Everyone knows that once, in the distant 80s and 90s, there were "millionaire" motors, which served faithfully for hundreds of thousands of kilometers. So, in fact, it is - we made them up not so long ago. But there are worthy successors of the "millionaire" business today.
For some reason, it is believed that modern machines are disposable. Ride for three years, sold it and went for a new one. But this is at least an exaggeration and generalization. Indeed, there is, but this is only part of the market. People have owned cars for 5-7 or even 10 years and, scary to say, buy them used! Hence, reliable motors exist. The question is: how to find them?
What car and with what engine to buy, so that it not only does not break down during the warranty, but also does not fall under recall campaigns, does not require expensive consumables and special service equipment. He ran happily ever after, albeit at a slower pace, using a little more fuel than more progressive brethren.
Different classes of cars have their own leaders, and, of course, more complex and expensive cars they are not well suited for harsh operating conditions, but they also have their own leaders and lagging behind in terms of the required volume of service and the likelihood of failure.
Renault 1.6 16v K4M
Small class
Renault's sixteen-valve K4M engine is just a little more complicated and a little more expensive. Does not handle high loads so easily. But they install it not only on Logan, but also on Duster, Megane, Kangoo, Fluence and other cars.
Middle class
One of the leaders in terms of reliability in the C-class already exists - this is the aforementioned K4M from Renault. But the cars are somewhat heavier, more often there are cars with automatic transmissions, which means that the power requirements are slightly higher. Engines 1.6 will have a deliberately shorter resource than engines with a working volume of 1.8 and 2 liters, which means that 1.6 engines should be singled out in a separate group for those who do not need to drive fast.
Probably the simplest, cheapest resource engine for cars in the C-class can be called the very venerable Z18XER. The design is the most conservative, except that phase shifters and an adjustable thermostat are installed. Timing belt drive, simple injection system and a good safety margin. Power of 140 forces is enough for comfortable movement of such difficult cars as Opel astra J and Chevrolet Cruse, as well as the Opel Zafira minivan.
In the photo: the engine from the Opel Astra J
The second place in terms of reliability can be given to the series of motors from Hyundai / Kia / Mitsubushi G4KD / 4B11. These two-liter engines are the heirs of the famous Mitsubishi 4G63, also in terms of reliability. Not without a timing control system, and in its drive there is a completely reliable chain. Simple power system and good quality assembly but chain drive The timing belt is more complicated and more expensive, and the motor itself is noticeably more technologically advanced, so only second place. The power of the motors, however, is noticeably higher, all 150-165 hp. This is more than enough for any C-class car with any load, on the highway and in the city, with automatic transmission and with "mechanics". Such engines were installed on a huge number of cars, here and the Hyundai i30, Kia cerato, Ceed, Mitsubishi lancer and other cars and crossovers of a higher class: Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander, Hyundai sonata, Elantra, ix35 and Kia optima.
The third place may well be claimed by the Renault-Nissan MR20DE / M4R engine. This two-liter gasoline engine has been produced for a long time, since 2005, and its design also goes back to the "glorious ancestors" of the F-series from the 80s. The key to success lies precisely in the conservatism of the design and a moderate degree of forcing. In comparison with the leaders, it has a less reliable cylinder head, sometimes the chain is pulled out, but nevertheless it allows you to change all three hundred thousand kilometers of mileage with careful operation, and the price of spare parts does not go off scale.
Junior business class
In the D + segment, two-liter engines from among the leaders in the reliability of the C-class are also popular, and here they look good, because the weight of the cars does not differ so much. But more popular are complex and "prestigious" high-power motors.
Motor 2AR-FE with a capacity of 165-180 hp. and a working volume of 2.5 liters is installed on one of the bestsellers in the D + segment, on Toyota Camry, and without a doubt is the most widespread and reliable motor in its class. They are installed on both RAV4 crossovers and Alphard minivans. The engine is quite simple, but the key to success is the quality of performance and frequent maintenance of Toyota cars.
Photo: engine from Toyota Camry
The second place is deservedly received by the G4KE / 4B12 engines from Hyundai / Kia / Mitsubishi. These motors have a working volume of 2.4 liters and a power of 176-180 hp. are installed on Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, many other passenger models and a galaxy Mitsubishi crossovers Outlander / Peugeot 4008 / Citroen C-Crosser. The design is close to the G4KD / 4B11 motors, and in the same way they are the heirs of the reliable Mitsubisi motors. The design without any special frills in the form of direct injection, timing chain drive plus phase shifters. A good margin of power and resource, not too much expensive parts- this is the key to success.
But there will be no third place. Turbo engines on European cars much more difficult to operate and potentially more vulnerable. Relatively reliable turbodiesels still require more High Quality service. And the third place goes to fairly simple units, for example, the already mentioned Z18XER on Opel insignia or Duratec Ti-VCT on a Ford Mondeo, and if you have enough power and you drive calmly, then they will be the cheapest to operate.
Senior business class
Prestige sedans E-class cars do not belong to machines with low operating costs, and motors in this class are complex and powerful. And often they cannot boast of special reliability. But even among them there are leaders and units with high reliability.
