whenever you purchase a used vehicle, whether you're using it for a project or daily driver, the motor will definitely have some miles on it. the trick is, figuring out how many. usually, the previous owner will tell you it's been driven easy and has low mileage but that's not always the case. and since the mileage plays a big part in engine health and therefore can determine how much you should pay for the vehicle, here are a few tests you can run to get a health report on an older engine.
if the engine is still in the vehicle or can be started up on a stand, start it 