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My beloved 2006 H3 Hummer has engine trouble

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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 07:32 PM
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Unhappy My beloved 2006 H3 Hummer has engine trouble

Hi All,

I am new to the Hummer forum. I am looking for advice. My 2006 H3 Hummer is broken down. I am the original owner and I LOVE my truck. I have taken my Hummer for all of its oil changes and work at dealerships. My last oil change was in June 2019. My Hummer broke down in Miami last weekend and the dealership says there is sludge in the engine and it is not worth fixing. The timing chain is also stretched. They recommend that I purchase a used engine with no miles and a 3 yr warranty for around over 8,000. I cannot accept what they are telling me because I have taken the truck for routine oil changes its entire life! Has this ever happened to anyone else? Advice is welcomed.
 
Old Sep 12, 2019 | 07:49 AM
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Welcome to HF. You did not indicate how many miles are on your 3 which is important information when deciding what might be wrong and what to spend to fix it.

The dealership is the LAST place to take a vehicle for any service that is not covered by warranty. Sludge = BS. Timing chain replacement would run somewhere around $1500+/-.

Take it to a reputable local repair facility.
 
Old Sep 12, 2019 | 08:39 AM
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The hummer has about176,000 miles. Thanks for the advice.
 
Old Sep 16, 2019 | 12:32 PM
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Hi,

Does anyone know of a mechanic or repair shop in St Petersburg, FL?

Thanks!
 
Old Sep 17, 2019 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by seaturtleisla
Hi,

Does anyone know of a mechanic or repair shop in St Petersburg, FL?

Thanks!
Ask your family, friends and co-workers.

Good luck.
 
Old Sep 17, 2019 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by seaturtleisla
Hi,

Does anyone know of a mechanic or repair shop in St Petersburg, FL?

Thanks!
Check Angies List look for high count (A) reviews and read them. Also check the company's BBB report.
 
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