Few Factors That You Must Consider When Thinking About Engine Replacement

When it comes to one’s car, fondness or affection for it is what comes naturally to the owner. However, it is an unfortunate truth that as the years pass by, the car which has seen a considerable bit of mileage, starts showing signs of ‘aging’. After a certain point of time even regular and thorough servicing does little to keep away the rattling here and the extra smoke there.

There are certain things like problems with starting the engine, acceleration, the fall in the mileage, increased smoke levels and extra gas consumption that indicate that it is time for an engine replacement. The fact that cannot be denied, though, is that there are times when replacing the car’s engine is just the thing that the owner ought do. Then again there are times when it is nothing but a false economy. Now, knowing when the time is right for a replacement and when it is not is not as easy as it sounds.

Car Or Engine?

A difficult decision to make is whether you replace the engine or the car itself. Buying a new automobile does not require exhausting a whole fortune anymore. The best thing to do before you take any kind of decision is to consult an experienced and trusted mechanic. Ask for a repair estimate and carefully consider the investment required for the replacement work.

It would also be wise to do a bit of research on the reliability of the year, make and model of the car you own in order to ensure that you will not have any other problem in the future that would result in costly repairs. For a car that is in an overall good condition, it may be right to keep it with an engine replacement.

A Detailed Look At The Deciding Factors:

Making a decision is admittedly a tough task which may be simplified a little by minutely considering a few factors.

i) Where The Problem Is:

On an average an engine manages to survive about 150, 000 miles nowadays. These miles are not covered without any wear and tear. The major problems that result from the said wear and tear and can warrant an engine replacement are:

Worn cylinders and rings
Broken and failing valves
Worn bearings

ii) What The Cost Is

A ‘new’, i.e. – used or reconditioned engine should be easily available at a reasonable price. Add to that the fee of the mechanic or if you are doing it yourself, the costs of tools, equipment.

iii) The Condition The Car Is In

In case your car’s engine has seen 150, 000 miles, your car has too. There might be some work needed to be done on the body, steering, radiator, starter. Do not forget to add the costs of repairing those when you are calculating the total price of replacing the engine.

Engine manufacturers call the replacement of a car’s engine ’empowering’. The name is simply apt considering that replacing a malfunctioning, old engine with a new one can add year’s to the vehicle’s life on the road and save you thousands of dollars on emergency repairs down the line. This also guarantees you safe and smooth rides along the way.