FAQ for Buying New vs. Used Diesel Parts for Engines

Posted by Jack Barry on Fri, Feb 14, 2014

When you have a diesel engine malfunction, you can’t afford to waffle in your decision-making when it comes to how to best troubleshoot the problem. When production stops, it’s only a matter of time before your customers are impacted.

If you’re able to determine that the cause of the issue is one or more malfunctioning parts that can be replaced, you have a decision to make: purchase brand-new parts or consider buying used diesel parts or refurbished pistons, gaskets and cylinders.

Here are some of the questions you should be asking yourself and colleagues:

  • What is our long-term plan for growth and capital improvements? If your strategic road map calls for your company to purchase replacement units for the impacted equipment, then why invest in new parts? Simply patch up the existing equipment or consider fast-tracking that major purchase decision.

  • Does being environmentally friendly matter to your organization? If being green is part of your corporate culture, then you may give greater weight to purchasing used engine parts and not adding to the collective scrapheap.

  • Does the bottom line trump all other considerations when deciding whether to buy used diesel parts? If you have cash flow or budget concerns, then purchasing used or rebuilt engine parts may be your only decision. However, if you have the latitude to spend more or less, consider that you may be able to upgrade the malfunctioning part – that is, buy a superior brand or model – for the same price it would cost to purchase a new part that was an exact replica of the one you’re replacing. If such an upgrade will streamline operations or simply give you the peace of mind that you’ll avoid another equipment malfunction, this is a consideration to take into account.

Purchasing used diesel parts is not simply a cost-cutting measure. For some enterprises, it’s a tactic that cascades down from their strategy or culture.

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