Q: Is a 3.3L V6 engine interchangeable?
I needed an oil change and now I believe my engine has seized on me. I suppose I have to buy a new motor, but does it HAVE to be from another 2007 Hyundai Sonata, or is there another car I can search for an engine from?
My car has 155000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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