Again Toyota, more precisely Lexus, is in the lead, but you know what the company is? Motors 3.5 series 2GR-FE and 2GR-FSE are installed on Lexus ES and GS models and on luxury Lexus SUVs RX. Despite the high power and low weight, this is a very successful gasoline engine, in the version without direct injection it is considered one of the most problem-free in its class.
The second place is deservedly taken by Volvo with its inline-six B6304T2 with a volume of 3 liters. The first turbo engine in our rating turns out to be in operation even easier and cheaper than diesel engines. Largely due to the venerable age of the structure with a good margin of safety and relatively low prices for service.
Unfortunately, the naturally aspirated 3.2 engine is no longer available, it is undoubtedly even more reliable and could claim the top spot in this category. The secret of success is modular design engines. This family has been produced from 1990 to the present in four, five and six cylinder versions. Continuous design improvements and extensive experience in operating motors have contributed to the reliability and cost of ownership.
For Infiniti, which is in third place, in this class is played by the Q70 model with the legendary "six" of the VQVQ37VHR series with a volume of 3.7 liters and a capacity of 330 forces. The key to success in this case is the quality of performance, the glorious and long history of the series of motors and the prevalence. Such motors were installed on sport Nissan 370Z, both the QX50 and QX70 SUVs and the smaller Q50 sedan.
In the photo: the engine from the Infiniti Q70
The list of E-class cars will not be complete without mentioning the indispensable attribute of European cities - diesel Mercedes E class in the back of W212 and with the OM651 engine. Yes, it is a turbodiesel, but in its weakest version, with conventional electromagnetic injectors, it is able to deliver a minimum of hassle in operation. Yes, it is impossible to fully service such a car without a dealer service, but, as practice shows, simple configurations, and even with manual gearbox surprisingly reliable, it is not for nothing that a European taxi for many is a diesel "yeshka".
Executive class
Don't expect a rating here. An F-class car is never cheap to operate, modern car this level contains all the achievements of technology recent years, all the most complex and expensive equipment. They have, of course, their own leaders and their outsiders, especially since German executive sedans are also produced with very reliable diesel engines, and Korean and Japanese premium stamps focus on the reliability of gasoline engines and a guarantee. But it is difficult to make a choice between them, and it does not make sense, in this class there are different rules of the game.
Since the appearance of the first internal combustion engine, power units have evolved quite quickly. Thanks to the global popularization of motors different manufacturers with each new version they became more technological, productive and powerful.
Also, the reliability of the internal combustion engine has significantly increased in comparison with the first samples, in better side changed essential characteristics etc. At the same time, at different stages in the history of engine building, installations appeared that could be considered not just another engine with a number of improvements and improvements, but a real breakthrough.
In other words, such units have had an impact on the auto industry as a whole to a greater or lesser extent. Next, we will talk about which are the best motors in the world at different times became the next starting point for further development and evolution.
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10. Let's start with the more familiar modern units, thanks to which today there has been a widespread decrease in displacement (downsizing) simultaneously with an increase in power and torque. It's not hard to guess what this is about.
At the same time, the Audi 1.8 T engine, which appeared in the distant 90s, should be especially highlighted. Such a motor provided impressive performance with a relatively modest volume, and its appearance can be considered the beginning of a gradual abandonment of large-volume internal combustion engines.
The power unit for its time was quite developed in technically, since simultaneously with turbocharging, it received 5 valves per cylinder, a variable valve timing system, forged aluminum pistons and whole line other solutions.
9. In ninth place in the list was (Wankel engine), which was modified by Japanese engineers from Mazda for their sports models series RX. Since the appearance of the 13B two-section rotary piston engine in 1975, this engine and its modifications have subsequently become the most massive RPD in the world.
Thanks to a number of innovations, the rotary engine, which at the initial stage had only about 100 hp, later produced about 300 "horses" on the forced stock versions. The engine was equipped with a turbocharger, had an advanced fuel injection control system, etc.
Even taking into account the fact that such a unit has a reduced resource and consumes much oil and fuel, it is distinguished by its low weight and working volume, spins up to 10 thousand rpm, and allows achieving a low center of gravity. These features allowed the RPD-powered Mazda RX-7 to become the racing leader in the 1980s.
8. Next, we will focus on Chevrolet engine V8 from the Small Block range. This engine is found under the hoods of GM models and is the most massive "eight" of all time, since its modifications with minor changes were put on cars from 1955 to 2004.
During this time, about 90 million of these internal combustion engines were manufactured, and the first versions were created for the legendary sports car "Corvette" as a replacement for the weak inline six-cylinder unit.
In various modifications, this V8 did not have a volume below 4.3 liters. There are also versions with an impressive 6.6 liters. The engine is notable for its low height, since it was originally created in order to fit under the hood of a Chevrolet Corvette.
At the same time, the engine turned out to be so successful that it was then started to be installed on all GM models for which the presence of a V8 was assumed. The main advantages of this unit are performance, reliability, simple design, not particularly demanding on the quality of fuel and oil.
