Good afternoon Scotty I love your channel on car's and been watching it for over ten years 💯👍🏼👍🏼 I was wondering how my 96 Ford sport explorer is getting 35 miles to the gallon and 20 stop and go traffic 📜👈🏼 everyone thinks I'm crazy but it's true i put Three gallons in and get a hundred miles or more on the highway 🤷🏼♂️📜👈🏼😺🤠
I can't beat a well made inline 6; they are a lot more balanced than a I-4.. But there's a reason why the majority of industrial diesels are inline 6 engines.
My dad lets me drive his 2007 Ford focus, it has a 2 liter 4cylinder and it's paired with a manual, now that's a combo, lightweight, not fast, not terribly slow, but great mpg and it hasn't had any issue (knock on wood) for almost 200k miles
@@calholli I6 motors are really good all around motors. They've got plenty of torque, rev pretty high and are smooth, simple, and extremely reliable. There's a reason the most reliable cars have inline motors.
@@emerybryant Totally depends on the model. The M54 engine is a good example. My 2005 525i is at 240,000 miles and runs very good still. The only big issues have come from the sport package hydraulics. Now, the N54 motors which came after 05' in the E60s and E90s are usually money pits. The N20 turbo 4 cylinders require timing chains every 70k, which is ridiculous. The new B series motors, Inline 6 and I4, are great though.
Scotty forget this one from Honda as well. Not sure about the newer Honda. But definitely the older timing chain 4 cylinders are as reliable as Toyota. Seen them going up to 300k and still rolling.
@@kelsycunningham8452 I got one word for you. Stalantis. I would wait a few years buying anything made from Chrysler just until their new powertrains are proven
I own 2 cars. One 2008 BMW 328xi 3.0L N/A inline 6 mated to a 6 speed manual that is smooth as silk and the other is a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that has a 4.0L straight six with 300,000 miles on it and it still fires up first try every time. Both cars leak oil like mofos though, so there's that....but both have served me well.
I'm all for the 4 cylinder toyota engines. Currently taking care of 2 cars with 8 cylinders. 1 is a 97' rav 4 with a 3S-FE engine. & 2 is 2001 Highlander with 2AZ-FE engine. Both cars have over 250,000
Honda's v6 does great for me. I have an '02 mdx with a j35a3 going on 200k miles. Original engine with routine maintenance and it still has a lot of power.
4.0 made by Chrysler is the best stright 6 in my opinion my buddy has one and he beats the crap out of it and it leaks oil it has over 300k miles on it
I have had a few brands of 4 cylinders engines, The Best 4cyl is the 1.8 Toyota, my grandmother has over 286K miles, original alternator, original AC compressor, power steering, Transmission engine and Starter. it's a 2005 corolla, Still serviced by dealership
Bringing your car to the dealer for maintenance is ridiculous....but I have Hondas with almost that milage in my family, still running perfect, not serviced by the dealer. I do most of the work, but ..Honda last just as long ,most of the time
i got a early 90's chev engine with a v8 350 it has over 400 000miles and still runs strong and gets 20mpg in a 4wd ext cab cheap to fix cheap parts good truck
My Ford Fusion 2.3 engine 4 cylinder gets great mileage and has 154,000 miles and is 2007 runs great no problems at all, of course I’m a senior and I don’t beat it up either 🚗
Scotty i was raised without a dad and your videos have taught me so much! Thank you Scotty! My wife is impressed with my car knowledge thanks to good old Scotty!
Personally I have to have at least a v6 to maintain highway speed in a hilly area like mine. Great for maneuvering in traffic in general. The shitty thing about driving a four cylinder is that your car then doesn’t react as quick as you do and you might need to change a lane to get in front of a slow vehicle then you come to a hill and it’s like whelp screw that plan guess I’ll have to wait. In a v6 there is no waiting if yoh want to go 90 uphill your just seconds away but a 4 you just have to wait for the car to have anything left to give and that’s a no go for me Scotty. I wouldn’t drive through utah (where the speed limit is 85) without one. I feel like 4 cylinders sit at high rpms as well once you’re in od just to keep speed but In a 6 you get the spikes getting up to speed and then it rests at a nice 1500-2000 down the road. I do have one of those 9 speeds thoug. Shifts into 3rd like a pig but gas Milanese basically doubles on the highway
My 2011 bmw straight 6 definitely is very smooth. Once I went to the gym and forgot to turn the engine off it was so quiet. I came back to find it had been running the whole time
I've spent too much time in the country because when he was talking about BMW being the only mass producer of Straight 6 engines my brain was automatically thinking Cummins
The Korean car manufacturer Daewoo(bought out by Chevrolet) also made in-line V6s that were quite durable back in the 2000s. Such as those found in the Chevrolet Epica/ Daewoo Magnus.
