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used engine

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Too Afraid to Ask

A used engine is an engine that has been taken out of another car and is being put into a different one. It's usually cheaper than buying a brand new engine, but you have to be careful about its condition.

Technical Definition

A used engine refers to an engine that has been previously installed in another vehicle and is being reused in a different vehicle. This can be a cost-effective solution for repairs but may come with risks regarding reliability and lifespan.

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"We're thinking about getting a used engine, but that might, we might spend $1,000 and have it last for another two months. And then someone said that if we get just one cylinder fixed..."

#2608: Where Engines Never Warm Up The Best of Car Talk 07:42

"I priced one out yesterday with a used engine and a catalytic converter for 6,000 bucks."

Automotive Tips to Reduce Repair Expenses from the Authority in Auto Repair Advice Under The Hood show 42:58

"that my service department said it was going to cost to put a, not a re-manufactured engine, but actually another used engine in this vehicle."

For the small business person: How to make your marketing line up with who you really are My Car Guru Podcast 09:30

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