7. Were in seventh place BMW motors, namely in-line "six". Thanks to the efforts of German engineers, six cylinders in a row have become a symbol of an entire era, and also changed the idea of how a powerful and efficient in-line engine should work.
The first "six" BMW appeared in 1968, and the legendary atmospheric racing S54 of 2000 on the BMW M3 became the crown. With a relatively modest volume of 3.2 liters, the engine produced 340 hp, which is an outstanding achievement for an aspirated engine.
At the same time, it was the Bavarians, even against the background of the refusal of other manufacturers to install in-line 6-cylinder engines in favor of more compact V6s, despite everything, continued to actively use the in-line engine with 6 cylinders on their models for a long time. Thanks to this solution, motorists around the world were able to appreciate the smooth operation, minimum vibration and the ability of the motor to quickly spin up to maximum speed.
6. Closer to the middle of the list was the legendary V8 HEMI, which was built from 1964 to 1971. The motor got its name due to the unique combustion chamber in the form of a hemisphere. At the same time, you should not confuse this motor with those analogs of the same name that are produced today. The '64 version is a true sporty V8 with a displacement of 7.0 liters and an output of about 425 hp. The engine with a low camshaft, has two valves per cylinder and a minimum of complex design decisions.
A distinctive feature of such an internal combustion engine is that these are truly indestructible engines with an amazing margin of safety. The motor weighs about 400 kg, the design is very simple and extremely reliable, capable of withstanding extremely high loads, even taking into account the maximum boost. It is not surprising that such an engine is very expensive today, as it is of particular value for street racing enthusiasts, athletes, collectors, etc.
5. The fifth place is deservedly occupied by the high-tech W16 engine, which was created to return to the Bugatti supercars market. At the initial stage, this engine received a dizzying power of more than 1000 hp, being a round of evolution of the VR-shaped internal combustion engines from Volkswagen.
The minimum camber angle of the cylinders (15 degrees) made it possible to put one on two rows of cylinders. Also, the motor received unique system self-diagnostics to quickly find a problem in one of the 16 cylinders. As for the design, in addition to 4 turbochargers and several cooling radiators, they also used titanium, an aluminum oil pump and other extremely expensive parts.
As a result, the mass of the W16 is only about 400 kg, and the cost of engine production does not matter, since the main task is to obtain enormous power and endurance of the internal combustion engine in order to achieve the outstanding performance of a supercar. Bugatti Veyron and a Chiron hypercar with a dizzying 1500 hp.
4. The next engine that deserves special attention, we can consider the V8 from Ford, which is directly associated with cars from the United States and is a kind of visiting card of the entire American car industry.
The fact is that the installation of such an internal combustion engine on mass car models allowed the G8 to get as close as possible to the common consumer, and not to remain the property of the owners of extremely expensive and "luxury" cars.
The V8 engine from Ford appeared in 1932, was much more massive than analogues from Europe, and often cost less. Thanks to the efforts of Henry Ford's company, the two cylinder blocks and the crankcase were cast in one piece. The crankshaft was not forged, but manufactured by casting, after which strength was achieved, in simple words, by heat hardening. The camshaft was located in the cylinder block, the design of the engine was simplified as much as possible.
The result was a powerful, cheap and durable engine that quickly caught on among the masses thanks to its installation on many popular models. Also, it was on the basis of such motors that the culture of tuning was born. automobile internal combustion engine since the V8 Ford could have been easy.
This is how the first "charged" versions appeared, better known today as hot-rods, and the 8-cylinder engines themselves became not just a standard, but in fact a symbol of cars from the United States.
3. In third place on our list of engines that have made their contribution to history and influenced the global engine building, the engine deservedly falls. The most famous manufacturers of internal combustion engines of this type are Volkswagen (Porsche) and Japanese company Subaru with its Boxers.
The "oppositor" received enormous popularity and recognition at the initial stage since the time of pilot parties in 1933 on Volkswagen models Beetle, and the release of improved versions ended only in 2006. The engine originally had air cooling, the unit turned out to be as simple as possible, distinguished by reliability, acceptable power and unpretentiousness.
As for the Japanese, the Subaru brand actually relied on such a layout. As a result boxer engines from Japan they turned out to be compact, lightweight, the level of vibrations is reduced, the center of gravity allows you to achieve excellent weight distribution and controllability of the car.
Even taking into account the complexities of maintenance and repair, Subaru boxer engines enjoy well-deserved popularity due to a number of unique features... By the way, the boxer is evolving further, Subaru was introduced not so long ago.
2. In second place is the so-called. Recognized leaders in this area is Toyota. The company's engineers have built a unique symbiosis of an electric motor and a familiar internal combustion engine, thereby significantly reducing fuel consumption and toxic emissions into the atmosphere.
At the same time, the hybrid engine even today looks like a preferable option against the background active development which are completely devoid of an internal combustion engine.
As an example, we can mention famous model Toyota Prius or premium Lexus Hybrid. In these models, the gasoline engine has a high compression ratio and is tuned to work in tandem with an electric motor. The hybrid drivetrain also represents a whole group of complex engineering and design solutions.