I've got a 99 Toyota Solara with a V6.. that thing has about 319,000 Miles and you couldn't ask for a better running engine...absolutely perfectly quiet no noise and has loads of power... Toyota done a wonderful job building that engine..I've seen many of them with high miles like that, run absolutely perfect...
I know this is late but, maybe that 300 cubic inch straight six is in need of a tune up, a gasket replacement, or cam repositioning/replacement or check the distributor and spark plugs ( if she has a distributor, it may need to be turned/cleaned). Either way she sounds sickly.
Hi Mr. Kilmer! Thank you so much for your educational information on everything mechanical, etc! In my view, you're second to none, wise and knowledgeable individual! Thank you, you are the best! Live long and prosper 🖖!
Scotty you mentioned how BMWs are the only manufacturer really working with an in-line six. Mazda has a cx70 coming our with an inline six, would love to see your take on it when the vehicle comes out!
He didn't say they were the only ones working with an in-line six. He said they were the only ones who mastered it. So there's pretty much your answer.
@@Tyler839201 Volvo and Saab would disagree, they mastered inline six years ago, GM used a Saab 6 design as a 6, 5, and 4. My 56 Chev had a great inline six, no balancer shaft required.
I got inline 6 4.2 l vortec from gmc in 08 envoy the powertrain is bullet proof and has 290 hp plenty of ponies and simple design with good gas mileage
Isn't that engine in the Matrix the Toyota engine that has vvt-i issues causing a rap at startup? For that reason this is one time I can't agree with you Mr. Kilmer. Replacing the vvt-i actuator is labor intensive and not cheap and they fail very early on in engine life.
In Australia ford made the ford Au with a couple of different variants. It’s a good solid car, the ones that have 6 cylinder’s are a strait 6 and extremely reliable cheap to buy and not too bad on fuel.
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 4.0. Stow Go Is this a good VAN. SEEMS GOOD & Powerful. Rides smooth. Not great gas mileage. Not bad! What is your experience KNOWLEDGE??????
I6 engines weren't only made by bmw, and they are arguably the best design, because v12s are just 2 naxt to eachother. They also are artificialy balanced, making the crankshaft lighter. They also make good torque to power ratios. Just a great design
2 old 4 bangers in my driveway, a Nissan Z24i, and a Honda D16Y5. Also, a couple VW air cooled boxers awaiting resurrection. Also, a GM 3.0 boat engine with an h2o milkshake in the pan , awaiting diagnosis . Truth is, many folks dont NEED more than 4 cylinders. They just WANT it to push their 7,000 pound luxury 4x4 down the road.
I stick with my BMW, I have been fixing them since 1992 and as long as they are maintained they last forever. Also parts aren’t that expensive especially when you are me, Honda is more expensive to me to fix than BMWS. I get OEM PARTS for usually 50-70% off list prices and I pass the savings to my customers. I definitely make money off the parts but they are still paying less than they would anywhere else. Years ago I was doing timing belts on the BMWS that had them at the time and it was $300 for parts and labor and it included water pump, thermostat and tensioner and the engine drive belts and coolant for $300 I did a civic just to see the price difference and I got the parts from advanced and NAPA. The parts alone cost me almost $300. I doubt they were OEM. The BMW parts were all from OEM suppliers and identical to the factory ones they sell at the dealer.
13/3 22. Scotty's not cheap, he's thrifty - following the Scout Law. Won't be long until he's having the last laughs when loan costs & inflation increase. First manufacturer that introduces the 'Penuary' model will clean up. Every day now we're one step closer ! 2029, or sooner - a repeat of 1929 ?
Hello, I have a Ford Edge 2017 2.0 EcoBoost AWD Titanium, the fuel consumption in the city is really high and terrible, my question is, I am thinking of removing or leaving the rear differential to reduce the fuel consumption, will this work? Does it not damage the car engine? please guide me.
