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Saturn Vue Used Engines

June 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The Saturn Vue has been, for a number of years, Saturn’s top selling vehicle.  Introduced in 2002 and continuing production to this day, the Vue has been offer with 4 engines: the 2.2L L61 (4 cylinder), the 3.0 L L81 (6 cylinder), the 3.5 L J35A3 (a Honda engine 6 cylinder), and 2.4 L BAS hybrid, which was a 4 cylinder engine.

Traditionally powered, all gas non-hyrbids have sold well for the Vue in every year. We’ve sold a number of 3.0L Vue engines (option L81) over the years nad had excellent luck with them. Incidentally, some mechanics have reported having luck interchanging Saturn Vue and Cadillac Catera engines. At this time, we’re uncertain as to whether this is a direct application, but we are investigating.

The 2.2L L61 is another common selling Saturn engine. with applications between 2000 and 2004 (and later years in other GM vehicles). On this particular engine we recommend you stick with a Saturn as there is quite a bit of work “swapping” to make the engine fit if you purchase from say a Cavalier or Ponatiac Sunfire. Yes, engines from those applications will work in a Saturn L Series, but again, doing all the swaps, while not incredibly time consuming, can be confusing for this particular application.

The J35A3 is probably the best engine that has been installed in the Vue. This is a Honda engine that has been used in multiple vehicles in various combinations. Block differences prevent it from being used from different applications, but you might find a list of vehicles the J35 has been used in interesting. The J35A1 has been used in the 1999, 2000, and 2001 Honda Odyssey; the J35A4 was used in the 2002, 2003, and 2004 Honda Odysseys, as well as the 2003 and 2004 Honda Pilots. Further, the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Honda Odysseys use the J35A6 (as well as the 2005 Honda Pilot).  The J35A3 was used in the 2001 and 2002 Acura MDX. In other words, Honda uses this engine a lot. It’s a very reliable, mature design that isn’t prone to fail. We don’t see much demand for these engines in Saturn OR Honda applications.

The 2.4L BAS Hybrid engines are too new to have seen much demand. These engines are also called “Green Line” engines. They are considered environmentally friendly due to the fact that they cut off when the vehicle is not in motion. When the vehicle moves, there is a start assist belt from the transmission that quickly helps start the Vue. There is very little drive assist (though technically there is some).

As always, if you need an engine please call us at 901-266-9996 or fill out an engine request form. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have!

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The Chrysler Pacifica

June 22, 2009 By 1 Comment

The Chrysler Pacifica has always been one of our favorite crossovers. Not only do these vehicles look fantastic, they handle well, have excellent safety ratings, and “go” when you punch the gas. The engines used in the Pacifica are some of the best motors Chrysler has ever put in any of their vehicles.

In 2004, the vehicle was offered only with a 3.5L engine. In 2005 and 2006, Chrysler offered the Pacifica with 3.5L and 3.8L displacements. In 2007 and 2008, the vehicle came with 3.8L and 4.0L engines. From all of these engines, the only consistent demand seems to come from the 3.5L engine and there is no “common” thread from consumers or mechanics as to what causes these failures. In other words, there don’t seem to be any major design flaws.

Just like any other engine, Pacifica engines can overheat if their cooling system doesn’t function well. Due to pollution regulations, late model engines have to run very hot so that they can burn pollutants out of engine exuast. If the coolant in a Pacifica engine runs low or if the radiator stops up, you can very easily blow a head gasket.

If you need a Pacifica used engine, we would love to quote you. Please call us at 901-266-9996.

A Chrysler Pacifica

A Chrysler Pacifica

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Saab Used Engines

June 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

In the past, Saab owners were left between a rock and a hard place in the event of a blown engine. The Saab market share in the US has limited options for finding good, true low mileage used engines. The good news is that Low Mileage Engines services the entire United States and Canada. Whether you need a Saab engine for your Car or for your Saab SUV, we can meet our needs and offer you a warranty that is industry leading. We’ll also go the extra mile – we’ll provide a free CARFAX to verify the mileage on your Saab engine, so you know you’re getting what you pay for.

As always, if you need an enigne, please feel free to call us at 901-266-9996 or fill out a request for a free quote.

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BMW Engines

June 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

BMW’s are normally very reliable machines driven by maintenance conscious drivers. However, as with all mechanical devices designed by humans, engines in BMW’s can fail prematurely, or simply wear out over time. When this happens, the financial strain imposed on the BMW vehicle’s owner can be tremendous. Take the cost of a 2006 BMW 650 4.8L engine, for example: BMW will sell a remanufactured engine to a customer for $14,160. From where I’m sitting, that looks like a steep price!

That’s where we at low mileage engines come in. On late model BMW’s, we can typically save customers 50% or more and still give you a warranty that leaves you with peace of mind. You can also make sure that you get a true low mileage unit since we provide a free CARFAX report to verify the mileage on every used engine we sell.

Are there circumstances in which a used BMW engine won’t be your best option? Occasionally there can be. You see, if demand exceeds the amount of used engines available, we simply may not have it. This is rare though, as we have some of the most intensive sourcing systems in the world.

As always, we would love to help you if you’re looking for a good, reliable, CARFAX mileage verified used engine. Please feel free to call us at 901-266-9996 or click here to submit a request for a quote on your engine (one of our salsemen will contact you).