V general outline, for starting and at low speed traditional internal combustion engine on hybrid cars it is not used; an electric motor is responsible for the rotation of the wheels, which is powered by electric batteries. If the driver needs more power, then after starting from electric traction at a certain speed, the internal combustion engine is connected, which, together with the electric motor, further effectively accelerates the car. In parallel, during the operation of the gasoline installation, the batteries are also charged.
The best motor ever in the automotive industry
So, well-deserved first place and honorary title The “best engine in the world” on our list is given to the power unit that was installed on the Ford Model T. This engine can be considered the most common engine on the planet, which has significantly influenced the development of not only the automotive industry, but our entire civilization.
The fact is that in addition to the Ford T model itself, this power unit stood on trucks, boats, used as driving force for power generators, etc. The working volume was 2900 cm3, 4 cylinders, the power was only 20 hp, while the unit produced a good indicator of torque and was extremely unpretentious in terms of fuel quality. The power plant successfully ran on kerosene and even ethanol.
However, this is not all. The main trump card is the extreme simplicity of the design. The planetary two-speed gearbox was integrated into one block with the internal combustion engine, the oil for the engine and the gearbox was common. Itself did not imply supply under pressure, the lubricant fell on the parts by splashing.
List of the most reliable gasoline and diesel engines: 4-cylinder power units, in-line 6-cylinder internal combustion engines and V-shaped power plants... Rating.
Everyone knows that once, in the distant 80s and 90s, there were "millionaire" motors, which served faithfully for hundreds of thousands of kilometers. So, in fact, it is - we made their rating not so long ago. But there are worthy successors of the "millionaire" business today.
For some reason, it is believed that modern machines are disposable. Ride for three years, sold it and went for a new one. But this is at least an exaggeration and generalization. Indeed, there is bad engines but this is only part of the market. People have owned cars for 5-7 or even 10 years and, scary to say, buy them used! Hence, reliable motors exist. The question is: how to find them?
What car and with what engine to buy, so that it not only does not break down during the warranty, but also does not fall under recall campaigns, does not require expensive consumables and special service equipment. He ran happily ever after, albeit at a slower pace, using a little more fuel than more progressive brethren.
Renault 1.6 16v K4M
Different classes of cars have their own leaders, and, of course, more complex and expensive cars are not well suited for harsh operating conditions, but they also have their own leaders and those who are lagging behind in terms of the required volume of service and the likelihood of failure.
Small class
Let's start with class B +, since this size is one of the most widespread in Russia. The segment is developing rapidly, and there are a variety of cars in it: both our Kalina-Grants, and foreign cars for every taste and budget. Almost all cars are extremely practical and are not burdened with special innovations. But this is only in Russia, abroad such cars are often equipped with more progressive motors. Fortunately, there are few "imported" cars, most of the cars of this segment have long taken root on Russian soil and are produced in our country, or supplied in special Russian trim levels.
The undisputed leader is the K7M engine from Renault. The recipe for reliability is simple: a displacement of 1.6 liters and only eight valves, no complications. Timing belt drive, no hydraulic lifters, simple cast iron block, a simple ignition module, no "newfangled" stuff at all. Such motors are put on "folk" Logan and Sandero and do not cause much trouble. There is simply nothing to break, and the workmanship is excellent.
The second and third places, perhaps, should be given to the VAZ-21116 and Renault K4M engines. The first engine is also 1.6 and eight-valve, simple and reliable. But at times the build quality, the quality of the wiring fails, and cars with manual transmission are not the most reliable, because the box is not designed for increased torque.
Renault's sixteen-valve K4M engine is just a little more complicated and a little more expensive. Does not handle high loads so easily. But they install it not only on Logan, but also on Duster, Megane, Kangoo, Fluence and other cars.
One of the leaders in terms of reliability in the C-class already exists - this is the aforementioned K4M from Renault. But the cars are somewhat heavier, more often there are cars with automatic transmissions, which means that the power requirements are slightly higher. Engines 1.6 will have a deliberately shorter resource than engines with a working volume of 1.8 and 2 liters, which means that 1.6 engines should be singled out in a separate group for those who do not need to drive fast.
Probably the simplest, cheapest resource engine for cars in the C-class can be called the very venerable Z18XER. The design is the most conservative, except that phase shifters and an adjustable thermostat are installed. Timing belt drive, simple injection system and a good safety margin. Power of 140 forces is enough for comfortable movement of such difficult cars as the Opel Astra J and Chevrolet Cruse, as well as the Opel Zafira minivan.
The second place in terms of reliability can be given to the series of motors from Hyundai / Kia / Mitsubushi G4KD / 4B11. These two-liter engines are the heirs of the famous Mitsubishi 4G63, also in terms of reliability. Not without a timing control system, and in its drive there is a completely reliable chain. A simple power system and good build quality, but the timing chain drive is more complicated and more expensive, and the motor itself is noticeably more technologically advanced, so only second place. The power of the motors, however, is noticeably higher, all 150-165 hp. This is more than enough for any C-class car with any load, on the highway and in the city, with automatic transmission and with "mechanics". Such engines were installed on a huge number of cars, here and Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato, Ceed, Mitsubishi Lancer and other cars and crossovers of a higher class: Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander, Hyundai Sonata, Elantra, ix35 and Kia Optima.