Heyyy. This may be my opportunity to get an answer ro something I've been wondering about. What is the "thing" in a car's engine that makes one car driving at 60 mph go faster than another car driving at 60 mph. I just wonder that's all. Two vehichles driving on the road, both at 60 mph, but one will be faster/ be ahead of the other. One might also reach 60 mph faster than the other. What is the thing that makes that happen (sorry for the lack of technical language). THANK YOU!😁
I want my V8 gas guzzling high horsepower fun to drive 2018 6 Speed Ford Mustang GT. Even with these ridiculous fuel prices, I prefer what I have. If it gets really bad in price on fuel, I'll park it and use the bike. 😁
The first car I ever drove was my dad's '02 Corolla with a 1.8L 4cyl. Then I bought my own vehicle, an '04 Tacoma with the 2.4L 4cyl. Those 4 bangers never quit on me, so why should I quit on them 😁
Currently have a gen 10, 2008 Toyota Corolla CE with over 214K miles. Has a 1.8L 4 cylinder and yeah it runs great. My previous car which was a gen 5, 2005 Nissan Sentra which had over 182K miles with also a 1.8L 4 cylinder still ran perfectly when I got rid of it. Those 4 cylinder engines can take a hell of a beating for clocking over 150K miles and still runs like new as long you keep them well maintenanced with oil changes and other fluids, and replace parts from time to time and indeed the best part with 4 cylinders is they are very easy to work on. Past 2 cars before the Sentra had V6 engines and the 1993 Dodge Intrepid still ran great when I got rid of it at 160K miles. The 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible, not so much. What was Chrysler thinking cramming a V6 into a engine compartment meant for a 4 cylinder? Literally made working on the engine a huge pain making it nearly impossible to work on and the worst part was the battery was stuffed into the wheel well instead of the engine compartment. That Sebring was literally on it's last legs when I got rid of it at about 135K miles where I ended up scrapping it since the engine was about to die at any moment. The other past cars I ended up selling since they still ran excellent.
I drive German and European v8s and v12s nothing like the smooth refined feeling of a e65 7 series or any model sclass with a v8 driven some jags and things but there v8s don’t compare. I enjoy Hondas fine but nothing like the feeling of a real thoroughbred German mustang screaming at 6500 rpm carrying you past that mustang or Camaro but with a touch of purpose sophistication and class.
I ordered my 2009 Toyota Corolla witth a manual 5 speed transmission. Far superior to the automatic in driving experience in all 4 seasons. The saleswoman tried to sell me on an in stock automatic. We all waited 1 month for delivery of a great manual car. 50 mpg commute(imperial 4.54L gallon). ✌️❤️🇨🇦
Cheap like you. Though a caveat is in place. My car is a Pearl white Subaru Impreza wagon sport premium. 2.0i NA of course and run’s remarks around even the new Honda civic. My downfall is the transmission. A five speed manual with a variable timing system redo and the variable speed is low getting started but can be fixed with a new transmission…. I hope 🤞? What is going on with the transmission if when you start it cold (Texas morning cold 🥶) and it makes a ticking sound when I press or put pressure on the clutch? No tail made signs on the dashboard and all is tuned for the mods. What is the code for or how do I fix it?
Scotty, I bought a 2004 Buick LaSabre with the 3.8L engine. You said this was a good engine with cheap, available parts and was reliable. The car was driven a couple of hours, then parked. Tried to restart, and would not start. Changed the 3coil packs. It will start, run about three minutes, then start missing, then shut off. The gas pressure, when it does run, is very high, 45-50 psi. Any ideas on what the problem could be? I do not own a scanner and I can’t drive the car to somewhere that has one. I need advice.
Most of my driving is local, 25-40 mph. So the 2.5L 4 cyl engine is all I need. But on the few occasions I do get on the freeway, making my engine work hard to get up to speed is a somewhat troubling. I need about a 1 mile long onramp to comfortably get up to speed.
If we had turbo diesels like oveseas, 40 mpg in a full size car. Or a jeep that gets 30 mpg.. Or emissions that are more like federal sabotage. 10,000 replacement parts at a time . Dealer only. Spendy.
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I have a 2001 buick century, v6. Supposed to be about the most durable made from 1994 to 2003.
Of course, there was my Plymouth satellite, v8 317....
