in the car cooling system.
  • If you have pets, keep them away from leaked coolant – it is highly toxic.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle's hood is opened and coolant is drained
  • The two heater lines are disconnected from the heater core
  • The new heater bypass tube is installed
  • The coolant is refilled and the vehicle is started
  • The repair is verified and the heater bypass tube tested for leaks

Our recommendation:

Problems with the heater bypass is not something you should try to diagnose or fix on your own. This is a diagnosis and repair issue that is best left to one of our expert mechanics.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Heater Bypass Tube?

  • A strong smell of coolant
  • A puddle of yellow-green fluid (coolant) under your car

How important is this service?

If there is a problem in your cooling system, you could end up with an overheated engine, and the repairs could be extremely expensive. Have one of our expert mechanics determine if the problem is with the bypass tube and replace it if necessary.


Recent Car Heater Bypass Tube Replacement reviews in New York

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Rodric

14 years of experience
416 reviews
Rodric
14 years of experience
Well informed when it comes to working on cars and the different types of tools & equipment.

Jose

16 years of experience
324 reviews
Jose
16 years of experience
Excellent experience, job well done and decent price.

Theodore

16 years of experience
1610 reviews
Theodore
16 years of experience
An excellent mechanic, always does a good job.

Victor

35 years of experience
229 reviews
Victor
35 years of experience
I was told by a repair shop i needed to replace my water pump. Victor came out to replace it but noticed it was not the water pump it was the heater bypass tube. He replaced the part and saved me $300. for an unnecessary repair. THANK YOU!!!

Ira

36 years of experience
259 reviews
Ira
36 years of experience
Very friendly! Would use him again!

AUDIE

33 years of experience
191 reviews
AUDIE
33 years of experience
Very good fast service. Very professional job.

Tabitha

17 years of experience
325 reviews
Tabitha
17 years of experience
Very professional, knows her job. Doesn't waste time and does a thorough job.

Toby

10 years of experience
100 reviews
Toby
10 years of experience
Polite and very informative.

Abdul

11 years of experience
419 reviews
Abdul
11 years of experience
Smooth as glass

Stacy

24 years of experience
366 reviews
Stacy
24 years of experience
Great individual. Great experience. Timely!

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