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Tiny
LLATHAN
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,113 MILES
If I just replaced my engine, should the new mileage show up on the dash? I just had an engine put in my car and it's still says the old engine mileage. I bought the engine used with 70,000 miles on it. The old engine had 111,000 miles. When I picked the car up yesterday, it still says 111,000 miles. Why is that?
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 5:10 PM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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The mileage does not change just because you changed your engine. It's the mileage for the car it's against the law to roll the mile's back new engine or not.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 5:22 PM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Why would you expect that to happen? The mileage is stored in the computer and it's a felony to disguise the original mileage anyway.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 5:23 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for you answers. I didn't know what to expect. I don't know a thing about cars. I just assume that the new engine mileage would take over the old engine mileage. Silly me:)
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 5:59 PM
Tiny
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The mileage is representative of the entire car. You can record the current mileage and tell any prospective buyers of when the engine was put in.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 6:02 PM

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