Used Chevy Engines

July 17, 2009 By 5 Comments

Due to the sheer volume of Chevrolets on the road, they have always been some of our best selling engines. Typically we see more demand for the smaller Chevy 1.6L, 2.2L and 2.4L engines that fit in vehicles like the Aveo, Malibu, Cobalt, Cavalier, and HHR, but we also see a significant demand for vehicles with the 3.6L and 3.8L engines Chevy offers.

When I say “significant demand,” people will often assume that I’m saying an engine is bad. Nothing could be further from the truth, since Chevy is making the best engines it ever has. When you have millions of a type of engine on the road, you’re just going to have demand, whether it be due to flukes, operator error, or good old fashioned wearing an engine out.

If you need a used chevy engine, there are a few things that you should know.

  1. If you need a 2004 Chevy Aveo engine, get one from a 2005 or 2006. The failure rate on the 05 and 06 Aveos seems to be lower than the 2004.
  2. A lot of people lie on the mileage on Chevy 2.2L and 2.4L engines. Demand is very high on these, so the wholesale pricing on them is high. Dishonest companies can make a killing misrepresenting 140,000 mile 2.2L and 2.4L engines. Don’t think that they don’t do that either, because they do! A person is wise to demand a CARFAX to verify mileage.
  3. If you’re willing to swap fuel rails and manifolds, you can pull 2.2L engines out of much later year vehicles than a direct interchang offers. You can get a lower mile engine at a lower price.
  4. Low Mileage Engines offers one of the best warranties on used Chevy engines in the nation, and we can ship you a replacement engine straight to you, wherever you need it to go (in the US or Canada).

We offer one of the best warranties on used Chevy engines in the country, and we’re able to do that because we sell engines with verified mileage. When you sell a 20,000 mile engine, 50,000 mile engine, or 70,000 mile engine, you can give an excellent warranty. If you’re selling an engine that has 140,000 miles and calling it a 70,000 mile engine, of course you can not give an excellent warranty.  That’s the heart of our business – we sell an excellent engine, and give an excellent warranty.

As always, if you need a used engine, we would love to be your source. You can call us directly at 901-266-9996 or fill out a request for a quote online.

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  • GALE BOOTH

    2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2.2 L OHC

  • Jeffdietz442

    So you are saying that a 1.6 Aveo motor from a 2006-2008 will fit in a 2004 if you change the intake, thats so simple why don’t the junk yards list that. Are you sure the crank is cut the same for the crank sensor? It’s also a diffrent part number, so which on to use the new motor or the 2004?

  • Anonymous

    Hi Jeff. I don’t see any mention of Aveo engines beyond the year 06. In fact off the top of my head I don’t believe the later models will interchange with the first interchange of 2004-2006.

    I will check tomorrow at the office to see what the latest interchange says.

  • Anonymous

    Jeff, I looked at the latest Hollander Interchange this morning as I said I would.

    Before I post, let me give a brief answer to your question about why yards say things fit: It is based pretty much on the interchange system. “Fit” can sometimes be subjective. For example, there are some engines that fit but over time yards will provide feedback to the interchange companies that their customers have problems doing certain swaps to make something fit. They will then change what is listed as interchangeable.

    They will also add interchange options as they receive feedback. Since so many used engines are shipped, it is better to “go slow” in some areas so as to not lose freight costs, which drive up operating expenses. Round trip shipping even on a small Aveo engine would be close to $300.00, for example.

    When we initially posted this, 2004-2006 was listed as the first gen interchange in Hollander. In the current interchange, which is 76.02, they have revised that. 2004 Aveo engines are listed as coming compatable with 2004-2005 Aveo’s, 2004-2005 Suzuki Swifts and 2005 Suzuki Waves.

    2006-2008′s are the next Aveo Generation of engines available.

    I have heard stories of folks making 2008′s fit 2004′s and I know it can be done. If anyone knows what it takes and has video’s/pictures, I’d love to see them. In fact, for a good pictorial with commentary or video, we would pay someone for the time to put it together: See paid writing opportunities available on this blog.

  • http://www.mccarthychevrolet.com Kansas city used car dealers

    Good information about Chevy Engines. But I’m looking for a well quality used Chevy car. Can you please inform me about the dealer who is selling such used Chevy models?