Are Manifolds Expensive to Replace?

The replacement cost of automobile manifold mainly includes product cost, labor cost, and other parts cost. If you do not have professional equipment and repair technology, we recommend that you go to a repair shop for a replacement, which is more reassuring and safe.

Intake manifold cost

At present, the price of the intake manifold on the market is generally $50~300, and the price mainly depends on the model you want to buy and the way you buy it. We recommend that you purchase through online channels, the price may be more affordable.

In addition to product costs, you need to be concerned about the relatively high labor costs of repair parts. At present, most auto repair shops charge by the hour, which is around $40-50/hour. The maintenance of the intake manifold also includes the replacement of the intake gasket, which may take 4-5 hours in total. The total labor cost shall not exceed $400.

Exhaust manifold cost

Exhaust manifold replacement costs typically average $300-$1000. However, the average selling price for an exhaust manifolds isf is between $50 and $3,000, and the online price ranges from $50 to $500. Labor, on the other hand, typically averages $250-400 and requires 2-4 hours of work.

The symptoms of the bad manifold

1. Engine performance is abnormal. Either the intake manifold or the exhaust manifold. Insufficient fuel in the combustion chamber, or poor exhaust, will cause your engine to surge and pick up speed. Of course, excess fuel will also reduce the vehicle's fuel economy and increase exhaust emissions.
2. Abnormal exhaust. Usually, the color of the gas discharged from the exhaust pipe of the vehicle is not very dark. If there is too much white smoke, it indicates that the intake manifold is faulty. If there are obvious odors and sounds on the exhaust system when the vehicle is running, it means that there is a problem with the exhaust manifold.
3. The engine control unit may turn on the check engine light due to the oxygen sensor reporting an error. If the manifold ruptures, excess air will be directed into the exhaust. The added air will fool the oxygen sensor as it measures the air level in the exhaust. It sends an error code to the engine control unit indicating that the engine is running lean.

The way to save your manifolds replace cost

A failed or cracked manifold can cost between $130 and $340 to repair. Problems are usually repaired and fixed before they get worse. Otherwise, you will have a lot of money on gas and fuel costs. Also, if it falls into disrepair for a long time, you will spend more money and time replacing the manifold, while the repair will protect your vehicle from additional damage.

Summary

All in all, a manifold replacement would cost around $300. Of course, this does not include labor costs. Pay attention to vehicle maintenance and repair at ordinary times, which can effectively reduce the replacement of manifolds and save you money.