Warranty Overview 

THE WARRANTY INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS A GENERAL OVERVIEW. FOR COMPLETE WARRANTY DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO THE ACTUAL WARRANTY DOCUMENT PROVIDED WITH THE SALE. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION, CALL US IMMEDIATELY.
  • The warranty registration must be received within 45 days from the time of purchase.
  • All items under warranty are subject to the direct inspection of Choate Engineering Performance to determine the applicability of the subject warranty.
  • It is the responsibility of the Buyer and the Buyer’s technician to provide any and all data logs.
  • It is the responsibility of the Buyer and Buyer’s technician to document all codes needed to program the ECM (i.e. injector codes).
  • Except as noted, warranty coverage is on parts and labor when the product is installed at an APPROVED repair facility only; no labor coverage is provided on self-installed items.
  • Labor will be reimbursed based on the ALLDATA labor time guide at a maximum of $50 per hour or shop rate, whichever is lower.
  • The manufacturer’s warranty is intended to provide coverage for defects in the parts and workmanship of the part provided by the manufacturer only.

Warranty is NOT intended to cover the following:

  • Normal wear
  • Improper maintenance
  • Failure caused by parts that are not supplied by manufacturer failure resulting from overheating (usually but not limited to burnt/leaking head gaskets, burnt/melted/broken piston or piston rings, damaged cylinder heads, faulty injectors, oils seals from turbo, faulty contaminants in intercooler, dirty or improperly installed air filters, non-approved air filters, “dusting” of engine, etc.)
  • Repair or replacement of engine support systems including belts, hoses, filters, cooling, fuel, etc.
  • Repair or replacement resulting from an accident.
  • Products used in competition, racing, off-road or modified applications.
  • Failure resulting from abuse or misuse.
  • Failure resulting from electrolysis.
  • Products installed in applications not originally equipped with the product purchased.
  • Crankshaft thrust surface failure (caused by excessive forward pressure on the crank).
  • Repairs performed or attempted without authorization.
  • Damage to the engine caused by stale, contaminated or deteriorated fuel.
  • Failure caused by lack of lubrication.
  • Failure or damage caused by dirt or debris.
  • Failure caused by excessive vibration.
  • Failure or component failure caused by use of alternative fuels.

How Do I Activate My Warranty?

  • Supplied with every engine is a complete copy of our warranty with an attached warranty registration form. You can find a copy of this form here.
  • Once filled out, take a picture of your odometer and have a copy of your receipt for the oil cooler.
  • We may also ask for a copy of your registration and a picture of your license plate.
  • Then email a copy of each document within 45 days from the time of purchase to warranty@choateperformance.com.
  • You should also retain a copy for your records as it may be required to assist with a warranty concern.

Additional Warranty Information

 

      • Any product repaired or replaced under an approved warranty claim will carry the remainder of the original warranty (the warranty does not start over).

     

      • The manufacturer is not liable for loss of profits, sales, income, injury to person or property, towing charges, rental car expenses, storage fees, telephone expenses, freight, substitute transportation, lodging, fluids, filters, shop expenses, or unauthorized repairs.

     

      • The manufacturer will (at their discretion) repair, replace, or refund the product once the manufacturer determines the product is defective. All warranty claims are pending the analysis of the failed product.

     

      • See the actual Limited Warranty document for full details of coverage and restrictions.

     

     

    Product Warranty
    Daily Driver / Work Horse 5 year/100,000 miles*
    Commercial Use

    1 year/20,000 miles*

    Extended warranty available for $1500.00
    3 year/60,000 miles
    Model C Engines 1 year / Unlimited Miles*
    Cylinder Heads 6 months, parts only*

    *This is a simple overview of the warranty offered. For full details on this warranty, click here.