Good afternoon Scotty I love your channel on car's and been watching it for over ten years 💯👍🏼👍🏼 I was wondering how my 96 Ford sport explorer is getting 35 miles to the gallon and 20 stop and go traffic 📜👈🏼 everyone thinks I'm crazy but it's true i put Three gallons in and get a hundred miles or more on the highway 🤷🏼♂️📜👈🏼😺🤠
Toyota seems to be the better option for overall expenses. How does Honda compare?
I'm a 4 cylinder naturally aspirated engine fan, though I've owned most other engine configurations.
My 5-Speed Tacoma has the six----It's hard enough to just find a manual shift.
I can't beat a well made inline 6; they are a lot more balanced than a I-4.. But there's a reason why the majority of industrial diesels are inline 6 engines.
My dad lets me drive his 2007 Ford focus, it has a 2 liter 4cylinder and it's paired with a manual, now that's a combo, lightweight, not fast, not terribly slow, but great mpg and it hasn't had any issue (knock on wood) for almost 200k miles
@@calholli I6 motors are really good all around motors. They've got plenty of torque, rev pretty high and are smooth, simple, and extremely reliable. There's a reason the most reliable cars have inline motors.
@@matthewmorgan582 a car with a "motor", must be recharged and runs off a battery.
Just the facts, sorry.
Motors are used to start engines.
Scotty was a tad reluctant to give BMW a compliment. 😄
understandably. theyre unreluable af as they age lol
@@emerybryant Totally depends on the model. The M54 engine is a good example. My 2005 525i is at 240,000 miles and runs very good still. The only big issues have come from the sport package hydraulics. Now, the N54 motors which came after 05' in the E60s and E90s are usually money pits. The N20 turbo 4 cylinders require timing chains every 70k, which is ridiculous. The new B series motors, Inline 6 and I4, are great though.
@@emerybryantThey're not "unreliable as they age" all depends on how they're looked after
I do absolutely love my 6 cylinder BMW e46 convertible from 2001. I am from Germany.
4 cylinder non turbo honda or toyota engines for me
Scotty forget this one from Honda as well. Not sure about the newer Honda. But definitely the older timing chain 4 cylinders are as reliable as Toyota. Seen them going up to 300k and still rolling.
I gotta have the turbo with 0.5 lbs of BoOsT.
Scotty doesnt know that hondas can be powerful and still get over 30 mpg
Jeep has been doing inline 6 for decades. My 96 still runs great! And when I need to do maintenance, I can fix everything myself!
New straight 6 coming next model year. Nasty twin turbo coming for performance models. Will be world class
@@kelsycunningham8452 jeeps garbage now
@@kelsycunningham8452 I got one word for you. Stalantis. I would wait a few years buying anything made from Chrysler just until their new powertrains are proven
Scottie is making videos about the 1st thing he sees when he wakes up
@@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible Today we are talking about My celica rear seats
Your car sucks unless it's honda or Toyota or Lexus- Scotty 😂😂
@@gmanbaz it's true
I love how this comment insinuates that Scotty’s bedroom is filled with engines of varying sizes and layouts
I own 2 cars. One 2008 BMW 328xi 3.0L N/A inline 6 mated to a 6 speed manual that is smooth as silk and the other is a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that has a 4.0L straight six with 300,000 miles on it and it still fires up first try every time. Both cars leak oil like mofos though, so there's that....but both have served me well.
I'm all for the 4 cylinder toyota engines. Currently taking care of 2 cars with 8 cylinders. 1 is a 97' rav 4 with a 3S-FE engine. & 2 is 2001 Highlander with 2AZ-FE engine. Both cars have over 250,000
Honda's v6 does great for me. I have an '02 mdx with a j35a3 going on 200k miles. Original engine with routine maintenance and it still has a lot of power.
I like reliability. I have a Honda Element k24 with a inline 4 cylinder, will last forever 🌟
4.0 made by Chrysler is the best stright 6 in my opinion my buddy has one and he beats the crap out of it and it leaks oil it has over 300k miles on it
Both Ford and Chevy make in line engines, my Colorado is an in line 5 cylinder, smooth as butter baby.
I'll stick with my "GREAT V8" thank you! 😲😲😲
That must be a record for 'hand movements per minute (hmpm)'.
