Low Mileage Engines LLC is one of the premier sources for used engines in the United States. We advertise a lot of the benefits you get when you deal with us – free shipping to businesses, 1 year unlimited mile parts warranty, a free CARFAX to verify mileage on engines from US vehicles, and our commitment to excellence.

What you will never see us do, under any circumstances, is advertise “Cheap engines for sale.” Why? To folks who care about quality, “cheap” is a misleading, arbitrary term with a lot of implications that we just don’t like.

No matter what type of used engine you have and no matter who you buy from, any used engine you consider purchasing will have been made by the same company – the original manufacturer of the engine. Your replacement engine will have been made by the company that made the engine you’re replacing. A 2005 Liberty Jeep engine will only be made by a Jeep authorized company.

Why do I bring this up? You need to consider what causes price differences between companies. Folks who sell used engines source products come from the same place – vehicles that have gone through insurance salvage auctions. Manufacturing quality isn’t the issue determining price. There are other very important issues affecting price.

The first is the company’s ability to stand behind their warranty. At Low Mileage Engines, we pride ourselves in having one of the strongest warranties in the nation, and we stand behind it! We’ve found that many companies advertising “Cheap” engines have a hard time standing behind their warranty – they can’t afford to, because they’re broke!

The second issue that affects price is condition of the engine. While all used engines that will work for an application share a common ancestry, their histories can be radically different. I understand why customers find buying an engine for $500 less from one of my competitors alluring. But when our engine has lower miles that are CARFAX verified and isn’t out of a flood vehicle, we’re by far the better value. What is the better value: $1800 for an engine with unverified that sat half submerged in a pond for six hours, or $2300 for an engine that CARFAX certifies not to have any flood reports with verified mileage? Of course, the second option is best because you know what you’re getting.

Engines are priced as cheap engines when they don’t offer much value. The truth of the matter is that normally there isn’t much difference in price between a “cheap” engine and a good used engine. You might save $100, $200, etc up front on your purchase if you buy the cheap option, but you stand to lose a lot of money in the long run. Having to install more than one engine is expensive, and many times we sell to customers who bought from our competition to save $200 – only to come back to us later when they get a bad engine from someone else.

If you need a used engine, we would love to quote you. You can reach us at (800) 709-9233.

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Several years ago I sold a 3.5L engine for an Infiniti G35 to a very nice man from Mississippi. This man was buying the engine for his wife, who loved the car. As far as stories go, I have plenty of them having been in this industry for the number of years that I have, but this story sticks out. It sticks out because Infiniti engines rarely fail – and they seem to never fail on when nearly new.

“I got the car for her, and just figured she would maintain it,” the husband explained to me. “But she never changed the oil, and it’s like silly putty in the oil pan.”

We had several low mileage engines for sale at the time and sent them the nicest one we had (the car was a 2003 Infiniti G35). As far as we know, they are still driving their G35 to this day.

This family spent thousands of dollars they wouldn’t have had to had they originally maintained their vehicle. It isn’t uncommon for us to encounter this since we sell engines.

There is, however, another side to this coin.

We sell a lot of engines to families who meticulously maintain their vehicles. Sometimes their engine has failed because they’ve just worn it out. There really isn’t any way around this type of failure, since you can’t change the design of an engine you own. The only thing you can control is how you drive in a case like that (read: not like a bat out of Hell).

There can be external factors that cause engine failure.

If you drive an Infiniti, be glad that your vehicle does not use a timing belt, but a timing chain. This is one of the greatest points of maintenance overlook for many vehicles, but you don’t have to deal with it. However, you must make sure to replace your water pump. This is one of the most common things I see destroy Infiniti engines. Why? Though lack of timing belt replacement causes a lot of engines to fail, most people do eventually change their timing belt (maybe not on schedule, but they have it done). Most shops worth their salt are going to recommend a water pump replacement at the time of that timing belt replacement, since when you replace a timing belt, you’ve done 90% of the work of replacing the water pump. As the owner of a vehicle with a timing chain that doesn’t require replacement as part of normal maintenance, you have to make sure to replace your water pump. If you don’t, and it fails, you could easily overheat your engine and destroy it. When that happens, you’ll have to call us.

Overheating isn’t just caused by failed water pumps.  You have to make sure that you maintain your overall cooling system. The best way to do this is to have a complete coolant flush and replacement every two years. To actually flush all the fluid, which is what you want, you will need to find a shop that has a special machine to flush out the old coolant. You should also have the shop check your hoses for cracking, leaks, and signs of wear. If they see any of these things, they should replace that hose. They should also check your actualr adiator, and all the radiator fittings. If you have an automatic transmission, you should have the radiator fluid flushed as well. You see, your automatic transmission runs its fluid through the radiator just like the engine coolant does (through a different system) and if it gets dirty not only damages the transmission but loses its ability to cool.

If you’re replacing an engine, you should always have your radiator back flushed and flow tested. If it doesn’t pass these tests, then don’t worry about getting the old radiator fixed – buy a new one. They’re cheap, and in many instances replacing your radiator is cheaper than having your radiator tested and then repairing it.

The last thing you need to know when you buy an Infiniti engine is that you should replace any and all maintenance parts on the engine before you put it in. You should replace your spark plugs, all belts and hoses, all filters (fuel, oil, air), and all fluids. We also highly recommend that you reseal your oil pan and your valve covers, since no one warranties gaskets or seals.

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We recently added a history of Lincoln to our existing page on Lincoln engines. You will probably find this interesting – I know I did. The inter connectivity of Detroit during its early years as an auto production center is fascinating.

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Very few people will have to replace an engine in their vehicle. The fact of the matter is that vehicles are being produced at quality levels only dreamed of 50 years ago. Drivers who perform normal maintenance expect 200,000 miles out of their vehicles, and they’re not crazy. It would be difficult to mass produce better quality engines and transmissions than what we have today from US, Japanese, and German automakers.

Folks still have problems. The occasional production fluke will cause an engine to fail – if the failure doesn’t occur in the engine itself, a radiator might fail. An oil pump might fail. Etc.

So what do you do when this happens? First, you hope that you’re under warranty! If you’re not, you’re probably going to have to buy a used engine.

Why buy used? Cost and benefit. Many people assume you should always buy “new parts.” This is true only if a suitable used part can’t be found. There is a saying that clicks with a lot of people: “All cars run on used parts.” It’s true! Think about it – as soon as a part is installed, and the vehicle is cranked up, used parts! Buying used parts from a quality auto dismantler can save you money. Buying a used engine can save a ton of money – 75% in some cases!

Buying a used engine has several advantages.

The first advantage is, as previously discussed, cost. New engines from the dealer can cost more than what your car is worth. Literally! Some brands don’t even sell long blocks – just a bare block, or heads. Your mechanic must then piece those together. A used engine is going to come assembled. Your mechanic will have to do prep work (if he doesn’t… then what kind of a mechanic is he?!) to be sure, but the work will be much less.

The second advantage is that a used engine has been proven. A low mileage used engine has been proven to work. You want to make sure you get an engine from a vehicle that was taken off of the road due to a wreck, and not due to mechanical failure. Remember, a good used engine would still be on the road if it weren’t for the wreck – it has many years of life left on it. Remanufactured engines have close to a 7% failure rate. They’re not proven yet. A good used engine has been proven!

The last benefit is a used engine typically requires less time to deal with. The install is easier since it comes more complete.

If you need a quote on a used engine, we have plenty of engines for sale. Give us a call 901-266-9996.

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