Toyota 4A Engine: Specs, Common Issues and Why It Is Still Reliable
Toyota 4A engine specs, the common issues that show up with age and why it is still a dependable replacement choice.
Category: Engine Guides
7 Common Toyota 2.5 D4D Engine Problems and How to Fix Them
Seven faults that show up on the Toyota 2.5 D4D in Hilux, Fortuner and Quantum models, with causes and sensible fixes.
Fiat Palio Engine Specs Explained: 1.2L to 1.6L, Which Is Best?
Fiat Palio 1.2 to 1.6 engine specs compared, with the strengths and faults of each and which suits your needs best.
5 Common Ford Fiesta 1.4 Duratec Engine Problems and How to Solve Them
Five common faults on the Ford Fiesta 1.4 Duratec engine, what causes them and when a repair or a replacement engine makes sense.
Golf GTI Engine Evolution: From Mk1 to Mk8, What Changed and What Did Not
How the VW Golf GTI engine changed from the Mk1 to the Mk8, what stayed the same and what each generation needs to last.
Inside the BMW 320i E90 Engine: What Makes It Unique
What sets the BMW 320i E90 engine apart, how reliable it is and what to check on a used or replacement unit.
Inside the Golf 7R Engine: Why It Outperforms Bigger Rivals
Why the VW Golf 7R's 2.0 turbo engine keeps up with bigger rivals, and the care it needs to stay strong.
BMW M50 Engine: The Inline-Six Behind BMW’s 90s Classics
How the BMW M50 inline-six changed BMW's 1990s line-up, the cars it powered and what to check on a used M50 today.
Toyota 5L Engine: Why It Suits the Hilux So Well
Why the Toyota 5L 3.0 diesel became a Hilux favourite, its known weak points and what to check before buying one.
Why the Mitsubishi 4G63 Engine Is Still One of the Best 4-Cylinders Ever Made
Why the Mitsubishi 4G63 is still regarded as one of the best four-cylinder engines, and what to check on one today.