True! 😂
Nope!!!!! Watch a democrat talk. Watch Nancy pelosi or Bill gates talk
Hmpm.. 😂 I love it
I have had a few brands of 4 cylinders engines, The Best 4cyl is the 1.8 Toyota, my grandmother has over 286K miles, original alternator, original AC compressor, power steering, Transmission engine and Starter. it's a 2005 corolla, Still serviced by dealership
Bringing your car to the dealer for maintenance is ridiculous....but I have Hondas with almost that milage in my family, still running perfect, not serviced by the dealer. I do most of the work, but ..Honda last just as long ,most of the time
i got a early 90's chev engine with a v8 350
it has over 400 000miles and still runs strong and gets 20mpg in a 4wd ext cab
cheap to fix cheap parts
good truck
Great to hear! Didn't know if it was possible/likely.
V6 naturally aspirated. Good enough for me.
You must not work on them. lol
Same here. That Toyota/Lexus V6 is a phenomenal engine. Changing the back 3 spark plugs is a real pain though.
They sound great too
@@ThefuckyallLookingAt lmao you've never been in a v8.
@@Umbra_Nazgul you know what a V8 doesn't have? Vtec. Imo the best sounding engines is the Honda J-series
My Ford Fusion 2.3 engine 4 cylinder gets great mileage and has 154,000 miles and is 2007 runs great no problems at all, of course I’m a senior and I don’t beat it up either 🚗
Scotty i was raised without a dad and your videos have taught me so much! Thank you Scotty! My wife is impressed with my car knowledge thanks to good old Scotty!
He's given great advice, especially about those turbo engines and cvt transmissions 👍
@@bklynslipnjimmy yes sir
@@littleboybluehiphop That's great to hear!
Personally I have to have at least a v6 to maintain highway speed in a hilly area like mine. Great for maneuvering in traffic in general. The shitty thing about driving a four cylinder is that your car then doesn’t react as quick as you do and you might need to change a lane to get in front of a slow vehicle then you come to a hill and it’s like whelp screw that plan guess I’ll have to wait. In a v6 there is no waiting if yoh want to go 90 uphill your just seconds away but a 4 you just have to wait for the car to have anything left to give and that’s a no go for me Scotty. I wouldn’t drive through utah (where the speed limit is 85) without one. I feel like 4 cylinders sit at high rpms as well once you’re in od just to keep speed but In a 6 you get the spikes getting up to speed and then it rests at a nice 1500-2000 down the road. I do have one of those 9 speeds thoug. Shifts into 3rd like a pig but gas Milanese basically doubles on the highway
That's the main problem with semi trucks today lol. Not enough power/torque.
The Best Engine to Buy: 1.8 Liter 94 Celica.
My 2011 bmw straight 6 definitely is very smooth. Once I went to the gym and forgot to turn the engine off it was so quiet. I came back to find it had been running the whole time
better check that nothing was melting, because there are many plastic pieces around bmw engines
The M model engines and Diesel engines are better made than the standard gas ones I can testify.
If it's an N52, then yea, one of the smoothest, quietest and most reliable BMW engines of all time.
Did the same thing with my 2013 charger se very quiet but still fun.
Well at least you know that the battery was fully charged lol.
I've spent too much time in the country because when he was talking about BMW being the only mass producer of Straight 6 engines my brain was automatically thinking Cummins
Old Cherokee’s too
The Korean car manufacturer Daewoo(bought out by Chevrolet) also made in-line V6s that were quite durable back in the 2000s. Such as those found in the Chevrolet Epica/ Daewoo Magnus.
@@jesseveldman1488 "in-line V6" 🤔
@@yvtol63 a transverse inline. Not a very powerful car, but extremely comfortable to ride in.
All the Cummins engines are in line sixes too
When your car sounds like a bucket of bolts that tips over sometimes but ur getting 30+mpg
Let me guess you own a LandCruiser
I have an 04 jeep with an inline six in it
Boxer 6 from Subaru, silky smooth and sounds fantastic
and… blows up
@@alex-cj9mb one thing that gets my goat is idiots talking about things that they have no idea about, have you actually owned a boxer 6 engine?
I've got a 99 Toyota Solara with a V6.. that thing has about 319,000 Miles and you couldn't ask for a better running engine...absolutely perfectly quiet no noise and has loads of power... Toyota done a wonderful job building that engine..I've seen many of them with high miles like that, run absolutely perfect...
