Comments on: 5 Options for Car Engine Repair http://www.carsforgirls.com/index.php/5-options-for-car-engine-repair/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:12:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Tina http://www.carsforgirls.com/index.php/5-options-for-car-engine-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-10409 Tina Tue, 12 May 2009 00:49:53 +0000 http://www.carsforgirls.com/?p=3959#comment-10409 Hi Sue: Rebuilt engines can last a long time - some even hold up better than the original, while some can seize up and stop working at just a few thousand miles. That said, it depends on where the rebuilt engine comes from. In this case, factory rebuilt engines are your best bet, especially since most do come with a warranty. Remember that regular automotive maintenance is vital to overall performance, so it's important to take care of the engine by keeping fluids at regular levels, keep the air filter clean, change the oil according to specifications, etc. No one option is better or worse than others - it truly is a personal decision strictly dependent on lifestyle, budget and what's best for each individual car owner, so if the best option for you is to trade in your car, I say go for it! :) Hi Sue: Rebuilt engines can last a long time – some even hold up better than the original, while some can seize up and stop working at just a few thousand miles. That said, it depends on where the rebuilt engine comes from. In this case, factory rebuilt engines are your best bet, especially since most do come with a warranty.

Remember that regular automotive maintenance is vital to overall performance, so it’s important to take care of the engine by keeping fluids at regular levels, keep the air filter clean, change the oil according to specifications, etc.

No one option is better or worse than others – it truly is a personal decision strictly dependent on lifestyle, budget and what’s best for each individual car owner, so if the best option for you is to trade in your car, I say go for it! :)

]]> By: Foxie http://www.carsforgirls.com/index.php/5-options-for-car-engine-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-10402 Foxie Mon, 11 May 2009 23:30:30 +0000 http://www.carsforgirls.com/?p=3959#comment-10402 Sue -- It would depend on the type of engine, the person doing the rebuild, the nature of the car, etc. to determine which is truly the best option. I've seen rebuilt engines that can be hassle free with regular maintenance up to 300k miles, and then I've seen engines that don't make it to 20k without failing completely. Not only does it depend on the car, but it depends on the driver. An abused engine with neglected maintenance is sure to be problematic, while a well cared for engine that receives proper maintenance can last well beyond an estimated mileage. Sue — It would depend on the type of engine, the person doing the rebuild, the nature of the car, etc. to determine which is truly the best option. I’ve seen rebuilt engines that can be hassle free with regular maintenance up to 300k miles, and then I’ve seen engines that don’t make it to 20k without failing completely.

Not only does it depend on the car, but it depends on the driver. An abused engine with neglected maintenance is sure to be problematic, while a well cared for engine that receives proper maintenance can last well beyond an estimated mileage.

]]> By: Sue | Used Cars http://www.carsforgirls.com/index.php/5-options-for-car-engine-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-10381 Sue | Used Cars Mon, 11 May 2009 09:06:32 +0000 http://www.carsforgirls.com/?p=3959#comment-10381 Some sound advice there, the only thing for me is that rather trade in the car it will be the best way to go as a new engine would be really expensive and a rebuild how long will that truly last before it starts giving hassles again?? Some sound advice there, the only thing for me is that rather trade in the car it will be the best way to go as a new engine would be really expensive and a rebuild how long will that truly last before it starts giving hassles again??

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