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Toyota Replacement Engines (Used Engines)

June 18, 2009 By 4 Comments

Over the past 25 years, Toyota has consistantly offered an excellence in quality that has pleased consumers and made a Toyota a worthwhile investment. Because of their excellent quality, Toyota’s hold their value well. Because they hold their value well, the vehicles are less likely to be “totaled” – literally declared a “total loss” - out in an accident (keep in mind that insurance companies use formulas which compare the value of the vehicle against the damage to the vehicle to determine whether to junk or repair a vehicle). Since they’re less likely to be totaled, the ratio of used parts available vs. the number of vehicles on the road is smaller. That’s the bad part about the excellent quality of a Toyota.

So where does this leave you, the used engine consumer? It means that you must be even more careful when shopping for used engines. When supply is limited, many used engine suppliers lie on miles. A 100,000 mile engine becomes a 50,000 mile engine, a 140,000 mile engine becomes a 70,000 mile engine, and on and on. That’s where CARFAX becomes important on USDM engines (a USDM engine is “United States Domestic Market – vehicles sold here in the United States originally). At Low Mileage Engines, every engine we sell from the US Domestic Market comes with a free CARFAX which we use to verify mileage. We know we have competitors who don’t provide CARFAXes. Why don’t they? That’s simple – would you provide evidence to a potential customer that you were misrepresenting a product? If you were selling an engine as having 70,000 miles, would you give your customer evidence that it in fact had 140,000? Of course not. You could sure sell that engine cheap though! Unfortunately, for you and your family, getting ripped off like that on mileage is not a good deal.

Thus, CARFAX. If you have a late model Toyota with a bad engine and you’re in search of a replacement, Low Mileage Engines will provide you with a free CARFAX to verify the mileage on the engine as long as it comes from the US Domestic Market (we do sell some Toyota engines that are from Japan).

As always, if you need a quote on a good, used engine, please feel free to call us at 901-266-9996 or fill out an engine request form so we can contact you with quotes on several used engines.

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Northstar Engines in Buick Lucernes and Oldsmobile Auroras

June 17, 2009 By 4 Comments

When General Motors began selling the Buick Lucerne, it acted as a replacement for three vehicles: The Buick Park Avenue (Which had been sold for the previous 10 years with a 3.8L non-supercharged engine and a 3.8L supercharged engine), The Buick LeSabre, and the Oldsmobile Aurora. Of those three vehicles, only one had been equipped with a NorthStar engine: The Oldsmobile Aurora. The 4.0L engine used in the Aurora had several variations, but was used from 1996 to 2003. With a smaller displacement than the standard 4.6L Northstar Engines used in the Cadillac Devilles and Sevilles of the era, it quickly earned the nickname of “Short Star.”

When General Motors axed Oldsmobile, Cadillac regained a monopoly on the Northstar system. In 2006, Buick launched the Lucerne with two engines: a 3.8L (again, a continuation from the Park Avenue it replaced), and a 4.6L NorthStar engine. That’s right: Buick went full size. The 4.6L VIN “Y” engine in the 2006 Buick Lucerne is the same engine that is in the 2006 Cadillac DTS.  In 2008, Buick took things a step further by adding the VIN “9″ engine to the lineup. The VIN 9 L37 engine had traditionally been placed in Cadillac vehicles with a goal of providing “hit it and get it” power. It is well known for being a responsive engine.

As always, if you are ever in need of an engine, please feel free to call us at 901-266-9996 or to fill out an engine request.

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Mileage Verification is Important When Purchasing a Used Engine

June 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

As the economy worsens, many families are replacing engines instead of buying new vehicles (the smart route, in my opinion). Even with the savings of buying a used engine vs. a replacement car, the financial sting is still sharp to most. It is thus understandable that folks want the best price they can find. I caution you to make sure you’re truly getting the best price and not just an inferior product – don’t get ripped off. Many companies will quote you what seems like a great price, and instead of delivering a good engine that they’ll stand behind, send you junk.

For example, yesterday one of our salesman spoke with a client in California. The client was a young man looking for a replacement engine for a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM. He needed a 2.4L engine. We quoted him on a 47,000 mile motor with a two year warranty. He seemed pleased with out quote. Later that day, the client called to let us know that he thought he had found a better deal – a 41,000 mile motor for about$400 less! We told him what we always say in that situation – “If the mileage on that engine is correct, you need to buy it, because that is a great deal. But let me ask you this – if that engine had 141,000 miles on it, would it still be a good deal? Or would you feel like you had been robbed? Call your supplier, get the VIN off of that vehicle, and we’ll run a free CARFAX for you.” We of course knew that there was no way anyone could sell an engine with the low miles the customer was talking about for the price he had been quoted. And wouldn’t you know it – when we ran the CARFAX, the vehicle had 171,000 miles on it. He had been lied to not by 100,000 miles, but by 130,000 miles. He was furious! We haven’t sold him an engine yet, but we saved him a lot of heartache. And no, we normally don’t run CARFAXes on engines we’re not selling. We just don’t like losing businesses to cheats.

We might not always be the cheapest company to buy a used engine from, but we don’t misrpresent mileage, and we give a warranty that is second to none. If you need a quote, please call 901-266-9996 or fill out an engine request.

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