VW Passat VR5 2.3 (AGZ)
The cylinder layout in the engines of VW cars produced between 1992 and 2010 was the row-shifted or VR-type. In these engines, the cylinders are mounted in the same block, but not in a row, but at an angle of…
Engines: faults, reviews, characteristics
Engines: faults, reviews, characteristics
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VW 3.6 FSI engine
The 3.6 FSI engine, produced by Volkswagen since 2005, is a modern and powerful power unit, which has found wide application in various models of cars of the VW concern. Let’s take a look at its technical specifications, performance features…
Audi 3.7 BFL engine
Technical data Characteristics Value Exact volume 3697 cm³ Power system Distributed injection Engine power 280 hp Torque 350 Nm Cylinder block Aluminum V8 Cylinder head Aluminum 40v Cylinder diameter 84.5 mm Piston stroke 82.4 mm Compression ratio 11.0 Engine Features…
Mercedes OM651 turbodiesel
It’s time to take a fresh look at the fresh diesel turbocharged 4-cylinder motor from Mercedes with the index OM651. It was this turbo motor that was the subject of the first review posted on our channel. Since then, we…
Mazda 2.3 L3C1 engine review
Since 2001, the company Mazda began to use gasoline motors L-series in several versions with a volume of 1.8-2.3 liters. They are characterized by the manufacture of a block of light alloys, chain drive camshafts, there are no hydrocompensators. Earlier…
Hyundai 2.0 G4GF engine
In 1995, Hyundai was able to establish production of their own gasoline engines. Previously, they installed internal combustion engines from Mitsubishi. Power units of Beta family are among the first own developments of the Korean company. These are quite classic…
Toyota 1AZ-FE/FSE 2.0 Engine
Toyota 1AZ-FE/FSE 2.0 Engine: Overview and Features The Toyota 1AZ-FE/FSE engine is one of the most common and successful engines from the Japanese automaker Toyota. Since its introduction in 2000, this engine has been installed in many car models, which…
Opel 1.7 DT X17DTL
The history of this power unit of Opel company began in 1988, after a 1.6-liter eight-valve diesel engine with swirl chambers was bored to the volume of 1.7 liters. A little later it was combined with a turbine, and in…
BMW S54B32 engine
The S54 engine, produced at the Munich plant from 2000 to 2011, is one of the most significant and high-performance engines developed by BMW. Used in models such as the BMW M3 E46, BMW Z4 M, BMW Z3 M and…
Mazda MZR Z6 Engine
Mazda MZR Z6 Engine: Features and Characteristics The Mazda MZR Z6 engine is one of the popular powertrains found in the Mazda 3 and Mazda 323 models. Manufactured at Hiroshima Plant, this engine combines state-of-the-art technology, high reliability and fuel…
Nissan QG18DE 1.8 engine
Nissan QG18DE engine characteristics Characteristics Value Manufacturing Yokohama Plant, Aguascalientes Plant Engine make QG18DE Years of production 1999-2006 Cylinder block material Cast iron Power system Injector Type Ready Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Piston stroke, mm 88…
Opel Y20DTH, Y20DTR engine
The automobile concern Opel for a long period of time equipped its vehicles with diesel power units. The first motors were models with the index Y20DTH, Y20DTR, with a volume of 2 and 2.2 liters, respectively. The production of this…