Austin holds a technical writing degree and has 5 years of experience working as a Technical Product Specialist at BMW. He is an avid car enthusiast who is constantly watching F1, consuming automotive content, racing on his simulator, and working on his Toyota’s and BMW’s. Austin’s technical writing skills, extensive automotive knowledge, and hands-on experience make him an excellent resource for our readers.
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…
The Lexus IS300 was one of the most popular Japanese cars to be released in the early 2000s and remains an icon to this day. Since the Lexus IS300 was released over twenty years ago, it has accumulated massive aftermarket attention. From performance modifications to aftermarket cosmetics, the amount of Lexus IS300 aftermarket support is…
Since the 2.3L EcoBoost Mustang was released in 2014, it has proved to the world that it is a pony to be reckoned with. While many might have dismissed the EcoBoost Mustang as sheep in wolf’s clothing, the 315-330 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque on tap from the 2.3L 4-cylinder is enough to dust…
There are very few engines in the world that have the same widespread acclaim as the Toyota 2JZ-GTE engine. Its placement in the Mk4 Supra unquestionably upped the 2JZ’s notoriety in the tuner scene. However, it can be argued that the Supra’s legendary status can be largely attributed to the 2JZ itself. The 3.0L turbocharged…
Since its release in the 2010 Lincoln MKS, the 3.5L EcoBoost has become one of the favored powerhouses in Ford trucks and SUVs. The 3.5L twin-turbo V6 is known for its ample power and torque, even rivaling most of Ford’s V8 offerings. While the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost is one of the most celebrated engines in…
The Ford 2.7 EcoBoost engine is one of the primary powerhouses of the current Ford truck and large SUV lines. Now found primarily in the Ford F150 and Ford Bronco, the 2.7L EcoBoost provides more than ample horsepower and torque for most people, even matching the 5.0 Coyote V8’s peak torque figure at a lower…
The Chevy Malibu Turbo first arrived on the scene in 2013. The Malibu turbo sported the new for the time 2.0 Ecotec turbo engine, which was, and still is, an extremely underrated powerhouse. With 259 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque on tap, the Malibu turbo was a zippy car straight from the factory. While…
Of the entire Ford EcoBoost family, the 1.5L inline-4 is probably the most overlooked and underserved engine in terms of performance potential. That is in large part due to the fact that the 1.5L EcoBoost was really only found in the second-generation Ford Fusion from 2014-2020 in the US. It is also overshadowed by the…
One thing is for sure, the Ford 6.2 gasser is a strong, capable, and reliable powerhouse. Designed to compete with Mopar HEMI and Chevy Vortec offerings, the Ford 6.2 Boss was destined for great things under the hood of ¾ and 1-ton trucks including the F150, Super Duty, and Raptor. Its unique design combined with…
The P0128 fault code is the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) used by Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and numerous other manufacturers to signify that the coolant temperature in the engine is too cold for the thermostat to regulate. The P0128 engine code can result from numerous issues including a malfunctioning thermostat, a faulty coolant temperature sensor, a…
The Hyundai 2.4 engine is a temperamental one that has had its fair share of issues over the years. One of the most commonly reported problems with the 2.4L GDI Theta II engine is excessive oil consumption. There is quite a bit of speculation as to the root cause of excessive Hyundai 2.4 oil consumption,…
Toyota is known for a few things, but their expertise in building nearly indestructible engines is one of the biggest contributors to their success. Of course, Toyota has a massive catalog of bulletproof, no-fuss engines in their backlogs, but their V6 and V8 engines truly stand out for their staying power. The Toyota 1GR-FE is…