I am currently driving a 1995 F-150 with the 300 inline 6 and let me tell you: I keep that sucker around 45 at all times. She loves gasoline.
I know this is late but, maybe that 300 cubic inch straight six is in need of a tune up, a gasket replacement, or cam repositioning/replacement or check the distributor and spark plugs ( if she has a distributor, it may need to be turned/cleaned). Either way she sounds sickly.
@@sandasturner9529 You’re definitely right. It will be my first time doing any of this so I need to wait and get my ducks in order.
I've had these motors
...they're not that bad on gas..
Hi Mr. Kilmer! Thank you so much for your educational information on everything mechanical, etc! In my view, you're second to none, wise and knowledgeable individual! Thank you, you are the best! Live long and prosper 🖖!
I wonder how many Jeep fanboys had an aneurysm when he mentioned the in-line six engine and then immediately attributed it with BMW.
Why is everyone called a fan boy in a negative way just because they like what they like....
I like 4 cylinders coz they're cheap and easy to maintain. I'd like a v8 because it sounds nice.
I think v8s sound heavenly.
16 years old Toyota Highlander v6, still going fine, only done 120,000miles.
Stelantis is replacing the Hemi with a straight 6 turbo.
Overall ur a good dude uknw smthg really rare on utube & the earth 2day keep Jesus with U allways..
The new Chrysler straight 6 coming soon will be a torque monster world beater. Even talking about twin turbo.
I don’t pull anything. Nothing wrong with a simple 4cyl that will run for ever and get great gas mileage..
Four cylinder cars are relatively cheap to buy and use less gas. Gets me from A to B fine 😄
Straight 6 is mass produced by Cummins as well and are basically indestructible.
I wanna cheap four-cylinder engine that gets good gas mileage
My Duratec V6 Taurus is good enough for me.
Jeeps inline6
Scotty you mentioned how BMWs are the only manufacturer really working with an in-line six. Mazda has a cx70 coming our with an inline six, would love to see your take on it when the vehicle comes out!
He didn't say they were the only ones working with an in-line six. He said they were the only ones who mastered it. So there's pretty much your answer.
But how about Toyota's inline 6. Like JZ series. Those were great engines.
@@Tyler839201 Volvo and Saab would disagree, they mastered inline six years ago, GM used a Saab 6 design as a 6, 5, and 4. My 56 Chev had a great inline six, no balancer shaft required.
Why didn’t you mention the Porsche or Subaru boxer engine?
Gm 3.8 and 3.1 are just as good if not better..
M111 most reliable 4 cylinder
Dodge Dart with a Slant Six?
Checker Cab with an inline six?
One of the best V8s made is the Ford modular 4.6. Will run 300k - 400k if you take care of them!
Best sounding V8 too
No mention of jeep or Chevy straight 6?
Or Ford ... or even the Chrysler slant 6
@@seanthompson8071 well he said best
Scotty didn't mention that most big desiel engines are i6's. When your rotating assembly is that big a naturally balanced engine layout is nice.
I got inline 6 4.2 l vortec from gmc in 08 envoy the powertrain is bullet proof and has 290 hp plenty of ponies and simple design with good gas mileage
A Boxer Engine
If it's a subaru I hope you're good at changing headgaskets
As far as motorcycle engines , the older BMW 2 cylinder boxer motors were Great .
I had a 1976 R/900/6 that was the best bike I ever owned .
The way you talk with your hands makes you look like you’re conducting a symphony😂
I swear I just said the same thing!!!
Lexus needs to bring back their inline 6. Best engine they ever made!
I have to have at least a V6 for work, but truthfully I’d love to have a dynamite I4, maybe one day I’ll have a separate car for work 🥲
Isn't that engine in the Matrix the Toyota engine that has vvt-i issues causing a rap at startup? For that reason this is one time I can't agree with you Mr. Kilmer. Replacing the vvt-i actuator is labor intensive and not cheap and they fail very early on in engine life.
Have a Chevy v6 and it has lasted the 7 years I've had it.
In Australia ford made the ford Au with a couple of different variants. It’s a good solid car, the ones that have 6 cylinder’s are a strait 6 and extremely reliable cheap to buy and not too bad on fuel.
