2021 Tucson Engine Replacement
Due to low oil, the engine has failed and needs to be replaced.
The oil change shop's insurance is paying for the repair.
Unfortunately the dealer says they can't locate an engine from Hyundai parts.
So we must use a "remanufactured" long block with a 12k/12m warranty.
We would appreciate any advice on how to locate the best solution.
Such as, what years are "backward compatible" with a 2021 Tucson?
Also, we're concerned about staying within the lease terms regarding repairs such as this.
Thanks,
JB
The oil change shop's insurance is paying for the repair.
Unfortunately the dealer says they can't locate an engine from Hyundai parts.
So we must use a "remanufactured" long block with a 12k/12m warranty.
We would appreciate any advice on how to locate the best solution.
Such as, what years are "backward compatible" with a 2021 Tucson?
Also, we're concerned about staying within the lease terms regarding repairs such as this.
Thanks,
JB
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In your favor: wasn't 2021 the last year of that generation Tuscon? Should be plenty of identical engines, if so. No reason you won't be able to find a 2021 model engine, this far into 2022 model year.
Your leasing bank doesn't need to know about repairs, unless you tell them.
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We're having the Hyundai dealer buy the engine and complete the swap.
Though I'm not sure how to know in advance that the factory warranty will still be in-force.
Any thoughts on identifying the correct engine and keeping the warranty.
I'm not sure I'd agree to this, if it were my vehicle. The possible downside could be very expensive. I'd guess if this weren't a lease, you wouldn't consider it, either?
I would ask the insurance company to buy out the lease from the bank, and then the car would be their problem. And, you could go look for a new one.
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