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Month: November, 2009

Can Low Tire Pressure Wear Out My Engine Faster?

30 November, 2009 (15:20) | General Engine Information | By: Matthew

Susan from Bridgeport, CT asked us just before Thanksgiving if driving with low tire pressure could harm her vehicle. Susan, most people drive around with under inflated tires. We’re reminded of this by environmentalists and conservationists concerned about the hit this causes to gas mileage. Barack Obama even mentioned properly inflated tires as a method [...]

I was just informed that my favorite vehicle, our Jeep Grand Cherokee, is dead. The water pump has “gone”; engine bad. ~What do I do now?

25 November, 2009 (11:22) | General Engine Information | By: Matthew

This question was asked on Twitter. The answer isn’t cut and dried. First of all, you need to make sure your engine is bad. If the driver kept going after the pump went bad and the thermostat indicated overheating, then the engine will require replacement. If the vehicle was stopped immediately, you could try replacing [...]

Happy Thanksgiving. Here are some pre trip maintenance tips.

25 November, 2009 (08:19) | General Engine Information | By: Matthew

We’re very thankful for what has been a strong year for our company. Low Mileage Engines has been able to serve more customers this year than any year before, and in this economy, that makes us very thankful! Here are a few tips that will help you make sure your car doesn’t go down before [...]

Why We Don’t Advertise “Cheap Engines for Sale”

24 November, 2009 (08:07) | Uncategorized | By: Matthew

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 [...]

What You Need to Know When Buying an Infiniti Engine

23 November, 2009 (11:19) | Uncategorized | By: Matthew

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, [...]

New Updates: History of Lincoln

18 November, 2009 (12:38) | Uncategorized | By: Matthew

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.

The History of the Original Saturn 1.9L Engine

13 November, 2009 (09:34) | Engine maintenance, General Engine Information | By: Matthew

Walt Johnson, a Saturn Factory trained technician, shares the history of the Saturn 1.9L engine including the weaknesses and strong points of the engine.

Engines For Sale

2 November, 2009 (12:27) | Uncategorized | By: Matthew

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 [...]