Honda F23A 2.3 engine
Honda F23A engine with a capacity of 2.3 liters is a reliable and popular power unit, which was installed on Honda and Acura cars from the late 90s to the early 2000s. It was available both in modifications without VTEC…
Engines: faults, reviews, characteristics
Engines: faults, reviews, characteristics
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BMW M47 engine
Characteristics of the M47D20 engine Parameter Value Manufacturing Steyr Plant Engine make M47 Years of manufacture 1998-2007 Cylinder block material cast iron Engine type diesel Configuration row Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Piston stroke, mm 88 (M47D20),…
Ford 1.5 TDCI engine review: reliability and problems
For a long time I wanted to tell about the 1.5-liter turbodiesel produced for Ford cars. Although, it is not necessary to fully call this engine American, because it has French roots. Roughly speaking, it’s just another variation of the…
Opel Z13DTJ
The Opel Z13DTJ engine, also known as the LDP, was produced from 2005 to 2011 in a Polish factory and was installed in popular Opel models such as the Agila, Corsa and Meriva. This engine is essentially a variation of…
Diesel engine problems associated with knocking injectors
The design features of gasoline and diesel power units determine the differences between them. Visually, vehicle owners pay attention to a higher level of noise when operating turbodiesels. Distinguishable sounds are the rattle and ringing of detonation – characteristic when…
VW turbodiesel 1.6TDI EA288 reliability and problems
VAG started to install the 1.6 TDI engine on its cars in the second half of 2009. The following letters were used for its designation: CAYA, CAYB, CAYC. All these motors belong to the EA189 family. Power of the new…
Why does a gasoline engine tick?
The engine trots. It is usually said so when the engine begins to work unevenly, not “strobing” like a good sewing machine, and allows interruptions with a frequency multiple of the speed. And this is most clearly manifested in a…
Mitsubishi 4G94 GDI, MPI engine
The 2.0-liter Mitsubishi 4G94 engine was produced from 1999 to 2007 and was installed in various models of the company’s cars. In 2008, the rights to this engine were sold to Chinese automakers. The engine was offered in two main…
Kia-Hyundai G4FC Engine
Hyundai G4FC engine is a reliable four-cylinder unit, which was produced from 2006 to 2017 by Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. and installed on many popular Hyundai and KIA models. Main characteristics of the G4FC engine Characteristics Reference Manufacturing Beijing Hyundai…
Mini N12B14A 1.4
The 1.4 liter N12B14A engine was produced by BMW from 2007 to 2010 at a plant in England. This engine was fitted to base versions of Mini cars, including the Mini One and Mini Clubman in the R56 and R55…
1.8 TSI BZB engine
1.8-liter turbocharged engine Volkswagen BZB 1.8 TSI was assembled from 2007 to 2010 and installed on such popular models of the company as Passat B6, Seat Toledo and Audi A3. There was a unit under the index BYT, which is…
Engine 2.0 TDI (BKD, BMP, AZV)
2.0 TDI engine characteristics Parameter Value Manufacturing Volkswagen Engine make 2.0 TDI Years of manufacture 2003-2011 Cylinder block material cast iron Engine type diesel Configuration row Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Piston stroke, mm 95.5 Cylinder diameter,…