USED ENGINES FOR SALE — CITY AUTO WRECKERS

City Auto Wreckers has been sourcing and selling used engines to Chicago-area drivers since 1981. Our facility at 690 McClure Rd, Aurora IL 60502 carries a rotating inventory of tested used engines for most domestic and foreign vehicles, pulled from salvage vehicles processed through our yard and inspected before going on the shelf.

We stock a broad range of engine types to cover the vehicles most commonly driven across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties:

Gasoline engines: naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, V6, and V8 units covering the full range of passenger cars, pickups, and SUVs. We carry both high-mileage and lower-mileage options depending on current inventory.
Turbocharged and direct-injection engines: including EcoBoost, TFSI, and similar platforms common on late-model Ford, VW, and Audi vehicles. Availability varies by model year and current salvage intake.
Truck and performance V8s: including GM LS-series, Ford Modular, and Dodge HEMI variants in both standard and high-output configurations. These are among our fastest-moving inventory items.
Diesel engines:0L, 6.4L, and 6.7L Power Stroke; 6.6L Duramax; and Cummins diesels for heavy-duty truck applications. Call ahead for current diesel availability before making the drive.

Darien drivers looking for a used engine have a short trip to our Aurora yard, approximately 12 miles via I-88 and I-55. We regularly serve customers from Darien’s ZIP code 60561 and the surrounding DuPage County area. Call ahead at (800) 898-2489 to confirm we have the right engine for your year and model before making the drive.

Call (800) 898-2489 to check availability for your year, make, model, and engine code, or use our online parts search to see what we have in stock right now.

HOW CITY AUTO WRECKERS SOURCES AND TESTS EVERY ENGINE

Every engine in our inventory arrives from a salvage vehicle processed through our Aurora yard. Before any engine goes on the shelf for sale, our technicians perform a visual and mechanical inspection covering:

Oil condition and contamination: we check for signs of coolant intrusion, sludge buildup, or metal particles that indicate internal damage. An engine with a clean oil sample is a reliable indicator of proper maintenance history.
External seals and gaskets: cracked valve cover gaskets, failing rear main seals, and deteriorated timing cover gaskets are checked and noted. Minor sealing issues are disclosed upfront; major structural seal failures disqualify an engine from inventory.
Compression and crankshaft condition: for engines where disassembly is warranted, we assess cylinder compression and bearing wear before pricing the unit.
Mileage and vehicle history: every engine is tagged with the donor vehicle’s mileage and, where available, its service and ownership history. We do not sell engines without documenting their donor vehicle source.

We are upfront about what we have and what we do not. If an engine has a known issue, a leaking gasket, a cracked header, a non-functional sensor, we tell you before you buy it, not after it arrives on your lift.

MAKES AND MODELS WE REGULARLY STOCK

Our inventory rotates constantly based on the vehicles that come through our yard, but these are the makes and models we most consistently carry used engines for in the Aurora, Darien, and Chicago metro area:

Ford: F-150, F-250, F-350, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang, Focus, Fusion, Escape. High-volume domestic make; we almost always have at least one F-Series engine in inventory.
Chevrolet and GMC: Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Equinox, Traverse, Malibu, Impala. LS and LT V8s move quickly, call ahead if you need a specific configuration.
Dodge and RAM: RAM 1500, RAM 2500, Charger, Challenger, Durango, Grand Cherokee. HEMI V8s and Pentastar V6s are our most-requested Chrysler family engines.
Honda: Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey. K-series and J-series engines are among the most requested import engines we carry, strong demand from the Naperville, Darien, and Aurora commuter market.
Toyota: Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Tacoma, Tundra, Sienna. 2GR and 1GR V6 engines and 2AR-FE four-cylinders are consistent stock items.
Nissan: Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Pathfinder, Frontier. VQ35DE V6 and MR20DE four-cylinder engines are frequently available.

Not seeing your vehicle? Call (800) 898-2489 and ask what we currently have. Inventory changes daily as new vehicles come through the yard, and we can sometimes source specific engines through our salvage network if we do not have one on the shelf.

USED ENGINES AVAILABLE NEAR NAPERVILLE, IL

Naperville drivers looking for a used engine have a short trip to City Auto Wreckers, our Aurora facility at 690 McClure Rd is approximately 12 miles from downtown Naperville via I-88 West. We serve customers from across Naperville’s ZIP codes 60540, 60564, and 60565, as well as the surrounding DuPage and Will County areas including Bolingbrook, Lisle, Woodridge, and Aurora.

