Cars - millionaires, with the most reliable engines. Millionth engines Toyota - legendary motors from Japan Millionth engine

Toyota is consistently among the most attractive cars in the world. This is a brand that is truly worthy of respect and can offer you unique technical options. At each stage of development, the manufacturer had his own considerations about a high-quality engine and the normal technical support of the machine. There were periods in the history of the automotive industry when many manufacturers in the world were striving specifically for the developments of the Japanese company. Today we will talk about Toyota engine models that have received the fame of millionaires. Note that there are very few such representatives among modern units. The company began to produce the so-called disposable motors, which are not subject to major repairs. It is a generally accepted fact for automotive world as all manufacturers follow this path.

It is very difficult to consider the very best Toyota engines as the company offers many interesting powertrain options. Over the decades of successful work, the Japanese have developed and successfully launched more than a hundred models of units for their equipment. And most of the developments were successful. The company began to fill up with the main set of engines with huge advantages in 1988 and later until the very beginning of the new century. This is the era that brought glory to the manufacturer and made him world famous. The set of power units is so great that it will not be easy to choose some of the best among this army of technology. Nevertheless, today we will try to consider only the most famous and successful installations that the corporation has released in its life.

Toyota 3S-FE is the first millionaire with excellent performance

Prior to the release of the 3S-FE series engine, it was believed that reliable powertrains could not be efficient. Always unkillable engines were considered rather boring and not very attractive in terms of performance, gluttonous and noisy in operation. But Toyota's 3S series was able to change all perceptions. The unit was released in 1986 and existed without significant changes until 2002 - until the global change in the company's model range. Now a little about the characteristics:

• the working volume is 2 liters, the standard design is built on 4 cylinders and 16 valves, there are no technical exceptions and delights in the design of the unit;
• injection system - simple distributed, a belt is installed on the timing system, metal piston group just great, which affects the excellent operation of the unit;
• the power of various modifications ranged from 128 to 140 horsepower, which at the time of development power unit was actually a record with just 2 liters of engine displacement;
• even with poor service, the installation reaches up to 500,000 kilometers; many car owners have not done major repairs to the power unit since the end of the 80s;
• after the overhaul, a rather high resource and excellent operation also remain, so that such an installation can reach up to 1,000,000 kilometers without any problems.

Interestingly, the successors of this unit in the 3S-GE models and the turbocharged 3S-GTE also inherited an excellent design and a very good resource. During operation, this engine is not particularly worried about the quality of the oil and the frequency of its replacement. There is no problem changing filters or using bad fuel. The motor was installed on almost the entire the lineup except for SUVs.

Unique unit 2JZ-GE and its successors

One of the best Toyota engines in the history of the brand is the JZ series. In the lineup there is a 2.5-liter unit with the GE designation, as well as a 3-liter unit with the name 2JZ-GE. Also added to the series and turbocharged units with increased volume and the designation GTE. But today we will pay attention to the 2JZ-GE unit, which became a legend and existed from 1990 to 2007 without any reforms. The main features of the engine are as follows:

• with 3 liters of working volume, the unit has 6 cylinders in an in-line design - the design is very simple, classic and can serve for an incredibly long time without breakdowns;
• when the timing belt breaks, the valves do not meet and do not bend, so even with poor service you will not be forced to spend a lot of money on car repairs;
• the large working volume caused quite interesting characteristics - 225 horsepower and 300 N * m of torque do a simply unique job;
• the metals used are not sharpened for lightness, the unit is very heavy and bulky, therefore it was used in big cars companies with a need for capacity;
• operation up to 1,000,000 kilometers may well occur without additional repairs, the design is very reliable and produced with excellent attention to detail.

There are no flaws in the line at all, as evidenced by the reviews. In our latitudes, the most common engine on the Mark 2 and Supra. The rest of the models are not so common. American models of Lexus sedans were also equipped with such units, but in Russia there are only a few of them. If you decide to buy a car with such a unit, then you can safely take a mileage reserve of over a million kilometers, this is a perfectly acceptable resource for the engine.

Legend and base engine from Toyota - 4A-FE

One of the legendary and first successful developments of the company can be safely called the 4A-FE model. This is a simple gasoline power unit that can simply surprise the owner with its characteristics of durability and quality of service. The unpretentiousness of the motor would have made it popular today, but the company decided to move to more modern economical series. The unit is still well operated with the following features:

• the classic design with a displacement of 1.6 liters produces a rather modest 110 horsepower, but at the same time it always works at the maximum of its capabilities in a car;
• torque is also not surprising - 145 N * m cannot be called a great combination of dynamics and power, but the unit behaves surprisingly decent in heavy machines;
• when the belt breaks, it does not lead to bending of the valves, no problems arise even with poor maintenance, and this indicates unpretentiousness and quality of products;
• there are no requirements for expensive gasoline - you can safely fill in 92 and drive without any problems, without losing a single kilometer of resource (consumption will be a little more);
• a million kilometers is not the limit, but without major repairs, only a few units reach this figure, it all depends on the quality of service and operating modes.

To a large extent, there are no problems with cars. When servicing, the only important factor can be considered the requirement for timely replacement of spark plugs. This approach will help you simply get real benefits in operation and will reduce fuel consumption. It should also be noted that the motor has no structural problems, it can actually go as many kilometers as you like and not give any trouble to the owner.

