Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we’re here to help you choose the right one.
Used
Used isn’t the best option for a variety of reasons, but it really depends on your truck. If it’s an old truck that you just want to keep on the road a little longer and get it fixed as cheaply as possible, used might be the right choice for you. However, beware of notoriously short warranty periods, suspiciously low mileage units, and the likelihood of that engine developing an issue not far down the road. If you have a nicer truck worth a little more money, or you simply don’t want to take the risk we recommend staying away from used engines.
New
New units aren’t available for every truck - it depends heavily on overstock and whether or not your engine is still being produced. If you buy from the dealer, you’ll either get a new or remanufactured unit, and it’ll be exactly like the one you already have; that can be good or bad, depending on how reliable your original engine was. New units are going to be an exact copy of the engine you already have, and will also be warrantied much better than a rebuilt or used engine. Sometimes the warranty will only apply if it’s been serviced by a dealer though, so be sure to get clarification on the details before proceeding.
If you still need a second opinion on what direction you want to go, our professional technicians are here to help. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we’ll help you make a choice and track down the engine that’s right for you.
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