Toyota 1FZ-FE Ultimate Engine Guide
The Toyota 1FZ-FE is a 4.5 liter inline or straight-6 engine that was in production from 1993–2009. During its run, it mainly powered the Toyota Land Cruiser and early Lexus LX450. In addition to the fuel injection 1FZ-FE, there was also the carbureted version, the 1FZ-F, and a version that ran on liquefied petroleum gas…
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Toyota 1FZ-FE Ultimate Engine Guide
The Toyota 1FZ-FE is a 4.5 liter inline or straight-6 engine that was in production from 1993–2009. During its run, it mainly powered the Toyota Land Cruiser and early Lexus LX450. In addition to the fuel injection 1FZ-FE, there was also the carbureted version, the 1FZ-F, and a version that ran on liquefied petroleum gas…
Toyota 1NZ FE Ultimate Engine Guide
For more than two decades, Toyota’s 1.5 liter 1NZ-FE engine was one of their most reliable and efficient motors. While Americans never got the engine stateside, Toyota widely used the engine in the Australian, Southeast Asia, Japanese, and Taiwanese markets. It powered more than a dozen cars from 1999–2021, though it has largely fallen out…
How to Diagnose Why A Car Makes Noise When Turning
Most of us who have been driving for at least a few years have experienced it at some point: Your car makes noise when turning. These sounds can range from the mildly unsettling to the downright disastrous, and many people describe them as clunking, clanking, rattling, or dozens of other colorful adjectives. Regardless of the…
Car Engine Overheating Problems – Causes & Fixes
For most people, the engine is the most important part of their vehicle. That’s why it can be quite concerning if your car’s engine starts to overheat — especially if you’re behind the wheel when it happens. Unfortunately, engine overheating is one of the most common problems for car owners, and if not properly diagnosed…
Ford 4.6 Supercharger Upgrade Guide
Long beloved as one of Ford’s best motors, the Modular 4.6 V8 lasted for more than two decades powering various Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars and trucks. Most prominently, Ford used the 4.6 V8 to equip the Ford Mustang from 1996–2010. This included the GT, Bullitt, Mach 1, SVT Cobra, and SVT Cobra R submodels….
No Crank No Start – Causes & Solutions
There’s nothing worse than being late to work due to your car failing to start. Unfortunately, a no crank no start event is one of the most common issues across all makes and manufacturers, and most car owners have experienced it at least once in their life. To complicate things even further, several potential causes…
Ultimate Jeep 4.0 Turbo Kit Guide
The 4.0 straight-six AMC engine inside many late-’80s through early-’00s Jeeps was one of the best Jeep motors ever. It was extremely reliable, had great performance for its time, and was capable of taking the Wranglers and Cherokees it was inside anywhere. Still, it is woefully underpowered by today’s standards. With the 2023 Wrangler V8…
Ultimate Ford Barra Upgrades Guide
Over the last few decades, the Ford Barra 4.0 straight-six engine has grown to almost legendary status in many enthusiast circles. It came in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged variants, and made as much as 496 horsepower completely stock. The Ford Barra has also become a favored power plant among many Australian tuners and builders….
Ultimate Ford Barra Engine Guide
Often referred to as the Australian 2JZ, the Ford Barra engine is one of the best straight-six engines of the modern era. Though it never made it stateside, the Barra was one of the hottest options for Ford Australia buyers from 2002–2016. Ford made a ton of different variations of it, including both naturally aspirated…