The third place may well be claimed by the Renault-Nissan MR20DE / M4R engine. This two-liter gasoline engine has been produced for a long time, since 2005, and its design also goes back to the "glorious ancestors" of the F-series from the 80s. The key to success lies precisely in the conservatism of the design and a moderate degree of forcing. In comparison with the leaders, it has a less reliable cylinder head, sometimes the chain is pulled out, but nevertheless it allows you to change all three hundred thousand kilometers of mileage with careful operation, and the price of spare parts does not go off scale.
Junior business class
In the D + segment, two-liter engines from among the leaders in the reliability of the C-class are also popular, and here they look good, because the weight of the cars does not differ so much. But more popular are complex and "prestigious" high-power motors.
Motor 2AR-FE with a capacity of 165-180 hp. and a displacement of 2.5 liters is installed on one of the bestsellers of the D + segment, the Toyota Camry, and without doubt is the most widespread and reliable engine in its class. They are installed on both RAV4 crossovers and Alphard minivans. The engine is quite simple, but the key to success is the quality of performance and frequent maintenance of Toyota cars.
The second place is deservedly received by the G4KE / 4B12 engines from Hyundai / Kia / Mitsubishi. These motors have a working volume of 2.4 liters and a power of 176-180 hp. are installed on Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, many other passenger models and a galaxy of crossovers Mitsubishi Outlander / Peugeot 4008 / Citroen C-Crosser. The design is close to the G4KD / 4B11 motors, and in the same way they are the heirs of the reliable Mitsubisi motors. The design without any special frills in the form of direct injection, timing chain drive plus phase shifters. A good margin of power and resource, not too expensive spare parts - this is the key to success.
But there will be no third place. Turbo engines on European cars are noticeably more difficult to operate and potentially more vulnerable. Relatively reliable turbodiesels still require a higher quality of service. And the third place goes to fairly simple units, for example, the already mentioned Z18XER on the Opel Insignia or the Duratec Ti-VCT on the Ford Mondeo, and if you have enough power and you drive calmly, then they will turn out to be the cheapest to operate.
Senior business class
The prestigious E-class sedans are not low-cost cars, and the engines in this class are complex and powerful. And often they cannot boast of special reliability. But even among them there are leaders and units with high reliability.
Again Toyota, more precisely Lexus, is in the lead, but do you know that the company is essentially one? Engines 3.5 series 2GR-FE and 2GR-FSE are installed on Lexus ES and GS models and on Lexus RX luxury SUVs. Despite its high power and low weight, this is a very successful gasoline engine; in the version without direct injection, it is considered one of the most problem-free in its class.
The second place is deservedly taken by Volvo with its in-line "six" B6304T2 with a volume of 3 liters. The first turbo engine in our rating turns out to be in operation even easier and cheaper than diesel engines. Largely due to the venerable age of the structure with a good margin of safety and relatively low service prices.
Unfortunately, the naturally aspirated 3.2 engine is no longer available, it is undoubtedly even more reliable and could claim the top spot in this category. The secret of success lies in the modular design of the motors. This family has been produced from 1990 to the present in four, five and six cylinder versions. Continuous design improvements and extensive experience in operating motors have contributed to the reliability and cost of ownership.
For Infiniti, which is in third place, in this class is played by the Q70 model with the legendary "six" of the VQVQ37VHR series with a volume of 3.7 liters and a capacity of 330 forces. The key to success in this case is the quality of performance, the glorious and long history of the series of motors and the prevalence. Such engines were installed on the sports Nissan 370Z, and on the QX50 and QX70 SUVs, and on the smaller Q50 sedan.
Don't expect a rating here. An F-class car is never cheap to operate, a modern car of this level contains all the achievements of technology of recent years, all the most complex and expensive equipment. They, of course, have their own leaders and their outsiders, especially since German executive sedans are also produced with very reliable diesel engines, and Korean and Japanese premium brands focus on the reliability of gasoline engines and a guarantee. But it is difficult to make a choice between them, and it does not make sense, in this class there are different rules of the game.
Determining which engine is the best is not easy. Good and "Germans" and "Japanese" and "Americans. However, nevertheless, we have compiled a list of the most reliable motors and discovered the secrets of their durability.
There are different opinions among drivers about which engine is the best. Some hold their hand for German reliability, others for Japanese durable quality. There is even a legend about a super engine that does not break ...
Experienced drivers claim that there are engines in the world, the reliability of which is expressed in a mileage of 500 thousand km or even 1 million km. Indeed, it turns out that such engines exist in reality. We will publish a list with the assistance of experienced auto mechanics. Naturally, we could not include all models of motors in the list, and we present to your attention only 10 of the most famous and massive ones that won competitions and are known all over the world.