Then there is the Barra
My AU 02 series 3. Straight 6. Owned 12 yrs. Keep it as work vehicle. Best cheap reliable ute
I’ll take the straight 6 that the 86 Supra has. Toyota is just great
My Lexus '95 SC300 had the straight 6 in it .
People like them also because you can put a turbo or two in them with all the room.
I’ll take a V6, thank you
I like ford's 300 i6
Jeep has been doing inline 6 for decades. My 2001 still runs GREAT!
And when I need to do maintenance, I can fix everything myself!
Volvo had a inline 5....
How bout a straight 5
scotty you forgot the ford barra inline 6 they are indestructible''
yea the mighty barra!
I wish other Manufactures produced straight sixes. In my opinion they are the best engine. But I would never buy a newer BMW…
5.9 Cummins inline 6.
Dear Scotty, I'm CHEAP like you
Scotty is the man
I started driving a manual Toyota 1.5 litre engine car but scared of wearing out clutch what should I do
You shouldn't be scared.. Just reduce your shifting duration and it will last longer.. But eventually it's normal for it to be worn out
I wonder if he was an orchestra conductor before he became a mechanic
Well that Toyota is (if I am not mistaken) BMW technology.
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 4.0. Stow Go Is this a good VAN. SEEMS GOOD & Powerful. Rides smooth. Not great gas mileage. Not bad! What is your experience KNOWLEDGE??????
I6 engines weren't only made by bmw, and they are arguably the best design, because v12s are just 2 naxt to eachother. They also are artificialy balanced, making the crankshaft lighter. They also make good torque to power ratios. Just a great design
Smooth v8
Why did Inline 8 cylinders go away?
Too big and long
Vs are more compact
Or be me, make a mistake in getting a FCA Dodge Charger SXT just because I love the look, but I will be looking into upgrading to a V8 when possible
2 old 4 bangers in my driveway, a Nissan Z24i, and a Honda D16Y5. Also, a couple VW air cooled boxers awaiting resurrection.
Also, a GM 3.0 boat engine with an h2o milkshake in the pan , awaiting diagnosis .
Truth is, many folks dont NEED more than 4 cylinders. They just WANT it to push their 7,000 pound luxury 4x4 down the road.
Toyota 4 cylinder with manual transmission
Keep up with oil changes
Bullet proof
2nd gen Tsi owner here. It's a great powerful engine.
When it works
Same here. I love my 2.0 TSI.
I stick with my BMW, I have been fixing them since 1992 and as long as they are maintained they last forever. Also parts aren’t that expensive especially when you are me, Honda is more expensive to me to fix than BMWS. I get OEM PARTS for usually 50-70% off list prices and I pass the savings to my customers. I definitely make money off the parts but they are still paying less than they would anywhere else. Years ago I was doing timing belts on the BMWS that had them at the time and it was $300 for parts and labor and it included water pump, thermostat and tensioner and the engine drive belts and coolant for $300 I did a civic just to see the price difference and I got the parts from advanced and NAPA. The parts alone cost me almost $300. I doubt they were OEM. The BMW parts were all from OEM suppliers and identical to the factory ones they sell at the dealer.
13/3 22. Scotty's not cheap, he's thrifty - following the Scout Law. Won't be long until he's having the last laughs when loan costs & inflation increase. First manufacturer that introduces the 'Penuary' model will clean up. Every day now we're one step closer ! 2029, or sooner - a repeat of 1929 ?
Hello, I have a Ford Edge 2017 2.0 EcoBoost AWD Titanium, the fuel consumption in the city is really high and terrible, my question is, I am thinking of removing or leaving the rear differential to reduce the fuel consumption, will this work? Does it not damage the car engine? please guide me.
Heyyy. This may be my opportunity to get an answer ro something I've been wondering about.
What is the "thing" in a car's engine that makes one car driving at 60 mph go faster than another car driving at 60 mph.
I just wonder that's all. Two vehichles driving on the road, both at 60 mph, but one will be faster/ be ahead of the other. One might also reach 60 mph faster than the other. What is the thing that makes that happen (sorry for the lack of technical language).
THANK YOU!😁
My 2001 RWD Lexus GS300 V6 is the smoothest driving car I’ve ever owned- even nicer than my 2013 Honda Crosstour V6 or my 2023 Camry 4!!