Indestructible motor for crossover 2AR-FE

The last engine, which will be discussed today, is another representative of the Toyota segment, which in its operation can give a head start to anyone. This is the 2AR-FE line that was installed on the Toyota RAV4 and Alphard. We know it best from the RAV 4 crossover with its incredible operational capabilities. The engine is made of high quality and can offer its owners simply amazing advantages of operation:

• with a volume of 2.5 liters, this gasoline unit is enough for 179 horsepower and just incredible 233 N * m of torque, the characteristics are suitable for a crossover;
• cars with such installations are completely unpretentious to gasoline, there is no need to look for the best fuel, you can even pour 92 gasoline without a twinge of conscience;
• the chain on the timing system eliminates problems with the valves, its replacement is necessary every about 200,000 kilometers, but the engine resource goes far beyond 1,000,000 km;
• there are great benefits to the operation of transport in terms of fuel consumption, maintenance costs - there are practically no service requirements, but its frequency should be normal;
• undoubtedly the most striking example of the use of the unit is Toyota Camry, in which this engine played a special role during the long period of the car's production.

As you can see, this power unit has also earned the attention of the world community. All motorists who have encountered the capabilities of the power plant talk about its incredible reliability and simply excellent operating options. In the worst case, this engine will have to be sent for overhaul at 500-600 thousand kilometers. It remains only to periodically go to the service and enjoy the reliability of this unit. We offer you to watch a video about the five best engines from the corporation:

Summing up

On the market, you can find a really large number of very different representatives of million-plus engines. But for the most part, these units ended their existence in 2007, when the company moved into a new era of power plants. In the new generation, the cylinder walls are so thin that repairs are simply impossible. So the old classic millionaires are only available on secondary market... However, many models are sold today as used with up to 200,000 mileage and huge residual life.

However, when buying a car, you need to look not only at the engine, but also at all other features of the car. Sometimes mileage does not mean anything, but the quality of service and normal operation when buying is worth evaluating. You can find unexpected data about Toyota engines, which become the reason for not very successful operation. For example, the use of excessively poor fuel with impurities can disable the newfangled VVT-i system and lead to other system problems. So the millionaire does not always remain so during his life. Have you come across in your experience with the above engine models?

There is an opinion among motorists that current cars are no longer as good as they were a decade ago. Especially often critics like to compare new models and legendary cars of the 1990s with engines of “million”. The reliability of those old cars has become the talk of the town, but even now there are many passenger cars that can easily travel 300 thousand kilometers. Moreover, even among budget cars, sometimes very tenacious copies come across. Read more about cars with super-reliable motors later in the review.

1. Renault

Recently inexpensive cars French company Renault are very popular in Russia. One of the reasons for successful sales is the high reliability of the power units. The 1.6-liter K7M engine is an extremely simple engine with 2 valves per cylinder. The design of the timing and ignition module is more than simple. This is why cars like the Logan and Sandero have earned a bunch of positive feedback... With proper care, cars with this engine cover more than 400 thousand kilometers.

The Renault K4M engine is a slightly more complex unit, already with 4 valves per cylinder. Thanks to this, the power increased to 105-110 hp. and it is enough for such models as Kangoo, Logan, Duster and Megane. Also, the French engine successfully took root under the hood. station wagon LADA Largus. The service life of the Renault K4M engine is more than 400 thousand kilometers.

2. Mitsubushi / Hyundai / Kia

The line of Japanese engines Mitsubishi 4G63, produced in the 1980s - 2000s, is considered truly legendary. High build quality and timing chain drive make these Japanese engines very reliable. They rarely break down and have a resource of over 400 thousand kilometers.

The 4G63 engine is no longer produced, but there are many cars on the market with its direct "heirs", the 2.0-liter Kia-Hyundai G4KD and Mitsubushi 4B11. These power plants stand under the hood of cars such as Kia cerato, Optima and Sportage, Hyundai Elantra, ix35 and Sonata, Mitsubishi lancer and Outlander. The new engines have become much more complex, but they still boast a range of 350 thousand kilometers.

3. Opel

Opel Z18XER is one of the most reliable engines that can be found on budget cars middle class. Timing belt drive and fuel injection never let you down Opel owners Astra, Zafira, Insignia and Vectra. If all the maintenance is carried out on time, then this 1.8-liter Opel engine with a capacity of 140 hp. will travel more than 250 thousand kilometers without any problems

4. Honda

The Japanese company Honda is known for its available cars with simple and reliable motors. One of these is the Honda Civic. Compact car buyers can choose from a wide range of engines, including the 1.8-liter R18A and the 2.0-liter R20A.

Injection power plants are very economical, comply with Euro-5 standards and, at the same time, are very reliable. In practice, the service life of R18A and R20A engines is 250-300 thousand kilometers. That is how much the Civic, Accord, CRV and Stream can travel to overhaul.

5. Renault / Nissan

The Renault-Nissan MR20DE 2.0-liter petrol engine has been in production since 2005, but thanks to constant modernization it is still on the rise. Also known as the M4R, this unit has earned a good reputation. Indeed, with proper care, a car with this engine can easily travel 300 thousand kilometers, while only the cylinder head and the timing chain can fail. In general, the owners of Nissan Quashqai and X-Trail, Renault Clio, Mégane and Scénic should be satisfied.

Drivers should also pay attention to the overview

At least once every motorist has heard such a term as a million-plus engine. Quite a sonorous name, of course, has a sensible definition. What is it, and on which cars is it more common? These and other questions will be discussed in this article.

Since the question about "millionaires" is closely related to the question of the reliability of the car, these topics will also be touched upon. A particularly interesting point, which manufacturer of cars with such engines has more, will also not be ignored.

Definition of the concept

So what does a million-plus engine mean? In fact, everything is very simple: this is the power unit of a car with a range of 1 million km or more. Many may not believe it. Someone might argue that this is just a "myth". But in fact, this is a real fact. There are cars that have an engine with a range of one million kilometers or more. At the same time, such cars are on the move and are operated, and do not stand in the museum.

