For most people, used engine blocks aren’t even a remote thought in their minds, but for a mechanic, either professional or shade-tree-backyard mechanic, a used engine is a valuable resource. When working on an older car that needs a motor, often buying a used engine or rebuild engine is financially feasible versus buying a new motor, or crate engine industry lingo.

Most car owners will never have to replace the engine in their car with a new engine, rebuilt engine, or a used engine, it isn’t something that the average person even considers. However, that doesn’t mean they never will, and here are three reason that could cause that to happen:

An engine rebuild is more likely tosave you money as opposed to an engine replacement, whether is a new engine or a used engine. However, the cost of parts and labor for both scenarios should be considered, and the advice of your mechanic will help make that decision. Aused engine with a warranty is going to be just as good as new engine, although not for as long of a warranty due to it being a used engine.

Today, the engine in new cars is expected to last 100,000 miles or more when proper maintenance is given as recommended by the manufacturer. A used engine is different because it is used. How many miles are on the used engine will factor into the lifespan left, and how it is driven and maintained will determine the lifespan to. You could get another 100 miles from a used engine, or you may get 100,000 miles. It all depends on the quality of the used engine, how it driven, and the maintenance upkeep.

In most cases, the odometer is not reset, in many states that is illegal. However, the mileage should be noted, and a record kept so that you know exactly how many mile you’ve driven on a used engine. It is important to keep track of that mileage for maintenance purpose as well, like oil changes and tire rotations.

Replacing a damaged car engine will give the car an extension on life, but it is not going to decrease the value any more than it will increase the value. The only time replacing an engine in a car is in the world of antiques, hot rod, racing, and show cars.

Those are cars that will have a certain criteria to be met and sometimes, replacing the existing engine with a new or used engine is necessary. In those instances, it may decrease or increase the value, depending on the criteria being met.

No matter if the car is your daily driver or you have a hobby car as those we mentioned when a replacement engine is needed, always have an experienced professional mechanic do the install. A new engine, rebuilt engine, or a used engine should have the attention to detail that only a trained mechanic can provide. Always get a warranty for the engine, even a used engine should have some type of warranty, even it is nothing more than “guaranteed to drive off the property” type of warranty. Get started on your engine replacement today when you call (404) 920-4252 !