Suzuki J20B 2.0
2.0-liter gasoline engine Suzuki J20B was produced by the company from 2010 to 2014 and was installed only on the restyled version of the crossover SX4 for the U.S. and Canadian markets. This unit was not officially offered in our…
Engines: faults, reviews, characteristics
Engines: faults, reviews, characteristics
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Mercedes M274
Mercedes M274 gasoline engines with a capacity of 1.6 and 2.0 liters have been produced by the concern since 2011 and installed in cars with longitudinal arrangement of the engine, such as C-Class and E-Class. Similar motors for models with…
Nissan 2.5 RB25DET and RB25DE engine
The 2.5-liter turbo engine Nissan RB25DET was produced from 1993 to 2004 in Japan and put on models with a sporty character, such as Skyline, Gloria, Leopard and others. After modernization in 1998, the improved version of the engine received…
Suzuki G13B engine
The 1.3-liter Suzuki G13B gasoline engine was produced in Japan from 1986 to 1995 and was put in the charged versions of the Swift GTi and the similar Cultus GTi in the first two generations. Many people confuse this DOHC…
How to wash a car engine at home and whether it should be done or not
The question “to wash or not to wash the engine” for many years causes fierce disputes among car owners. Some are sure that the engine, like the whole car, should be kept perfectly clean. And therefore, wash it more often.…
Opel C18NZ 1.8 engine
Opel C18NZ engine specifications Characteristics Value Production Kaiserslautern Plant Engine make C18NZ Years of manufacture 1988-1995 Cylinder block material Cast iron Power system Injector Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 2 Piston stroke, mm 79.5 Cylinder diameter, mm 84.8…
Small and unreliable 1.2 HTP
In 2002, VAG introduced its first 3-cylinder gasoline engines with a displacement of 1.2 liters. Their production continued until about 2015. In the model range there are engines with both 2 and 4 valves per cylinder. The weakest copy develops…
Reliable Swedish Saab 2.0T (B204) engine
The B204 engine was designed on the basis of the first Saab 2.3-liter B234 engine, which appeared on cars back in 1989 and in some details was compatible with the old B202 engine. The 2-liter B204 unit debuted on the…
What are valve oil caps for
Any internal combustion engine is a mechanism, the parts of which require lubrication. At the same time, it is necessary that oil does not enter the combustion chamber during its operation – only a mixture of air and fuel must…
Increased oil consumption in the engine: causes and solutions
The driver who does not regularly monitor the good condition of various mechanisms of the car, exposes a great danger not only to its normal operation, but also to his life. But, perhaps, the main issue of the proper functioning…
Mitsubishi 4G67 1.8 engine
Mitsubishi 4G67 1.8-liter gasoline engine was produced only from 1989 to 1992 and was installed on the sixth generation of such popular models as Lancer, Colt and Galant. Further this motor continued its career on Hyundai cars under its index…
Opel A17DTR 1.7 CDTi engine
1.7-liter diesel engine Opel A17DTR or LPL was produced from 2009 to 2012 at the concern’s plant in Poland and was put on such popular models as Zafira, Astra. This power unit was produced from 2006 to 2010 in EURO…