The concept of "millionaire" has clarifications. There are opinions that cars that have run 1 million km without opening the engine are worthy of this title. For passenger cars, this is a real legend. Most often, a million-plus engine is the resource of the power unit, which the manufacturer puts into it.

What needs to be done so that the engine can run at 1,000,000 km? It should be said right away that not all manufacturers lay such a margin of safety. For example, the Russian "AvtoVAZ" gives 170,000 km, and even less for "Niv" - 80,000 km. This is due to the more severe operating conditions. On-road trucks work sparingly and run over more easily big runs... For American cargo engines, cases of 2 and even 3 million mileage are real.

What cars can travel a million kilometers?

Among the leaders (according to surveys and reviews of the population of the global network) are:

• American cars;
• Japanese cars;
• German concerns Volkswagen, BMW.

There are also references from other manufacturers, but this is more an exception to the rule than a trend. There are cars with a range of about half a million kilometers. And such, that on the speedometer there was an "honest" million, in fact, it is not enough. There are no such Russian manufacturers. The export versions of AvtoVAZ came closest to large limits. Their reliability was an order of magnitude higher than that of models for the domestic market.

Not all engines for which a mileage of a million kilometers is calculated can achieve it. How operation and maintenance is done is very important. Many units do not even live up to half of their design life. This is due to the harsh environmental conditions and untimely troubleshooting.

How is engine reliability determined?

Many people are interested in the question, what is the only correct answer you will not be able to get. To begin with, it is worthwhile to understand what constitutes the concept of reliability.

In a simple way, the concept of reliability includes:

• wear resistance;
• the possibility of repair;
• reliability in work.

The first item determines the rate of wear of engine parts during operation. Here, the quality of the factory assembly and the quality of the engine oil used play an important role. It makes little sense to explain the possibility of repair. And as for reliability - this concept speaks of the ability of the unit to perform its functions under any influences. An example of such work is the easy start of a car engine after an accident that has stood outside for the winter. This happens on well-assembled engines.

When considering reliability, it is important to understand that a car engine is not operated in a vacuum. Fuel equipment, a cooling system and a mass of electronics are necessarily connected to it. Based on this, it is easy to determine that the simpler the design, the higher the reliability. The lower the load on the engine, the longer it will work. Such a unit will also be more reliable. This is why low-speed diesel engines without a turbine are reliable. But what about the gasoline options? Let's consider this issue in more detail.

Gasoline or diesel millionaire?

When asked who is better or cooler, one can argue for a long time and most often to no avail. Facts and statistics are the most helpful in such cases. So it turns out that a million-plus engine most often runs on diesel fuel. Among the leaders in long-distance mileage come across as american cars both Japanese and European. And there are a lot of them among the old models of Mercedes, WV, Toyota, Nissan. Previously, there was less electronic component, which has less fault tolerance.

The reliability of a particular product directly depends on the quality of its constituent assemblies or blocks. Contrary to the opinion that everything simple is more reliable, BMW creates the most complex units of the most High Quality... The resource of many engines of this company is more than a million kilometers.

Among the most reliable petrol options, in good conditions, calmly passing a million, - Japanese manufacturer Toyota cars... The power units of Nissan and Mitsubishi are at a high level. Let's take a closer look at Japanese engines.

Japanese engines in a million kilometers

As mentioned earlier, Toyota stood out the most among the Japanese "perpetual" engines. This is the well-known 4-row 3S-FE unit. Its volume is 2 liters. There are 16 valves and simple fuel injection. This remarkable unit was produced until 2000 and had the best indicators in terms of reliability. A belt was involved in the gas distribution mechanism, which did not worsen the overall picture.

The engine did not hit with great power. Its indicators were in the range of 128-140 liters. with. Interestingly, as soon as the unit was modified with a turbocharger (3S-GTE), its resource immediately dropped significantly below the million kilometers mark.

Two more engines from Toyota - 6-row 1JZ-GE and 2JZ-GE - had a million-plus engine resource. These motors were produced in various modifications for 17 years until 2007. The volumes of these "beauties" are 2.5 and 3.0 liters, respectively. Millions of engines (Toyota) of this size, together with the build quality, gave an excellent option.

For turbocharged versions, reliability was also at a height, but did not reach the limits of a million.

Another Japanese unit, 4G63 from Mitsubishi, has earned a millionth resource. If the first version of such an engine came out in 1982, then modernized models leave the assembly lines of automakers today.

German variants of "millionaires"

Among manufacturers, the palm in reliability is held by Mercedes benz... At the same time, the company does not prescribe an official "million" mileage on its cars, there is only a slogan. But in fact, it is Mercedes with a margin of 1,000,000 km.

On the Internet goes famous story about a Greek taxi driver who drove a million kilometers in his Mercedes car. After that, the manufacturer replaced his car with a new one.

Cars from Mercedes differ, first of all, in their build quality. It is so good that with proper maintenance, Mercedes Benz engines go through 700,000 or more without even repairing.

In addition to Mercedes, among German companies in terms of reliability, such firms as BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen stand out. Among them, it is Porsche that has recently been gaining momentum in terms of the quality and reliability of its cars and, most likely, will become the leader. In 2010, this brand was already recognized as the best in reliability among German cars.

Have BMWs of the past years the most significant example reliable car- in the back of the E39, which was manufactured in 1997. Its owner Johannes Rutten drove almost 1,000,000 km on it. The car was tough, but with regular oil changes. It is surprising that a car with such mileage easily reached speeds of up to 200 km per hour on the Autobahn, and its automatic transmission did not even know how to change the oil.

