If you are talking about a replacement used engine-yes. There is no point replacing an engine with one that is unlikely to last long and you can do much better for about the same price. There are many sources to buy low mileage engines that salvage yards pull from totaled cars that will last. If it is a car, it depends on price and your goals. If it's a hobby car or you are replacing engine anyway, it might not make a difference or make more sense to buy one with engine high mileage to reduce initial cash outlay. You may have no transportation at all and just need something that runs and cheap without payments, then you would get the car most likely to last and ignore the brand/type-just focus on what you need vs want
AnswerPERHAPS THROTTLE BODY IS STUCK OPEN- TRY TO FREE WITH SCREWDRIVER (WITH ENGINE OFF)Also could be either a bad TPS (throttle position switch) or bad ICS (Idle control solinoid) more likely to be TPS
It is not bad at all, I bought my civic when it had about 160,000 miles it is now closing in on 220,000 miles and I have not had any engine problems. I have replaced some other parts on the car but the engine has had no issues.
Very bad idea. engine damage will result.
If it has been maintained and cared for properly, it has another 100K left in it. The 5.3 is a good engine but not the greatest on fuel mileage.
I guess that it would depend on where the wrench is. But it would be a bad idea.
No, Ducati with 9000 miles on it has comparable wear as other bikes. Don't worry!
No way! Honda engines can last up to 300,000 miles - engine and transmission. Unless the engine check light is on or if it's running badly, there's no problem.
The engine could overheat and destroy itself. It's a very bad idea to drive a car with no cooling system.
The opposite of a good idea would be a bad idea. Depending on how bad you could also say terrible idea.
Strictly speaking, even a single mile is bad for an engine, since wear begins from the first revolution of the crankshaft. The answer to the question you are asking is, unfortunately, "it depends". An engine driven 120,000 miles could be in better shape than one driven only 12,000 miles depending on things such as loading, maintenance, and driving technique.
Black and blue smoke means your engine is burning oil. That is bad. You may have a blown head gasket. That is very bad. You may have worn piston rings. That is also bad. I have no idea why your engine is burning oil but the reason is bad.
service engine soon light comes on, less miles per gallon of gasoline, bad emissions