The Difference Between Remanufactured and Reconditioned Engines
The terms ‘remanufacturing’ and ‘reconditioning’ of vehicle engines are often confused in the motor industry, as well as by consumers. As a leading engine remanufacturer for over 50 years, this document explains the differences.
Remanufacturing and reconditioning or ‘reman engines’ and ‘recon engines’ are poles apart when it comes to the actual process involved and the resulting quality of the product.
Reconditioned Engines
A reconditioned engine is one that has been stripped down either partially or fully, cleaned and possibly had some damaged components replaced prior to being rebuilt.
Remanufactured Engines
A remanufactured or reman engine has been returned to the vehicle manufacturer’s or remanufacturers approved specifications through an extensive and audited process.
Key Features
Category | Reconditioned Engines | Remanufactured Engines | ||
Description | Involves taking an engine completely apart and assessing and measuring all components. Parts out of specification are then replaced. Select parts are then meticulously cleaned, inspected, measured, and tested. These are then engineered to set specifications. By using parts that are still within specification, we are able to use fewer new parts and so reduce input costs while maintaining quality standards. The engine is then reassembled by specialized technicians and tested accordingly. | A remanufactured engine is the closest rebuilt engine to a new engine. It involves taking an engine completely apart and scrapping certain parts, which are then replaced with new parts. Select parts are then meticulously cleaned, inspected, measured, and tested. These are then engineered to set specifications. The engine is then reassembled by specialized technicians and tested accordingly. The final result is the engine has been returned to the OEM or remanufactured specifications. | ||
Remtec Program | Exchange | Own Core | Exchange | Own Core |
Process | We supply an engine in exchange for the damaged engine | We rebuild your existing engine | We supply an engine in exchange for the damaged engine | We rebuild your existing engine |
Quote | Fixed price | Estimated price – subject to engine inspection | Fixed price | Estimated price – subject to engine inspection |
Lead times | Engines in stock can be shipped within 24hrs. | 2 – 3 Weeks from the date of order | Engines in stock can be shipped within 24hrs. | 2 – 3 Weeks from the date of order |
Warranty | 100 000km or 12 months (whichever comes first) | 12 months unlimited mileage | ||
Shipping cost | Free | |||
Re-registration required | Re-registration of your engine at traffic department required | No re-registration of your engine at traffic department | Re-registration of your engine at traffic department required | No re-registration of your engine at traffic department |