Passenger car with huge mileage

This is an extraordinary car made by the Swedish company Volvo. Its mileage was over 5,000,000 kilometers. This device was purchased under the name back in 1966. American Irv Gordon has driven it over 3 million miles. And if he acquired the first 800 thousand in 10 years, then in 32 years more than 2 700 000 miles of run flaunted on the speedometer. This case was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.

How is this possible? The engine is "millionaire", and even several times in a row. When asked how the car can serve for so long, the owner of the legendary Volvo liked to repeat: "The first thing to do is read the operating instructions." Based on this, one can guess that the car care was of high quality. The owner was just crazy about his car. After all, it was his dream come true, with which he traveled almost all of America, Canada and almost all of Europe.

Manufacturer Volvo cars since then sold the manufacturing rights to Ford in 1999. Today, the owner of the Volvo passenger car brand is the Jeely concern. Time will tell whether this has affected the reliability of cars and their quality.

Millions of cars from America

American cars have always been renowned for their strength and reliability. The possibility of long-term operation of cars in a variety of severity conditions forces designers to develop high-quality products. The most famous concern in our country, Ford, produces devices of the highest quality.

Reliability leaders in the 2000s range include the Ford Mustang and Ford fusion... As for other American car manufacturers (like Dodge, Chevrolet, Jeep, Hummer and Cadillac), then there may be potential millionaires among them.

The question of which engines are “millionaires” among American cars is best answered by statistics. Among passenger vehicles, any manufacturer can have such.

And here the American concerns have advantages.

• First of all, these are large motors. This makes it possible to use only part of the reserves and not to overextend the engine.
• Secondly, the quality of workmanship, which both Ford and Cadillac can boast.
• Thirdly, these are diesel engines, which themselves run much longer than gasoline counterparts.

Cost of engines with high mileage

Are there any advantages to a used engine over a brand new one? Of course there is. This is, first of all, the wearing-in of all units and parts. That is, the engine has already been run-in and is operating in the optimal mode for itself. In addition, the used version is always cheaper than the new one. Exceptions can be made only by real "million-plus" engines, which are valued exclusively as rarities. Most often, they are taken back by manufacturing plants for complex research.

The cost of the engine depends on its power. If a 150-horsepower unit can be purchased for 50,000-100,000 rubles on average, then 300 "horses" will cost 150,000-250,000 rubles. Units with a work reserve of a million kilometers are designed less often today. Most often, their resource does not exceed 300 thousand kilometers. And in practice, few people reach such figures. This is due not only to cheap and untimely service. The main thing is the strong wear of parts on high revs and with overloads. In this matter, American cars are in a more advantageous position than domestic ones.

How to get “million” mileage from your car?

It's worth starting to find out if the engine of your car is designed for a million kilometers? Let the engines - "millionaires", the list of which may not be a myth, still exist, it is important to know specifically about yours.

And then there is simple school physics. What causes engine components and parts to wear out if there are no breakdowns and initial defects? There is only one answer: only because of friction. Indeed, in the process of operation of the power unit, all components are under strong stress at high temperatures. Engine lubrication plays a huge role. Therefore, the first conclusion to increase the service life is the timely replacement of engine oil. Moreover, the oil must be filled only with the one recommended by the manufacturer.

The second conclusion for extending the life of the engine is uniform operation without surges and overloads, and in no case overheating! Each extreme mode of operation drastically reduces the overall resource of the power unit. This is clearly evidenced by the difference in the operating resources of a turbocharged and a simple engine.

And now a few words about the school myth - "perpetual" motion machine. That is, this is when there is no friction at all. By achieving the lowest friction in the system, the longest possible life can be obtained. In conditions car engines there are similar ways. This application is special. Due to their use, an additional thinnest layer of protection against friction appears on the engine components and assemblies.

Conclusion

Summing up, we see that in fact there is a million-plus engine. We also found out what kind of car it can stand on. It turned out that both Japanese and European and American manufacturers met and are found such specimens. Whether it is a German Mercedes or Japanese Toyota- with proper care, the engine can calmly walk up to a million kilometers on instruments.

Build quality and regular oil changes have figured in the history of cars with over a million kilometers mileage. In addition, in all cases, the real interest of the manufacturers themselves is noticeable. Cars with such mileage are either redeemed or exchanged for a new one.

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:

1. Maintainability.
2. Durability.
3. Reliability.

But it is worth saying that the concept of million-plus engines does not at all mean that the car will pass such a run without major repairs. 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 very powerful and vibration-free while driving;
• V-shaped "eights"... Such engines are of large sizes, and unlike the first three, they cannot boast of a long service life. vehicle, although this cannot be said about motors made in the USA.

There have also been rare cases when a domestic GAZelle car with a 406 engine exceeded the 1 million km mark. 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 is worth noting that its licensed copy is still being produced at factories in China, and is currently being installed on a car. made in China Brilliance.

Toyota 3S-FE

Also, the 2-liter Toyota 3S-FE engines are considered millionaires. 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

The lineup of the Honda car manufacturer, 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 internal combustion engine power reaches 130 horsepower, 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 housing of the 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 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 feature is its 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.

In the opinion of most car enthusiasts, the list of cars with a million-strong engine is decisive evidence in the dispute, whose car production can be considered the most reliable. Legendary models are put forward as indisputable arguments in the battles between supporters of European and Japanese cars. Often, fans of the "Americans" also get involved in the dispute. Even if none of the disputants have ever seen such a car, the main thing is to know that it is. Or at least once existed.

Dreams and legends of a car that never breaks down and can run more than you can imagine will never die. However, these dreams cannot be called completely groundless: mythical cars, whose engine has an estimated mileage of 1 million km, were actually produced.

