Rebuilt, reconditioned, and remanufactured parts fall under the umbrella of product recovery manufacturing processes. Rather than allowing old, worn, or non-functional parts to be scrapped or left to rust in the salvage yard, product recovery processes involve restoring the functionality of these parts, known as cores, to like, or better-than, new quality.

While all forms of product recovery have immense environmental, energy, and cost benefits associated with them, the type of product recovery process used to restore injector functionality and performance has huge significance for the longevity and performance of your car's engine.

OK, but what is the difference between these options?

A rebuilt product is recovered by inspecting, cleaning, and replacing all parts that are worn or broken. Provided that the parts that are not worn or broken fit into the acceptable wear limits laid out by the manufacturer, they will not be replaced, and therefore, the components in the product will have different levels of wear. Whether a product is rebuilt or remanufactured, its functionality will be restored. However, remanufacturing is a more comprehensive process in which each component of the product is returned to manufacturer standards.

Reconditioning is the product recovery process that is the most similar to remanufacturing. Both involve the replacement of damaged or worn components, but the big difference is that in remanufacturing, the process is meticulous enough to return the product to the manufacturer’s original specifications, which maintains the warranty. Reconditioned products, on the other hand, cannot use the product’s original warranty.

Remanufacturing is a standardized industrial process by which previously sold, worn, or non-functional products are returned to same-as-new, or better, condition and performance. The complex and demanding remanufacturing process is in line with specific technical specifications, including engineering, quality, and testing standards. The process yields fully warranted products that meet or exceed OEM specifications.