The most reliable diesel engines
The fact that diesel engines are considered the most durable has been known for a long time. About 10 years ago, imagine a sports car on diesel fuel it was difficult. However, even now diesel engines are purchased by those who travel a lot (the engine works in optimal conditions). Old diesels are relatively simple in design, and, moreover, they are quite durable.
The OM602 diesel series has 5 cylinders with two valves per cylinder, and a mechanical Bosch injection pump. This handsome man quite deservedly takes first place in our list (and not only in it) in terms of the length of the run and "indestructibility". He stood on the assembly line for almost 2 decades - 1985 - 2002.
The engines did not have superpower - 90 - 130 hp, their advantage is efficiency and reliability. Their predecessors are the OM617 generation and their successors OM647 and OM612 also had an excellent reputation.
Such engines can be found on Mercedes with bodies W201 (MB190), W124, on vans Sprinter and T1, G-class SUVs. The mileage of many of these cars exceeds 500 thousand km, and the record holders have more than 2 million km! If you regularly monitor the sometimes out of order attachments and fuel equipment, then with such a motor you can drive for a very long time.
Engines from Bavaria are practically not inferior to the Stuttgart "brothers". These 6-cylinder engines, in addition to their amazing reliability, are characterized by a very energetic disposition, which at one time contributed to a change in the opinion of drivers about diesel engines. Today no one will name the BMW 330D E46 slow car, now it is a driver car - a powerful and high-torque machine.
Having stood on the assembly line for 10 years (1998 - 2008), these motors, the power of which fluctuated in the corridor 201 - 286 hp. with., and was installed on most BMW designs of the past decade. On models 3 through 7, all vehicles were equipped with the M57. Sometimes they can be found on Range rover- the engine "Mumusik" of this particular series.
The predecessor of the M57 was no less legendary and widespread. A series of M51 engines stood on the conveyor from 1991 to 2000. Apart from some minor problems, in general, according to mechanics, the engine behaved perfectly up to 350-500 thousand km.
The most reliable gasoline inline "four"
Russian drivers continue to prefer gasoline engines. In winter, gasoline does not freeze, and the device of a gasoline engine is simpler. In our top, the diesel engines turned out to be relatively large, but among the "gasoline leaders" there will be smaller engines, ordinary in-line "four".
The list is opened by the Toyota 3S-FE engine from the well-known S series. In it, this unit is considered the most reliable and unpretentious in operation. The characteristics - a volume of 2.0, 4 cylinders, and 16 valves - are very typical for engines of the 90s. The camshaft is driven by a belt, injection is simple distributed. It was on the assembly line from 1986 to 2000.
The power ranged from 128 to 140 hp. forces. Later and powerful versions this engine - 3S-GTE and 3S-GE also have excellent technical characteristics. The 3S-FE engine was on many Toyota cars: Toyota Celica T200 and Toyota Camry (1987-1991), Toyota Corona T170 and T190, Toyota MR2 and others, and 3S-GTE (turbocharged) also on Toyota Altezza, Toyota Caldina ...
Observant mechanics note the extraordinary endurance of this motor, despite intense loads and poor maintenance, a sensible thoughtful design and ease of repair. If such an engine is properly maintained, then the return will delight you - 500,000 km without overhaul!
Japanese gasoline engine 2.0 from a well-known family. The first version rolled off the assembly line in 1982, and its copies and successor models are being made even today. At first, the engine had one camshaft (SOHC) with three valves per cylinder, however, starting in 1987, it saw the light a new version DOHC with 2 camshafts. The latest version of this engine was installed on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. In addition, the engines of the family were also useful for cars of other brands - Kia, Huyndai and Brilliance (China).
Having gone through a series of upgrades, the engine of the latest version has complex power systems, pressurization, as well. The motor did not become easier to repair after upgrades, but maintainability remained at an acceptable level. The number of "millionaires" included only naturally aspirated versions, although turbocharged engines have, comparable to competitors, an excellent resource.
And this Japanese family included about 10 varieties of motors with a volume of 1.2 - 1.7 liters, for which the glory of "unkillable" was deservedly entrenched. Years of their production - 1984 - 2005. More reliable than other versions D16 and D15, characterized by high rates tachometer and reliability.
The power of these "Japanese" reaches 131 horses, and the number of working revolutions - up to 7,000. Motors were used on Stream, Accord, Acura Integra, HR-V and Honda civic... With a small working volume and a lot of "patience", the engine resource before overhaul of 500 thousand km is considered excellent, and an optimally designed mechanism can provide a chance for a second life up to about 350 thousand km long.
Top of the best "fours" is completed by the engine made in Europe - x20se. This member of the GM Family II family gained universal fame due to the fact that it lived longer than the cars that it powered.
Its design is simple: 8 valves, a belt camshaft drive, plus a simple injection distribution system. This ensures its durability. Like its Japanese counterparts, it has a volume of 2 liters and the same bore to stroke ratio as the 3S-FE - 86mm x 86mm.