Millions Toyota engines - legendary engines from Japan

We have not found a single reliable evidence that any of them actually covered the planned distance, but for 600-700 thousand km you can be absolutely sure.

The list of cars with a million-strong engine is actually not so small. There was a time period when the desire to supply a car with an unkillable engine spread almost all over the world. Some companies lasted with this idea until the new millennium.

BMW family

If we compare the number of models that can run the maximum distance without overhaul, then the Bavarians can be considered the winners. At different times, they gave the world several models designed for a million kilometers.

Engine BMW M30 the carmaker equipped its cars with 5-7 models from 1968 to 1994. The volumes of the engine were different, from 2.5 to 3.4 liters, producing 150-220 horses. Reliability was provided by a simple design, and half a million BMWs of those years ran without difficulty. And they often did not reach the ordered result, not because of the motors, but because of the difficulties with the rear-wheel drive.

The next version is - Bmw m50- in terms of power it was somewhat inferior to the previous one (maximum 192 hp with a volume of 2.5 liters) and lived a slightly shorter life: from 1992 to 1997, but in terms of reliability it still proudly held the banner, and a mileage of 500 600 thousand km for these engines was considered something ordinary.

BMW M57: a 6-cylinder in-line, with a capacity of 201-268 hp, was installed on almost all models born in 1998-2008, from series 3 to 7. It also supplied the off-road legend, the Range Rover.

BMW M60(this is already V8) was put on 5 and 7 in 1992-1998. An innovation in it was the installation of nikasil cylinders, which had an extremely high hardness and were considered virtually wear-free. True, the fragility and intolerance of sulfur inclusions in the fuel were added to the characteristics, so the version was discontinued, and Nikasil was replaced by alusil.
The most successful option for the Germans was, perhaps, the M57. But with him the cars have long gone out of the way.

Japanese suggestions

Millions were produced by different companies and at different times. Some concerns started even earlier than the Bavarians - and also stopped production of cars with such engines earlier.

The most prolific was Toyota. The Toyota 3S-FE series engine was installed in 1986-2000. on Camry (the last one was released in 1991), Celica T200, Carina (this one survived right up to 1998), Corona T170 / T190, Avensis (long-liver: it was produced with such a motor back in 2000), RAV4 (you can also find 2000 onwards) , Picnic (there is even a model with the above engine in 2002).

Particularly good the engine was high tolerance for poor maintenance with high loads and good maintainability. The Toyota 1JZ-GE and 2JZ-GE motors are legendary. Years of life - 1990-2007; they were equipped, in particular, Mark II, Crown, Soarer, Chaser, Supra and the Americans Lexus Is 300, GS300. A million kilometers on them is a fixed fact.

Mitsubishi 4G63 engines with a population of one million appeared in 1982, and varieties are still found today, and not only in native models, but also on Kia and Hyundai products, although whether they can be called millionaires is a question. Only naturally aspirated versions are considered capable of covering 1 million km. The latest released model is the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX.

The next "Japanese" with a great resource is the Honda D-series. The motor had a long line of varieties: volumes varied between 1.2 and 1.7 liters. The engines were produced in 1984-2005. They were supplied to HR-V, Civic, Stream, Acura Integra, Accord.

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To be honest, the list of cars with a million-strong engine is rather interesting hypothetically. Calculation at the level of school arithmetic shows that with an average annual mileage of 25 thousand km, the engine resource will be depleted in 40 years. During this time, all the filling will sprinkle in the car, even if the engine honestly continues to pull. In addition, the same statistics show that in Europe and Japan, people prefer not to keep a car for more than 5 years, and this period is shrinking every year. Probably, all this in the aggregate led to the termination of the production of cars with such a resourceful engine.

Whose engine is better?

There is always a lot of controversy on this issue, since one says that it is more reliable Toyota engines nothing can be, give the other only Nissan, and the third is quite happy with Minsubishi ...

As you can imagine, usually everyone praises the cars of the brand they drive and at the same time curses the car of a neighbor of another manufacturer that has never been used. I would like to note right away that much attachments on Japanese engines it is produced by third companies and, for example, a Hitachi generator is mounted on the LD20T-II (Nissan) engine, which can just as well stand on a 2C-T (Toyota) and, accordingly, the probability of generator failure on either engine - is the same.

Basically, everything said below will relate to the mechanical part of the engines, and not their attachments.

Toyota

The engines of this company are the easiest to repair and very reliable (although, of course, the engine is not the same for the engine). They rarely have such "bells and whistles" as balancing shafts (which Mitsubishi loves very much), variable valve timing systems (although Toyota is increasingly introducing the VVTi system) and similar things that are not the best way, affecting reliability. The engine compartment of Toyota cars is well organized, and maintenance of the engine is usually not difficult.

Among Toyota engines, they are found as very good and reliable engines, and clearly unsuccessful units. The best are the in-line 6-cylinder engines of the 1G and JZ series.

The most reliable engines of the million

The widespread A series is very easy to repair and hassle-free (except for the 4A-GE, which has 5 valves per cylinder). And most other Toyota engines do not cause much trouble. The unsuccessful ones include the diesel engines discussed above 2L-T (E), 2 ° C-T, as well as gasoline engines series VZ, which wear out rather quickly the bearing journals of the crankshaft.

Nissan

These are the most reliable and unpretentious Japanese engines. Not everyone agrees with such a statement, but judge for yourself:

• Only Nissan widely produces engines with chain or gear drives of the timing mechanism, which are undoubtedly more reliable than rubber timing belts.
• In Nissan diesels, cases of warpage or cracking of the cylinder head when the engine overheats are very rare.
• Many Nissan gasoline engines can run on 76-m gasoline for quite a long time and "not notice" it, although it is certainly not worth it to abuse it.

