Buying the Right Engine Mount

Aaron Richardson

January 08, 2026

5 min read

Aaron Richardson

January 08, 2026

5 min read

The type of engine mount - opens in new window or tab. you should buy is determined by your car’s year, make, model, engine, and trim. Different engines of the same vehicle may not share the same engine mount.

Enter your information into the eBay Parts Finder - opens in new window or tab. to find engine mounts that fit your vehicle. Picking which specific mount you buy comes down to your budget, but we have some advice on what to look for.

As for the repair job, follow eBay’s DIY engine mount replacement guide and video - opens in new window or tab. for detailed instructions and a complete list of tools and parts you need.

Buy the Right Type of Engine Mount

An OEM 2005-2007 Honda Odyssey front active motor mount and packaging displayed on a white background. — Active motor mounts, like this OEM 2005-2007 Honda Odyssey unit, cost substantially more than primitive solid mounts.

Dedicated race cars mount their engines directly to the chassis of the car itself for the ultimate level of stiffness and response. On the street, a car like that would vibrate so much it would shake out your fillings.

Production vehicles use engine mounts to locate and isolate the engine vibration from the cabin. Cars use different types of engine mounts to do that job.

Rubber engine mounts: Rubber engine mounts are the most common in older economy cars. They’re inexpensive, fairly durable, and strike a decent balance between power transfer and vibration mitigation. Affordable as they might be to make and as convenient as they are to buy, they do wear out, particularly in high-performance driving.

Hydraulic engine mounts: These hollow rubber engine mounts are filled with a hydraulic fluid or gel. They’re excellent at absorbing low-frequency vibration—acceleration and braking forces and the shock caused by bumps in the road—and high-frequency vibration from normal engine operation. They’re an industry-standard choice in many modern passenger vehicles because they make for a quiet, smooth ride.

A pair of OEM 2012-2018 Audi A6/A7 hydraulic motor mounts with packaging, displayed on a white background. — Hydraulic motor mounts, like this set for the 2012-2018 Audi A6 and A7, isolate engine vibrations.

Active engine mounts: Active engine mounts adjust their stiffness on the fly to respond to vehicle speed and load. Data about speed, load, and engine vibration are sent to an onboard computer, which adjusts stiffness as the load changes. That means there is no need to balance vibration damping against power transfer. The mount does that automatically.

The drawback is cost. Active mounts are used on high-end performance and luxury cars because they’re expensive to produce and complex to replace. One active engine mount can cost a few hundred dollars. That’s roughly the same price as a whole set of rubber or hydraulic standard mounts.

Polyurethane engine mounts: Polyurethane motor mounts are a more durable replacement for traditional rubber engine mounts. They are designed to absorb vibration and harshness but transfer power better and hold up to abuse for longer. The drawback is they are too stiff for typical street use.

Solid engine mounts: Solid engine mounts are metal mounts that abandon vibration damping altogether in favor of maximum power transfer. They’re meant for race cars that receive regular nut-and-bolt checks to tighten up anything that has rattled itself loose.

Choosing the Best Brand of Engine Mount

An OEM left motor mount for 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra V-8 engines, displayed on a white work surface. — New OEM pieces, like this left motor mount for 1999-2006 V-8 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks, have factory labeling.

The most reliable way to select the best engine mount brand is to buy original equipment (OE) or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engine mounts whenever possible. Carmakers spend a lot of time and money developing the right components for the cars they build. Entire teams of engineers research durable, comfortable engine mounts.

That said, there are often aftermarket brands that are close to or as good as the OEM part. Look for brands that make original equipment parts for some OEMs. Brands such as Beck-Arnley, Febi-Bilstein, Lemforder, and Meyle make quality stock-style engine mounts.

What to Pay for Engine Mounts

New York Restomod’s solid motor mounts and grade 8 hardware for small-block Chevrolet V-8 engines displayed on a white background. — For the cost of a couple of pizza pies, you can buy New York Restomod’s solid motor mounts and Grade 8 hardware for a small-block Chevrolet V-8 engine.

Worn-out mounts not only feel uncomfortable on the road, but they can also cause damage to your car’s engine, transmission, and driveline. Because engine mounts keep the engine in the car, the best value engine mounts are the ones that last longest, control vibration, and fit right the first time.

Aftermarket engine mounts are only worth it if they meet those criteria. In this instance, we’re using Warren Buffett’s adage: Cost is what you pay, value is what you get. The best-value engine mount might not be the cheapest to buy.

The reality is that good mounts, even the simplest rubber ones, cost around $100 each, or as much as $500 for good OEM active mounts. The good news is you can often get away with just replacing the bad mount itself. If one engine mount is bad, you don’t necessarily have to replace all of them.

About the author

Aaron Richardson

Aaron learned early on that it's easier to be decent at a bunch of stuff than great at one thing, which led neatly to a career as a writer. He has been an automotive writer, a newspaper editor, and a business reporter, and has always worked on his own cars and bikes. When he isn't writing stories, he's wrenching on a '74 BMW 2002 or riding a motorcycle.

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This article is meant to provide general guidance only. Automotive maintenance, repair, upgrade, and installation may depend on vehicle-specifics such as make and model. Always consult your owner's manual, repair guide for specific information for your particular vehicle and consider a licensed auto-care professional's help as well, particularly for advance repairs.