Chevy Equinox engine — 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) price snapshot
- Low
- $270
- Average
- $713
- High
- $3,680
Trim-specific price guide
Chevy Equinox Engine — 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) prices
Pricing for the 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) variant of the Chevy Equinox engine, aggregated from 86 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
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Price summary
A used Chevy Equinox engine (3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX)) costs $270 to $3,680, with a median asking price of $560. Based on 86 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$550
Grade B (good)$678
Grade C (fair)$400
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$270–$1,50066 listings
Grade BStandard used$385–$7417 listings
Grade CVisible wear$400–$4001 listings
Grade XUngraded$300–$3,68012 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $270–$1,500 | 66 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $385–$741 | 7 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $400–$400 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$3,680 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$550
Grade B$678
Grade C$400
Ungraded$595
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $270–$3,680 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) variant of the Chevy Equinox engine, based on 86 priced listings across 3 model years (2015, 2016, 2017). Its $560 median is 60% below the Chevy Equinox engine overall median of $1,400.
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 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Chevy Equinox engine variants
(1.5L, VIN B, 4th digit, MR15DDT), Japan built
1 yr$2,458$1,500 – $5,031(1.5L, VIN B, 4th digit, MR15DDT), US built
1 yr$2,756$450 – $3,372(1.5L, VIN G, 8th digit, opt LSD), AWD
3 yrs$2,055$1,095 – $2,885(1.5L, VIN G, 8th digit, opt LSD), FWD
3 yrs$1,943$1,238 – $2,4951.5L (VIN V, 8th digit, opt LYX), AWD
5 yrs$925$280 – $3,0001.5L (VIN V, 8th digit, opt LYX), FWD
5 yrs$1,150$515 – $3,5001.6L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LH7), AWD
2 yrs$2,399$607 – $3,5621.6L (VIN U, 8th digit, opt LH7), FWD
2 yrs$1,810$1,000 – $3,3502.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), AWD
3 yrs$660$400 – $2,385Common questions
Chevy Equinox engine (3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX)) FAQ
How much is a used Chevy Equinox engine (3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX))?
Based on 86 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Chevy Equinox engine in the 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) variant lists between $270 and $3,680, with a median asking price of $560.
Which Chevy Equinox years use the 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) engine?
The 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) variant appears in model years 2015, 2016, 2017. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 3.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $550, Grade B has a median of $678, Grade C has a median of $400. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.