A couple more examples of the quality of Nissan engines can be cited - for example, the VQ engines on the Maxima / Cefiro, Cedric and many other models have been recognized as the best in the world (!) Among their classmates for 7 years in a row.

The TD series diesel engines on the TERRANO / PASFINDER, SAFARI / PATROL, CARAVAN / URVAN models were originally developed as boat engines (and marine engines in general, they are more reliable than automobile ones) and have a gear (!) drive of the gas distribution mechanism (although a timing gear drive is also found on Toyota diesel 3V). If there are problems with these engines, they mainly concern fuel system as for any diesel engines.

The disadvantages of Nissan engines include greater difficulty in repair and maintenance, compared to Toyota. This is mainly due to the fact that everything is very tightly "packed" under the hood.

I would like to note that the most reliable Nissan engines are RB20 (25.26), SR18 (20), TD23 (25.27.42), GA13 (15.16).

Nissan did not have any particularly problematic engines, although the CA18 (20) (due to the dual-circuit ignition system) and VG20 (30) engines (rapid wear of the crankshaft bearing journals) were not very successful.

Mitsubishi

Perhaps the most problematic and difficult to repair Japanese engines.

Mitsubishi engine designers apparently were not looking for simple and reliable solutions. The widespread use of balancing shafts, plastic carburetors, V-shaped arrangement of cylinders, direct fuel injection systems, of course, does not increase the reliability and maintainability of engines.

For example, many are surprised at how smoothly the in-line four-cylinder engines on the Galant work, but this is achieved "artificially" through the use of balancing shafts. As long as there are no problems with the engine and these shafts are working normally, everything is fine, but as soon as the drive to the shafts breaks (which often happens with used units), the engine, which is not designed to work without them, may soon get into serious repairs. Turbocharged diesels 4D55 and 4D56 are very problematic; cylinder heads often burst on them, the material of which does not withstand the low temperatures of Russian winters.

Low temperatures greatly affect the reliability of the heads and that is why - cracks in the heads appear due to high temperature stresses. The higher the temperature difference on both sides of the wall, the higher the temperature stresses. Now imagine: -20, you start the engine and without warming it up to operating temperature (a very long wait and many do not) start driving. An intensive heating of the head occurs from the side of the combustion chamber, while the temperature of the entire head and the coolant is even lower than the operating temperature. In such a situation, the temperature stresses are very high, plus mechanical stresses from the gas pressure.

Of course, one or even ten times the crack will not appear immediately. But gradually microcracks appear, which then develop into such that gases break through them into the coolant. High temperature stresses can also be present on a warm engine if the engine is running under load for a long time with full fuel supply.

By the way, on naturally aspirated diesel engines, cracks in the heads practically do not occur, and the point is precisely in lower temperature stresses, since less fuel is burned and the temperature of the gases in the cylinder is correspondingly lower.

A headache for auto mechanics: EFI is a 4M40 diesel (i.e. a diesel with an electronically controlled HPP), which is often found on the Pajero model.

To summarize under Mitsubishi engines it can be said so - these engines are designed for very qualified and timely service. And if you are planning to buy Mitsubishi car, then it is better to take it with a "simpler" engine, for example with the 4G15, which is found on the Lancer model.

Honda

This automaker produces engines of very high quality, with a minimum number of defects. If you normally operate a Honda engine (that is, timely carry out maintenance and do not fill it with low-quality oil and gasoline), then it will not give you unpleasant surprises. However, Honda motors have their own characteristics that cannot be ignored:

• Many (but not all!) Engines of this company have a high degree of boost, so there are often cases when, for example, some Honda Integra is brought from Japan (with a red zone on the tachometer starting at 8000 rpm) and its engine already requires capital repair, because it has already worked out its resource.
• Due to such common "bells and whistles" at Honda, such as VTEC, two carburetors with electronic control for one engine, etc., there are often great difficulties in repair. Even crankshaft Honda engines rotate in the opposite direction compared to other Japanese engines!
• These engines are very demanding on the quality of oil and fuel, and this is especially true for highly accelerated engines.

But most of the above problems are associated with "fancy" and forced engines Honda, but if you have a "quiet" engine (for example F23A or C35A), then there is nothing to be afraid of.

Mazda

The engines of this company are solid "average" in all respects, not the most reliable, but not the most problematic. Mazda does not really like to experiment with its engines (except for rotary units), so the absence of various innovations has a positive effect on their reliability and maintainability. According to these indicators, Mazda engines are only slightly worse engines Toyota.

Subaru

Most of the engines of this company have an opposed layout, which provides very high strength and rigidity of the cylinder block, but at the same time makes the engine difficult to repair.

Older engines, the EA82 series (produced until about 1989) are renowned for their reliability. Newer engines of the EJ series (EJ15, EJ18, EJ20, EJ25, EJ30) installed on various Subaru models from 1989 to the present, less reliable, but in principle, these are pretty good engines. They are distinguished by a moderate degree of forcing and the absence of variable valve timing, direct fuel injection systems, etc.

By the way, diesels for cars Subaru brands, as well as on Honda do not. According to the requirements for the quality of oil and fuel, Subaru engines are roughly on par with Toyota.

Suzuki

Nothing bad can be said about Suzuki motors, they do not cause much trouble. It is true to say something about small motors with a displacement of 660 cm³ (Suzuki produces many cars with such engines), but about the engines that are installed on the popular Escudo / Vitara model, we can say the following: in-line 4-cylinder G16A ( 1.6 liter displacement) are reliable and quite easy to repair, newer V-6-cylinder J20A (2.0 liter displacement) and H25A (2.5 liter displacement) are more capricious.