Used engines are a particularly strong value proposition for Naperville-area drivers because the city’s high concentration of higher-mileage commuter vehicles — Accords, Camrys, Silverados, and Explorers being the most common — means we consistently have inventory matching what Naperville customers are looking for. Rather than paying dealer prices for a remanufactured unit, many DuPage County drivers make the short drive to our Aurora yard and leave with a tested engine at a fraction of the cost.

Call (800) 898-2489 to check availability for your specific year, make engine code before making the trip. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and we can typically give you an availability answer and a price quote in under five minutes.

HOW TO BUY: CALL, CHECK INVENTORY, PICK UP OR SHIP

Buying a used engine from City Auto Wreckers is a straightforward process:

Step 1: Call or search online. Call (800) 898-2489 with your year, make, model, and engine code, our team will check current inventory and give you a price on the spot. You can also search our online parts inventory to see current availability before calling.
Step 2: Confirm fitment. Before we pull an engine for you, we confirm the donor vehicle’s year, make, model, and engine code matches your application. For complex fitment situations, engine swaps, trim variants with different compression ratios, or vehicles with multiple engine options in the same year, we walk through the compatibility details with you before any money changes hands.
Step 3: Local pickup or nationwide shipping. Our Aurora yard at 690 McClure Rd is open for local pickup Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We also ship engines nationwide via freight. Call to get a shipping quote to your ZIP code, most Midwest destinations are a one- to two-day freight run from our Aurora location.
Step 4: Warranty and return policy. Used engines from City Auto Wreckers come with a warranty, call (800) 898-2489 or visit our warranty page for current warranty terms by part type. Our return policy is available here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS — USED ENGINES FOR SALE

What used engines do you stock?

We stock used gasoline, turbocharged, V8, and diesel engines for most domestic and foreign makes, including Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, RAM, Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Inventory rotates daily based on the vehicles we process through our Aurora salvage yard, so availability changes frequently. The most reliable way to check is to call us at (800) 898-2489 with your year, make, model, and engine code, we can give you a current availability answer and a price in under five minutes.

Do you ship used engines?

Yes. we ship used engines nationwide via freight carrier. Shipping is available for most engines in our inventory and the majority of Midwest destinations are a one- to two-day freight run from our Aurora, IL facility. Call (800) 898-2489 to get a freight quote to your ZIP code before placing an order. Local pickup at 690 McClure Rd, Aurora IL 60502 is also available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for customers who prefer to inspect the engine before taking it.

What warranty comes with a used engine from City Auto Wreckers?

Used engines from City Auto Wreckers come with a warranty covering defects in the engine itself, not wear items, installation errors, or damage resulting from improper fitment. Warranty terms vary by engine type and age of the donor vehicle. Visit cityautowreckers.com/warranty/ for current warranty details, or ask our team about the specific warranty that applies to the engine you are purchasing before you buy. We are upfront about what is and is not covered.

How do I confirm a used engine will fit my vehicle?

Before we pull any engine for sale, our team confirms the donor vehicle’s year, make, model, and engine code against your application. For the most reliable fitment check, have your VIN available when you call, we can use it to verify the exact engine spec your vehicle was built with rather than relying on trim-level assumptions. For complex applications involving engine swaps, vehicles with multiple engine options in a given year, or late-model vehicles with engine-management calibration requirements, we walk through the compatibility details with you before any payment is taken.

What is the difference between a used engine and a remanufactured engine?

A used engine is pulled from a donor vehicle and sold as-is after inspection, it retains its original internal components and has not been rebuilt. A remanufactured engine has been completely disassembled, its worn components machined or replaced to OEM tolerances and then reassembled, essentially a rebuilt engine sold to original factory specification. Remanufactured engines typically carry a longer warranty and a higher price. A used engine is the better choice when the donor vehicle had low-to-moderate mileage, the engine passed inspection cleanly, and the buyer wants to minimize cost. City Auto Wreckers sells used engines only; we do not sell remanufactured units. If you need a remanufactured engine, we can point you to reputable suppliers, but our value proposition is in tested low-cost used inventory.

GET YOUR USED ENGINE TODAY — CALL OR VISIT US IN AURORA

City Auto Wreckers has been supplying the Chicago area with quality used engines since 1981. Whether you need a four-cylinder commuter engine, a V8 for a truck rebuilt, or a diesel for a heavy-duty application, our Aurora yard has a rotating inventory of inspected, tested units ready for pickup or freight shipment.

Call (800) 898-2489 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a current availability check and a price quote. Or use our online parts search to see what we have in stock right now.

City Auto Wreckers — 690 McClure Rd, Aurora IL 60502 — serving Aurora, Darien, Naperville, Geneva, Elgin, Chicago, and the greater Chicago metro area.

USED ENGINES FOR SALE IN AURORA, DARIEN & CHICAGO, IL