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.
While the 2.7L EcoBoost is undeniably one of the most reliable Ford engines available currently, the first generation 2.7L V6 did initially face some teething problems, much like the other early EcoBoost engines. First-generation 2.7L EcoBoost owners commonly encounter oil pan leaks, which is generally considered one of the engine’s most prevalent issues. In fact,…
The 2.4 Ecotec is one of the most versatile engines used in the GM fleet from 2006 to 2019. In that timeframe, the 2.4L Ecotec was used in everything from midsize SUVs like the GMC Terrain to sportier applications like the Polaris Slingshot. Despite being a very popular and celebrated engine, the 2.4 Ecotec has…
The Hyundai/Kia Nu engine is an all-aluminum inline-4 cylinder powerhouse that replaced the outgoing Beta engine series. It served as a stop-gap to bridge the need for a 1.8L/2.0L inline-4 between the 1.6L Gamma and 2.0L Theta II engines. While the Nu is often considered a solid engine, it does have a few significant issues…
Water pump failure is one of the most common big-expense problems that occurs on transversely mounted Cyclone engines, especially the 3.5L and 3.7L V6s. Due to packaging limitations, the water pump on those engines forced Ford to mount the water pump internally, making it especially difficult to reach and repair. When these internal water pumps…
Honda is one of the first manufacturers that comes to mind when it comes to all-star 4-cylinder engines. While earlier Honda 4-cylinder engine families, like the B-Series, have a strong aftermarket following, the later K-Series is just as established. While the K20 gets most of the K-Series love, the 2.4L K24 engine can be just…
The Jeep Wrangler is not only one of the most identifiable SUVs ever made, but also one of the most capable. As an off-road vehicle, very few other manufacturers can touch the Wrangler, and the newer generations are good on the road too. There are pros and cons to each generation, so, what are the…
The Mercedes M272 represented a massive step forward for Mercedes engine technology, as the M112 and M113 engines that preceded the new V6 engine family were quite old and outdated by the time that the turn of the century rolled around. The earlier engines were single-cam, three-valve-per-cylinder experiments in a way, as the M112 and…
Since Chevy introduced the Tahoe in 1995, it has been one of the most popular options for consumers on the market. In 1995, Chevy brought out the first GMT400 Tahoe variant. Since then, the Tahoe has made a name for itself as a dependable and award-winning SUV. While most of them have been solid, a…
The Ford EcoBoost engine family is one of the most successful ranges of powertrains that Ford has ever created. Found in everything from the F-150 to the Ford GT, the direct-injected turbocharged engines have proven to be formidable, reliable, and powerful. Despite their solid reputation, EcoBoost engines suffer from a few common problems that have…
The 5.7 HEMI is a staple of the MOPAR lineup and has been since it was introduced in 2003. It has provided more than enough power to put rubber to the road in vehicles like the Charger and Challenger R/T, Chrysler 300C, and a bunch of RAM trucks. Despite being such a fan-favorite engine, it…
The Mercedes M276 served as the go-to engine in a ton of upper-tier Mercedes cars and SUVs from 2010-2018 and was a formidable workhorse overall. It is looked at as a fairly reliable engine series, with only a few notable problems to take into account. In this article, we’re covering one of those issues which…
The Mercedes M272 is an engine series with a lot to offer, yet with its own set of faults. Between 2004 and 2011, the M272 series, including E25, E30, and E35 V6 variants powered a massive portion of the Mercedes fleet, ranging from cars as small as the SLK 350 to cars as large as…