Daihatsu

Honestly, due to the fact that there are few of these cars, there is also little information on them. We did not notice any defects characteristic of these engines, especially since the designers of the company are not carried away with various "bells and whistles" such as variable valve timing.

Isuzu

The automaker long ago stopped producing its own passenger car models and is mostly known for its trucks and jeeps, which are mostly powered by diesel engines. And Isuzu diesels are famous for their reliability and unpretentiousness (although the 4JX1 diesel installed on the Bighorn / Trooper model is still less reliable than the Nissan TD27).

As for the Isuzu gasoline engines, nothing bad can be said about them, especially since they are relatively simple in design.

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Everyone who turns the steering wheel is interested in the most reliable passenger car engines. Even if any "Eye" is now available, there is always a hypothetical probability of getting rich and having a choice. A real carrier, in any case, is primarily interested in the reliability of the motor. After all, he is a heart that must survive everything.

Naturally, the dream of an unkillable, perpetual engine is immortal and just as eternal as the bright image of a motor! Drivers hardened overhaul engine every 100,000 kilometers (classic VAZ models), all kinds of boring and valve replacement on domestic cars - this article is dedicated!

The most reliable passenger car engines, unfortunately, are a thing of the past, without having had time to take root in the automotive industry.

Cars - millionaires, with the most reliable engines.

Nostalgia is caused by the legendary million-strong motors, which could actually cover the declared distance. The body was rusted, the chassis was falling apart (possibly), the tires were changed a hundred times - and the engine worked like a Swiss watch. Even after many years, models with engines of a million people are more expensive than later ones, but without them.

Legends of the past

Let's make a reservation right away: the most famous millionaires are diesel. Among them, the following models are worth mentioning first of all.

• Mercedes-Benz OM602... What he could boast of: 5 2-valve cylinders and a mechanical Bosch injection pump. It was available from 1985 to 2002. Despite its relative low power (90-130 hp), it became famous for its economy and immense reliability. Half a million mileage for a model is quite an ordinary indicator: while rare champions could boast of an “expensive” 2,000,000;
• BMW M57... 6 cylinders and power variability - from 201 to 286 hp. The first copy rolled off the assembly line in 1998, the last one in 2008. Nobody made it to 2,000,000 (in any case, there is no visual confirmation), but honest half a million was defeated by almost everyone who did not have an accident and were not given for disassembly.

Gasoline

• Toyota 3S-FE... The S series was all completely different for reliability and unpretentiousness, but this one was most loved by both the manufacturer and users. The beginning of his labor history is 1986, the end is 2002 (the 3S-FE version installed on the Toyota Picnic).

  He charmed our compatriots (who had the opportunity, of course) with the highest tolerance of disgusting service, the same roads and heavy loads;

• Mitsubishi 4G63... The first prototype appeared already in 1982; the latter was released in 2006, and the "heirs" are still being released. Millions include only non-turbocharged engines. However, turbocharged ones also live long;
• Japanese again - Honda d-series... Lived: 1984-2005. Somewhat less durable, designed more likely for half a million, but with regular maintenance and 750 thousand is not the limit;
• This time a resident of Europe: Opel 20ne, option x20se. Design calculation - as described above by Mitsubishi; with a reasonable ratio, the same mileage is possible.

However, these are all matters of bygone days. Almost all manufacturers have abandoned the production of such "resistant" motors. Firstly, because it is unprofitable for ourselves: who will buy new ones if the previous model is still jumping and jumping? And secondly, because of the emerging fashion, change the car at least once every five years. And why entice the buyer with the durability of the engine, if he will buy a new one in five years anyway.

Modern realities

They don't make such reliable motors these days. Now the indicator of "strength" is the number of breakdowns for a certain number of cars sold. Based on such statistics, Honda takes the first place: every 345 cars of this company breaks down the engine. The second place also belongs to the Japanese, it is occupied by Toyota with 1 breakdown per 171 cars. And the third is occupied by a European, Mercedes Benz. Each of the 120 is renting engines for its products.

Let's say right away that the opinions of those who exploit and those who believe do not coincide. Car owners insist that Toyota makes the most reliable passenger car engines. following her they recognize Mitsubishi... And Mercedes and Honda, although they are in the top ten, cannot yet reach the first two. However, let us remind you that this is a personal opinion. You can agree with the statistics as well.

Which best engine diesel powered? We will pay attention to durability, reliability, common mistakes, repair and maintenance costs.

List of cars with engines - million people: from legends of the past to the present day

An article about positive and negative qualities diesel engines 2.0 TDI, 1.4 TDI, 1.9 TDI, 1.6 TDI, let's go!

2.0 TDI engine

The biggest and most common disadvantages of the 2.0-liter TDI are:

• cracking and shrinking heads;
• problems with the oil pump;
• a series of defective pump injectors;
• quickly washable hydraulic regulators;
• breakage of a two-flywheel.

But this applies to the production start version (with PD). It happened that many of these problems arose after passing 100-120 thousand kilometers, and if, for example, do not respond in a timely manner to the signal of the oil pressure sensor, the effect of twisting the hexagonal rod (another type of drive was also used, with the help of a chain), which drives the oil pump - in best case the turbine will fail, and at worst the engine will jam.

The 2.0 TDI version with common rail injection (successfully implemented since 2007) is more durable, but it also has its drawbacks. Most complaints:

• DPF filter clogs quickly (cars are mainly operated in the city);
• breaking throttle(teeth break on the plastic tension wheel near the swing leaves);
• the turbocharger is worn out prematurely (oil appears in the intake system).

