Toyota 8NR-FTS: Everything You Need To Know

If you followed the NR series, there were no turbocharged engines up until the birth of the 8NR-FTS, which opened for more possibilities for this series. However, with its emergence, the engine received different comments regarding its characteristics and antics.  As part of the Toyota inventions, the engine somehow proved itself to be a reliable … Read more

Toyota 9NR-FTS: Everything You Need To Know

If you’ve been following the NR series, you’ll know that there were no turbocharged engines until the debut of the 8NR-FTS, which opened up new possibilities for this series. However, from its inception, the engine has elicited a variety of reactions regarding its qualities and antics. As part of the Toyota inventions, the engine somehow … Read more

Nissan L16: Everything You Need To Know

From 1967 through 1986, Nissan L series vehicle engines were built in both inline-four and inline-six designs with displacements ranging from 1.3 L to 2.8 L. This was the engine that powered the Datsun 510, 240Z sports vehicle, and Nissan Maxima.  It is a two-valve per cylinder SOHC non-crossflow engine with an iron block and … Read more

VW/Audi 1.6 TDI CR EA288: Everything You Need To Know

If any Volkswagen fanatics are reading this, you will be aware that the EA189 was at the core of the infamous “VW Emissions Scandal.” In a nutshell, Volkswagen reportedly installed “defeat devices” in the EA189 engine to evade emissions testing and fulfill EPA pollution regulations.  Volkswagen was forced to notify all EA189 2.0 TDI car … Read more

VW/Audi 2.0 TDI EA189 Engine: Everything You Need To Know

To begin, there are several VW/Audi 2.0 TDI variants available from 2003 to the present. The 2.0 TDI engine is the replacement for the notorious 1.9 TDI engines, and it is considered more modern but less dependable. The Volkswagen Group developed the EA188 2.0 TDI PD, or “Pumpe Duse” direct injection, with a Garett turbo … Read more

VW/Audi 2.5 R5 TDI PD: Everything You Need To Know

The 2.5 liter 5-cylinder in-line TDI engine with pump injection technology ushers in a new generation of 5-cylinder diesel engines. The major development aim was to employ the engine in a variety of types (transverse and longitudinal mounting) to achieve a high power density.  The engine is utilized in the Transporter 2004 with 130 and … Read more