Trim-specific price guide

Buick Encore GX Engine — 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) prices

Pricing for the 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) variant of the Buick Encore GX engine, aggregated from 205 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.

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Last updatedOct 12, 2026

2020 Buick Encore GX · 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T)

$700

median asking price

45 priced listings · $285–$1,578

Price summary

A used Buick Encore GX engine (1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T)) costs $250 to $1,578, with a median asking price of $550. Based on 205 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$599

Grade B (good)$451

Buick Encore GX engine — 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) price snapshot

USD

Low: $250
Average: $677
High: $1,578

205 priced listings across 5 model years· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$250–$1,578152 listings

Grade BStandard used$285–$1,51041 listings

Grade XUngraded$250–$1,00012 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$250–$1,578	152
Grade BStandard used	$285–$1,510	41
Grade XUngraded	$250–$1,000	12

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$599

Grade B$451

Ungraded$451

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $250–$1,578 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) variant of the Buick Encore GX engine, based on 205 priced listings across 5 model years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025). Its $550 median is 34% below the Buick Encore GX engine overall median of $838.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

Price by model year

What does a 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) cost by year?

202045 listings$700$285 – $1,578 202124 listings$476$250 – $1,500 202247 listings$550$375 – $1,000 202347 listings$550$375 – $1,000 202542 listings$905$257 – $962

Other trims

Other Buick Encore GX engine variants

Full Encore GX guide

1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH)

4 yrs$900$270 – $1,500

1.2L (VIN P, 8th digit, opt LBP)

1 yr$1,235$834 – $1,625

Common questions

Buick Encore GX engine (1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T)) FAQ

How much is a used Buick Encore GX engine (1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T))?

Based on 205 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Buick Encore GX engine in the 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) variant lists between $250 and $1,578, with a median asking price of $550.

Which Buick Encore GX years use the 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) engine?

The 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $599, Grade B has a median of $451. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.