Mini N18B16A engine

Mini N18B16A engine

The N18B16A engine is a 1.6-liter turbocharged motor manufactured in England from 2010 to 2017. This powertrain was fitted to the entire second-generation Mini range, including the Clubman R55, Hatch R56, Cabrio R57, Coupe R58, Roadster R59, Countryman R60, and…

PSA/BMW 1.6 (EP6/EP6DT, N12-16) engine problems and faults

PSA/BMW 1.6 (EP6/EP6DT, N12-16) engine problems and faults

In theory, it was a good idea. Two major companies, BMW and France’s PSA (Peugeot/Citroen), teamed up to jointly develop a high-volume, turbocharged gasoline engine. No wonder: this way of doing things allows them to reduce design costs as well…

Volvo engine: 2.5 Turbo (B5254T3)

Volvo engine: 2.5 Turbo (B5254T3)

Five-cylinder power units have been Volvo’s signature product for 20 years. Earlier we have already talked about the atmospheric engine with a volume of 2.5 liters, and also told about a very rare in our land turbocharged engine with a…

Opel A13DTE (LSF) 1.3 CDTi diesel engine

Opel A13DTE (LSF) 1.3 CDTi diesel engine

The Opel A13DTE diesel engine, also known under the LSF index, was produced from 2009 to 2016 at the plant in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. This powertrain was the result of cooperation between General Motors and Fiat. In essence, the A13DTE is…

Opel 1.7 CDTI engine (Z17DTL)

Opel 1.7 CDTI engine (Z17DTL)

This engine was first produced in 1990. Since then, it underwent a significant number of changes until its final retirement in 2014. The main milestones of modernization were associated with a change in the type of fuel system used. This…

Ford Zetec-E engine problems and reliability

Ford Zetec-E engine problems and reliability

The beginning of the production of this engine dates back to 1991. Initially, two versions were offered on the market: 1.6 (1.8) liters were put on the models Fiesta, Escort, Orion. In 92 appears a 2-liter engine, which was intended…

Ford 1.8 TDCI engine

Ford 1.8 TDCI engine

Before you is the latest version of the Ford diesel engine with a volume of 1.8 liters. In general, it is a transformer motor. It appeared in 1986. Naturally, initially this engine had vortex-chamber injection. In 1998, this engine was…

Fiat Jeep GSE-T3 1.0 Turbo MultiAir

Fiat Jeep GSE-T3 1.0 Turbo MultiAir

The GSE-T3 1.0-liter turbo engine has been developed and produced by the Stellantis Group since 2018. This engine is part of the Global Small Engine (GSE) family and is aimed at compact cars and crossovers. It is installed in popular…

Ford 1.6 TDCi Duratorq DLD-416

Ford 1.6 TDCi Duratorq DLD-416

Ford Duratorq DLD-416 1.6-liter engines were produced from 2003 to 2010 and were installed in the second-generation Ford Focus and Ford C-Max compact van. These engines, known under the codes GPDA, GPDC, G8DA and G8DB, were essentially a variant of…

N14B16A 1.6 engine

N14B16A 1.6 engine

The N14B16A engine is a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine developed as part of a collaboration between BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën. It was produced in England from 2006 to 2010 and was installed in the second-generation Mini Cooper S models: Hatch…

Audi V6 2.5 TDI Turbo Diesel

Audi V6 2.5 TDI Turbo Diesel

After the first generation of the Audi A6 model (body C4 / 4A) ceased production in 1997, the reliable AAT and AEL inline turbodiesels with 2.5-liter displacement and 5 cylinders, as well as the well-known 1.9-liter turbodiesel engine with 4…

Volvo 2.4 B5244S2

Volvo 2.4 B5244S2

For a long time, the Swedish company Volvo relied on gasoline engines with five cylinders, which remained the main power units of the brand for two decades. In previous reviews, you could take a closer look at the Volvo 1.8…