The power of different variations of the model ranges from 114 to 130 hp. The motors did not leave the assembly line from 1987 to 1999, and were useful for following models: Omega, Frontera, Calibra, Kadett, Astra, Vectra, Holden (Australia), Oldsmobile and Buick (USA). And for Brazilian drivers, they even made a turbocharged version of the engine - Lt3 (165 hp).
The famous C20XE model with 16 valves was installed on Chevrolet cars and Lada to participate in the WTCC races, where it showed itself just fine, its turbocharged version of the C20LET is rightfully (based on its participation in the rally) recognized as one of the most successful and simple.
For simple versions of the engine, the half-million milestone without overhaul is not the limit. Moreover, with proper care, the result of 1,000,000 km does not seem fantastic anymore. But the C20XE and X20XEV models (also 16 valves) are not so hardy, although even with their logical and simple design, you can drive for quite a long time.
The most reliable V-shaped "eights"
In passenger cars, V8 engines cannot boast of high mileage without overhaul. The complexity of the layout and the lightness of the design do not make the motor more reliable. This characteristic does not fully apply to American V8s, but this is a special conversation.
To tell the truth, the number of V-shaped motors that are not prone to breakdowns and have a resource of more than 500 thousand km is not very large.
Reliable bavarian engines- again in the top. Having made the first passenger V8 in many years, the Germans did not disgrace themselves: the nikasil coating of the cylinders, a two-row chain and an outstanding margin of safety. A small degree of forcing, plus an excellent study of the design of the steel, the bar of a durable motor.
Nickel-silicon coating (Nikasil) strengthens the engine cylinders so much that they have gained the reputation of being indestructible. "Having run" half a million kilometers, in such a motor, even piston rings no need to change. But the super-strong nikasil coating is negatively affected by the sulfur in the fuel. And after a series of cases of engine damage in the United States, the application of this coating was abandoned, preferring the Alusil technology, which is "delicate". Similar motors are on the BMW 7 and 5 Series, produced in 1992 - 1998.
The simple design, enviable power and safety margin allow such motors to overcome the half-million kilometers mark without any problems. But do not fill the tank with high-sulfur Canadian gasoline ... The M62 engines developed later were much more complicated and, naturally, less reliable. They are strong enough, but they break, nevertheless, much more often.
The most reliable gasoline in-line "six"
A striking fact: among the millionaire there are a lot of inline six-cylinder engines. Simplicity of design and balance (no vibrations), as well as power - guarantee resource and reliability.
These engines with a volume of 3 and 2.5 liters have become almost legendary. Their excellent resource and lively character are evident. They were produced in various versions for 17 (!) Years - 1990 - 2007. There are also their turbocharged versions - 2JZ-GTE and 1JZ-GTE.
We have them widespread in the Far East, the region of right-hand drive "Japanese women". Among others, 2JZ and 1JZ were installed on Supra, Crown, Chaser, Toyota Mark II, as well as the GS300 and Lexus Is 300.
The atmospheric versions of these engines are quite capable of overcoming the milestone of a million kilometers, the lock of which is a simple and sensibly developed design, as well as an enviable quality of their performance.
The story of this began great engine back in 1968. And its various modifications were made right up to 1994!
Their working volume ranges from 2.5 to 3.4 liters, and their capacity is in the corridor of 150 - 220 liters. With. The most simple design: timing chain drive, cast iron block, 12-valve aluminum block head, although there is a sports version of the M88 with 24 valve heads.
The M30 also has a turbocharged version, although the turbine only accelerates engine wear. And the M102B34 engine is the same M30, "armed" with a turbine with a power of 252 hp.
Engines of the M30 series are used in cars of the 5th, 6th and 7th series of several generations. Mileage records among these motors were not recorded, but the result of 500 thousand km is practically ordinary for them. And if you take into account the difficult handling of rear-wheel drive cars of that time, then most of the power units ended up in a landfill not at all due to wear and tear.
Engines of the M50 series have continued the tradition with dignity. Engine displacement - 2.5 liters and 2.0 liters, power - 150 - 192 hp, also a cast-iron cylinder block, but the head - with only 4 valves per cylinder. In the later series, an interesting VANOS gas distribution system was installed.
Such handsome men will not lose their reputation and will travel half a million kilometers without any problems. The situation with M52 is somewhat worse due to the Nikasil scandal. This motor has a more complex design, more breakdowns, and less resource, although the reputation has remained good.
Mode of operation and mileage
Naturally, the mileage is very dependent on its operation. When taxing, the motor spins up a lot of mileage very quickly. And if someone argues in this case that, they say, "200 thousand km in 3 years without problems", then with real resource engine such phrases have little in common. Indeed, when working in the "taxi" mode, wear and tear and the number of breakdowns are minimal.
They ruin the engine resource long downtime in traffic jams, cold starts, frequent driving with a "slipper on the floor", as well as the use of a car in countries with harsh climatic conditions... Therefore, in our top there are no new motors that have clocked 500,000 km in a couple of years. Indeed, with a sparing operating mode, this will not be a serious evidence of their reliability.
