Ford ST Engine Performance vs Rivals: Does It Still Dominate?
How Ford ST engines compare with rival hot hatch engines on power, reliability and running costs.
Category: Engine Guides
Daewoo Matiz Engine Specs Explained: What You Should Know
The small three- and four-cylinder engines in the Daewoo Matiz, their specs and what to check before sourcing a replacement.
Is the Jeep 2.8 CRD Engine Reliable? What Owners Report
The Jeep 2.8 CRD common-rail diesel: what goes wrong, how serious it is and what to check before buying a replacement.
Is the Nissan Micra Engine Better Than You Think?
The petrol engines used in the Nissan Micra, how they perform for their size and what to check when buying a replacement.
The Toyota Twin Cam 16-Valve Engine: Was It Toyota’s Best Four-Cylinder?
The Toyota twin cam 16-valve engines explained, the cars they powered and whether they were Toyota's best four-cylinders.
Are the Toyota 7AFE Engine Specs Still Impressive Today?
The Toyota 7AFE 1.8 engine specs explained and how this older 16-valve unit still stacks up as a replacement option today.
Is the BMW 320i Engine Worth It? Performance, Problems and Power
The BMW 320i engines across generations: performance, common problems and whether one is worth buying as a replacement today.
Why the Toyota D4D Engine Still Rules African Roads
Why the Toyota D4D diesel is so common on African roads, its known weak points and how to keep one running well.
Inside the Ford EcoBoost 1.0 Engine: How Does It Deliver So Much Power?
How the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost three-cylinder makes strong power from a small capacity, and what that means for long-term upkeep.
Nissan 350Z Engine Longevity: Tough or Overrated?
How long the Nissan 350Z VQ35DE and VQ35HR engines really last, the faults to watch for and how to look after them.