I want my V8 gas guzzling high horsepower fun to drive 2018 6 Speed Ford Mustang GT. Even with these ridiculous fuel prices, I prefer what I have. If it gets really bad in price on fuel, I'll park it and use the bike. 😁
The first car I ever drove was my dad's '02 Corolla with a 1.8L 4cyl. Then I bought my own vehicle, an '04 Tacoma with the 2.4L 4cyl. Those 4 bangers never quit on me, so why should I quit on them 😁
Currently have a gen 10, 2008 Toyota Corolla CE with over 214K miles. Has a 1.8L 4 cylinder and yeah it runs great. My previous car which was a gen 5, 2005 Nissan Sentra which had over 182K miles with also a 1.8L 4 cylinder still ran perfectly when I got rid of it.
Those 4 cylinder engines can take a hell of a beating for clocking over 150K miles and still runs like new as long you keep them well maintenanced with oil changes and other fluids, and replace parts from time to time and indeed the best part with 4 cylinders is they are very easy to work on.
Past 2 cars before the Sentra had V6 engines and the 1993 Dodge Intrepid still ran great when I got rid of it at 160K miles. The 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible, not so much. What was Chrysler thinking cramming a V6 into a engine compartment meant for a 4 cylinder? Literally made working on the engine a huge pain making it nearly impossible to work on and the worst part was the battery was stuffed into the wheel well instead of the engine compartment. That Sebring was literally on it's last legs when I got rid of it at about 135K miles where I ended up scrapping it since the engine was about to die at any moment. The other past cars I ended up selling since they still ran excellent.
I drive German and European v8s and v12s nothing like the smooth refined feeling of a e65 7 series or any model sclass with a v8 driven some jags and things but there v8s don’t compare. I enjoy Hondas fine but nothing like the feeling of a real thoroughbred German mustang screaming at 6500 rpm carrying you past that mustang or Camaro but with a touch of purpose sophistication and class.
I ordered my 2009 Toyota Corolla witth a manual 5 speed transmission. Far superior to the automatic in driving experience in all 4 seasons. The saleswoman tried to sell me on an in stock automatic. We all waited 1 month for delivery of a great manual car. 50 mpg commute(imperial 4.54L gallon). ✌️❤️🇨🇦
In-line 6 is best for towing. For example: 855 Cummins, 3406 caterpillar, 6-71 Detroit, or any other engine from a buda, to a hall-Scott.
Cheap like you. Though a caveat is in place. My car is a Pearl white Subaru Impreza wagon sport premium. 2.0i NA of course and run’s remarks around even the new Honda civic. My downfall is the transmission. A five speed manual with a variable timing system redo and the variable speed is low getting started but can be fixed with a new transmission…. I hope 🤞?
What is going on with the transmission if when you start it cold (Texas morning cold 🥶) and it makes a ticking sound when I press or put pressure on the clutch? No tail made signs on the dashboard and all is tuned for the mods. What is the code for or how do I fix it?
Scotty, I bought a 2004 Buick LaSabre with the 3.8L engine. You said this was a good engine with cheap, available parts and was reliable. The car was driven a couple of hours, then parked. Tried to restart, and would not start. Changed the 3coil packs. It will start, run about three minutes, then start missing, then shut off. The gas pressure, when it does run, is very high, 45-50 psi. Any ideas on what the problem could be? I do not own a scanner and I can’t drive the car to somewhere that has one. I need advice.
Have a 02 Toyota camry LE plain jane with that 4cyl. Works great for me. Runs well with 175,000 miles
Most of my driving is local, 25-40 mph. So the 2.5L 4 cyl engine is all I need. But on the few occasions I do get on the freeway, making my engine work hard to get up to speed is a somewhat troubling. I need about a 1 mile long onramp to comfortably get up to speed.
My Lexus LS430 has a big v8. My Corolla has a 4 cylinder gets great gas Mileage. Guess which I drive the most
I have 2 toyota matrix, 07 and 06. Won't get rid of them..
Both are pushing 299999 mark on the dash!
both run great
I'm cheap as well..😅😂
Didn't mention the inline 5. I have a Chevrolet Colorado Lt with a 3.7L inline 5 engine. It's an awesome powerful engine, while being smooth.
If we had turbo diesels like oveseas, 40 mpg in a full size car. Or a jeep that gets 30 mpg..
Or emissions that are more like federal sabotage. 10,000 replacement parts at a time . Dealer only. Spendy.