There is a debate among motorists: does an engine that cannot be killed exist or not? And do such motors really exist? This article will provide a list of cars with engines of one million people.
What is a millionaire engine?
The first step is to find out what lies behind this phrase "millionaire engine". This can be deciphered as a power unit that covered a distance of more than 1 million km.
Many will immediately begin to object that this is all a myth and this cannot be, but in fact such motors exist, and there are many of them.
Flawless reliability ICE operation is determined by the following main indicators:
- Maintainability.
- Durability.
- Reliability.
But it is worth saying that the concept of million-plus engines does not mean at all that the car will pass without overhaul such a run. This means that the manufacturer provides a resource of parts for a run of one million. The undoubted leaders in the production of such motors are:
- Japanese cars;
- American-made machines;
- German cars.
It should also be said that not all engines will be able to pass such a run, because in many ways the state will depend on the timely passage Maintenance(TO) and driving style.
Which engine is better gasoline or diesel?
Also, among motorists, disputes do not subside, which type of engine is more reliable and the resource put into it comes out, gasoline or diesel? To answer this question, it is necessary to resort to statistics, which show that diesel cars are no longer killed. Motors that have actually run such a resource can be divided into several types:
- diesel. These types of motors have gained a reputation for being durable and reliable;
- gasoline inline "fours"... Cars with such engines vie for popularity and reliability with diesel ones;
- gasoline inline "sixes"... These motors are different high power, and there is practically no vibration during movement;
- V-shaped "eights"... Such engines go large sizes, and unlike the first three, they cannot boast long term exploitation vehicle, although this cannot be said about motors made in the USA.
Also there were rare cases when the domestic GAZelle car with a 406 engine crossed the mark of 1 million km. We figured out what a millionaire is, now we should go to a small list of such cars, because many motorists do not know on which cars such units can be found.
List of cars with engines of one million people
Now it is worth presenting a small list of engines that really passed the resource inherent in them, i.e. are millionaires. Among the gasoline ones, the following can be noted:
- Toyota 3S-FE;
- Honda D-series;
- Toyota 1JZ-GE and 1JZ-GE;
- BMW M30 and M50.
Diesel long-livers include the following engine brands:
- Mercedes-Benz OM602.
Well, now each model needs to be considered in more detail.
The Japanese 2-liter engine was born in 1982. The first models were produced with one camshaft, but after 5-6 years, cars with two camshafts... Such motors were installed on Mitsubishi, Huyndai and Kia. Over the long years of production, they have been repeatedly modernized.
It should be noted that its licensed copy is still being produced at factories in China, and in this moment installed on the car made in China Brilliance.
Toyota 3S-FE
Also millionaires are considered 2-liter Toyota engine 3S-FE. Among the row "fours", he is one of the most reliable and not killed. The period of its production is from 1986 to 2000. The 16-valve four-cylinder motor is highly maintainable and can withstand high loads. If the scheduled maintenance is carried out in a timely manner, such motors are capable of passing over 500 thousand km of run without major repairs.
Honda d-series
Model range of the manufacturer Honda cars, in its range has more than a dozen different engine modifications, with volumes from 1.2 to 1.7 liters, and are rightfully considered not to be killed. In such motors, the power of the internal combustion engine reaches 130 Horse power, which is quite good for cars with small volumes. As shown by numerous tests, the models D15 and D16 are considered the most unkillable.
Toyota 1JZ-GE and 1JZ-GE
Such motors already belong to in-line "six", and they were produced in the period from 1990 to 2007. They are presented in two volumes: 2.5 and 3.0 liters. There have been cases that some cars with such engines have covered a million kilometers without major repairs. Some motorists call them “legendary”. They were installed both on their cars and on some models of the American Lexus.
BMW M30 and M50
Cars equipped with an engine of such models should also be classified as millionaires. The M30 model was produced with volumes of 2.5-3.4 liters, and had a capacity of 150 to 220 "horses". But the M50 model was produced with volumes of 2, -2.5 liters, and engine power from 150 to 195 horsepower.
The main secret of the reliability of these engines was in the cast iron body. power unit, and the timing was driven by a chain. Such motors are capable of running 500 thousand kilometers without the need for major repairs, and the resource laid down by the manufacturer is a million kilometers.
Cars in which there are such models of motors also belong to the millionaire. They were produced in the period from 1998 to 2008, and were installed on almost all BMW cars that were produced during this period. In addition to high reliability, the main positive feature of such motors was the impressive dynamics of the car.
Mercedes-Benz OM602
This diesel engine was produced from 1985 to 2002, and had a capacity of 90 to 130 horsepower. As you can see, this model is not very powerful, but its main distinguishing ability is high reliability... If you fulfill all the prescriptions of the service book on time, then such engines are able to travel under a million kilometers without serious damage.
Outcomes
Based on the results of all the above information, it's time to summarize. Cars with engines of million people exist, and there are many of them. But in order for the car to depart so much, it is necessary to carry out maintenance on a planned basis, as well as monitor the state of the internal combustion engine. There is also another contract engine, but it will be discussed in the next article.
