Power Train BASIC

The following information reflects the most recent version of our Service Contracts.  Coverage under your specific contract may vary.  See your Service Contract for specific coverage details and your Terms & Conditions.

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ENGINE

Cylinder heads; intake manifold; pistons; piston rings; wrist pins; connecting rods and bearings; crankshaft and bearings; camshaft and bearings; timing chain; timing guides; timing chain tensioner; timing gears; valve covers; rocker arms/shafts and bushings; intake/exhaust valves and valve springs, seats, guides, push rods and hydraulic lifters; oil pump; and oil pan. Lubricated parts contained within the engine block. Engine block only if damaged by a covered component internal to the engine block.
EXAMPLES OF NOT COVERED: timing belt, fuel injectors, turbo chargers, supercharger, EGR cooler, oil cooler, head bolts and valve seals.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE

Cylinder heads; intake manifold; pistons; piston rings; wrist pins; connecting rods and bearings; crankshaft and bearings; camshaft and bearings; timing chain; timing guides; timing chain tensioner; timing gears; valve covers; rocker arms/shafts and bushings; intake/exhaust valves and valve springs, seats, guides, push rods and hydraulic lifters; oil pump; and oil pan. Lubricated parts contained within the engine block. Engine block only if damaged by a covered component internal to the engine block. EXAMPLES OF NOT COVERED: transmission solenoids, TCM reprogramming, mechatronics unit and conductor plate.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE

Main shaft; counter shaft; all gears; chain; input shaft; hub assemblies; synchronizers; shift rails; shift fork; and internal transmission bearings. Lubricated parts contained within the transmission or transfer case housing. Transmission/transfer case only if damaged by a covered component internal to the transmission/transfer case housing.
EXAMPLES OF NOT COVERED: manual clutch and related components.

DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY

Lubricated parts contained within the front and rear drive axle housing; pinion bearings; wheel bearings; side carrier bearings; ring and pinion; side gears; spider gears and case; drive shaft; universal joints; constant velocity joints; and 4x4 hubs. Front or rear drive axle housing only if damaged by a lubricated part contained within the drive axle housing.

SEALS & GASKETS

Seals and gaskets are covered only when required in conjunction with the replacement of a covered component. Additionally, cylinder head gaskets are covered for combustion and coolant leaks. Intake manifold gaskets are covered for coolant leaks only. EXAMPLES OF NOT COVERED: oil, vacuum leaks and valve seals.

LABOR

The authorized time for a covered repair will be based on the Mitchell’s ProDemand Labor Guide or a nationally recognized labor guide as determined by the Administrator. The hourly labor rate assistance will be the repair facility’s rate up to $60.00 per hour. Should Your repair facility exceed the authorized repair time or labor rate, You are responsible for the difference. If required by Administrator, You must authorize needed diagnosis/disassembly to determine cause of failure and extent of damage.
EXAMPLES OF NOT COVERED: tear-down, diagnosis and non-covered components.

RENTAL BENEFITS

You will be reimbursed $25.00 for each eight hours of labor guide time to repair or replace the covered component with a maximum benefit of $300.00 per claim, if proof of rental is provided with an authorized claim.

Any time not related to the actual repair and replacement of the covered component is not included in this benefit.

TOWING

We will reimburse up to a maximum of $50.00, if proof of towing is provided with an authorized claim.

PRIVACY POLICY

Click here to review the General Policy of CARS.