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Buying guides, maintenance tips and expert advice on used engines, transmissions and replacement parts — straight from the Auto Part Ocean team.

A small figure made of a sun shell and steel lines holding up a burned clutch plate beside a 4-speed GM transmission, headline "no 3rd gear? check the 3-4 clutch."
Transmissions

GM 4L60E Transmission Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Repair Costs

Silverado, Sierra or Tahoe stuck in 2nd or slipping? The common 4L60E failures, warning signs, typical repair costs, and when to replace the transmission.

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A small figure made of a radiator cap and heater hoses peering into a nearly empty coolant reservoir beside a turbo four-cylinder engine, headline "losing coolant? find the leak first."
Engines

Ford EcoBoost Coolant Intrusion: Escape, Fusion and Edge Symptoms, Lawsuit and Fixes

Ford Escape, Fusion or Edge losing coolant with no leak? What EcoBoost coolant intrusion is, affected years, the lawsuit, the NHTSA petition and engine options.

6 min read
A small figure made of a range sensor and axle seal sitting on a 6-speed transaxle, looking down at a cracked flexplate, headline "slipping? don't wait too long."
Transmissions

Ford 6F35 Transmission Problems: Escape and Fusion Symptoms, Recalls and Costs

Ford Escape or Fusion shifting hard, slipping or shuddering? Common 6F35 transmission problems, recalls and Ford programs, repair costs and replacement options.

6 min read
A small figure made of an oil filter cap and rocker arms sitting beside the oil filter housing in the valley of a 3.6 V6, headline "leaking? start at the housing."
Engines

3.6 Pentastar Engine Problems: Oil Housing Leaks, Ticking and Replacement Costs

Jeep, Ram or Dodge 3.6 V6 leaking oil or ticking? The common Pentastar problems, the cylinder head warranty, repair and replacement costs, and your options.

7 min read
A small figure made of a transmission filter and pan magnet holding up a cracked clutch plate beside a 6-speed transmission with its pan removed, headline "no reverse? start with a diagnosis."
Transmissions

GM 6L80 Transmission Problems: Symptoms, Causes and When to Replace

Silverado, Tahoe or Yukon slipping, losing reverse or shuddering? Common GM 6L80 transmission problems, what each symptom means, and repair vs replacement.

6 min read
A small figure made of a timing gear and chrome breather cap leaning in to listen beside a V8 engine with its exhaust manifold removed, headline "ticking? find out which tick."
Engines

5.7 Hemi Tick: Lifter Failure or Manifold Bolts? Causes, Costs and Fixes

Ram or Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi ticking? How to tell a cheap manifold bolt tick from lifter failure, what repairs cost, and when a replacement engine makes sense.

7 min read
A small figure made of a clutch piston and springs balancing on the rim of an oil pan beside an upside-down 10-speed transmission, headline "harsh shifts? try a relearn first."
Maintenance

Ford 10R80 Transmission Problems: Harsh Shifts, Fixes and Replacement Costs

F-150 or Expedition 10-speed shifting hard or clunking? Common Ford 10R80 problems, what Ford's bulletins say, cheaper fixes first, and replacement costs.

7 min read
A small figure made of a harmonic balancer and pushrods kneeling to inspect a worn bearing shell beside a V8 crankshaft, headline "knocking? check your VIN first."
Engines

GM 6.2L L87 Engine Recall: Affected Trucks, Warning Signs and Your Options

Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon or Escalade with the 6.2 V8? What the L87 recall covers, the NHTSA investigation into the fix, warning signs and your options.

8 min read
A small figure made of clutch discs and a planetary gear balancing on a torque converter in front of an 8-speed transmission, headline "shuddering? start with the fluid."
Transmissions

GM 8-Speed Transmission Shudder (8L90 and 8L45): Fixes, Costs and When to Replace

Silverado or Sierra shaking between 25 and 80 mph? What causes GM 8-speed shudder, which models are affected, the fluid fix, repair costs and replacement options.

7 min read
A figure made of a cam phaser, timing chain and valve springs swinging from the exposed timing chains of a twin-turbo V6, with the headline "rattling? check the phasers."
Buying Guides

Ford F-150 3.5 EcoBoost Cam Phaser Rattle: Repair or Replace the Engine?

F-150 3.5 EcoBoost rattling on a cold start? What causes cam phaser failure, which years are affected, repair costs, and when a replacement engine makes sense.

7 min read
A figure made of a clutch release bearing, shift rods and springs sitting on a dual-clutch assembly, with the headline "shudder? check before you replace."
Transmissions

Ford Focus and Fiesta PowerShift Transmission Problems: Warranty, Fixes and Replacement

Ford Focus or Fiesta shuddering? The DPS6 PowerShift explained: affected years, whether the extended warranty still applies, and your replacement options.

6 min read
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Transmissions

Used Transmission Prices 2026: Cost by Make, Type & Code

What a used transmission costs in 2026 — real price ranges by make, by type, and by transmission code including 6L80, ZF 8HP, CVT, DSG and Allison 1000.

9 min read
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Engines

Used Engine Prices in 2026: What You Should Pay, by Make and Engine Type

What a used engine costs in 2026 — real price ranges for every major make, from Honda and Toyota to BMW, Mercedes and Cummins diesel. Updated pricing guide.

9 min read