1.4 TDI engine

The durability of the VW subcompact diesel is considered to be average. Expensive for renovation breakdowns tend to occur within 150-180 thousand kilometers:

• turbocharger or turbine (often in 70- and 80-horsepower versions);
• fuel injector;
• crankshaft piston system (excessive crankshaft axial play).

The last breakdown is caused by wear of the support rings, after which the shaft begins to move too far along its axis - unfortunately, grinding the shaft is a risky business due to the danger of changing the exact factory balance. As a rule, before starting repairs, you should contact a good specialist who knows the cars of the Audi / VW concern and is able to check the axial play of the crankshaft - should not exceed 0.37 mm. If the backlash is greater and signs of a malfunction appear (for example, noise from the crankshaft-piston system, uneven engine operation, light on " check engine"), you need to prepare for large expenses.

Unfortunately, specialists carry out repairs with replacement of the "bottom" of the engine. In addition, more and more breakdowns are related to the number of kilometers traveled. Usually, purchasing an old car with a similar diesel engine is quite risky.

The 1.9 TDI engine is the best

This is one of the best diesel engines of the last 20 years! Many people rate him at five. Diesel 1.9 TDI appeared on the market in 1991 and existed until 2010. During that time, it underwent several modifications (replacement of the separating pump with an injection pump, different power options - from 75 to 160 horsepower).

He was not distinguished by quiet work, but one could count on low consumption fuel, very cheap repairs, and more than sufficient strength (especially for old and proven versions with a distribution pump - 90 and 110 horsepower).

At the present time, one should expect problems typical for modern turbodiesels, and arising from high mileage. Most often fail:

• exhaust recirculation valve;
• air flow meter;
• high pressure fuel pump;
• nozzles require flushing;
• cracks appear in the vacuum hose connection.

In more powerful versions, defects occur in the turbine with a change in geometry (VTG), a dual-mass circle, injectors and a generator pulley clutch. The only distressing nuance in the history of the 1.9 TDI engine, a version codenamed BXE from the years 2006-08, is the frequent bearing failure (material defect) that occurs after driving about 150 thousand kilometers.

Diesel engine 1.6 TDI

This young engine (offered since 2009, the most popular versions with a capacity of 90 and 105 horsepower, since 2014 - 110 and 120 horsepower) is increasingly appearing on the secondary market. So far, his only one serious problem related to cases damage to injectors, which usually reflects the poor quality of the fuel. Therefore, it is necessary to refuel with diesel fuel only at proven stations and replace fuel filter not every 60 thousand kilometers (in accordance with VW recommendations), but only every 30 thousand kilometers.

Other problems are rare and include a breakdown of the turbine, control electronics, and oil leakage from the engine (may be due to a damaged head gasket). As a rule, the 1.6 TDI engine is called economical and pleasant during everyday use of the car, especially if it is located under the hood of a class B or C. The average fuel consumption is satisfactorily dynamic - about 5 liters per 100 kilometers.

Today the Nissan Corporation is one of the most successful Japanese projects. The car brand received widespread gratitude all over the world - the owners fell in love with these vehicles for their practicality, reliability, unpretentiousness, ease of operation. Today the company is engaged in the production of cars both for the city and for driving on rough terrain, produces a wide range of public transport. How did it all start? What prompted the founding of an automobile corporation that is firmly among the world leaders in the production of reliable and practical vehicles?

The date of creation of the company is considered to be December 26, 1933 - it was on this day that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. was founded. Yoshisuke Aikawa was elected as the first president of the enterprise. In 1934, the construction of the Nissan Yokohama Plant was completed, and Nissan's victorious march around the world began.

The first vehicles were exported to America and Asia. The plans of the management were the release of 10,000-15,000 car names per year, which was soon implemented in practice. A significant step that allowed the company to move forward was the large-scale introduction of presses for the manufacture of body parts - the manual finishing of metal sheets was done away with.

We recognize Nissan cars primarily by the original logo. It first appeared in 1935. A red circle was taken as a basis (symbolizing the rising sun), the blue color of the company name meant the sky. Without a doubt, the corporation's path to the heights of fame and recognition was difficult and thorny. There were many obstacles on the way that had to be overcome, not everything worked out the first time. One of the first facts of recognition was the presentation of the 10th "Prize of the Year" to the company's management in 1960 for the highest achievements in the field of industrial engineering.

Much of the credit for the worldwide recognition of the car manufacturing company belongs to its engines. For all the time of existence automobile enterprise the following types of motors were installed on vehicles: gasoline carburetor, gasoline with injection and diesel.

In terms of basic parameters, Nissan gasoline engines are in many ways similar in similar models of European and American manufacturers. In order for them to start, the ratio of the fuel-air mixture must be at least 1:13, the compression ratio must be at least 6 kg / sq.

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see Carburetor motors are equipped with an automatic damper setting system, carburetors have an electrovalve idle move... The engine is started after pressing the gas pedal all the way. The throttle valve spring is weakened, after which the air damper closes to the required angle. As a result of warming up the engine, the temperature of the bimetallic spiral rises, which, when heated, decreases and closes the damper. In engines with fuel injection, you do not need to press the gas pedal before starting - the gasoline is supplied to automatic mode(the control unit is responsible for this function).

Diesel engines Nissan differ from gasoline engines in greater unpretentiousness, the ability to prove themselves "in full" outside the city, on rough terrain. Most of these engines are equipped with a high pressure single-plunger fuel pump. The purpose of the plow is to create the required pressure on the cylinder nozzles, according to their location. Diesel car engines are equipped with glow plugs to start the engine. On Nissan cars, depending on the engine modification, more than four types of spark plugs can be installed, differentiated by shape, thread, tension. Glow plugs on Nissan cars play the role of a spray, located in front of the nozzle jet (the needles themselves do not have spray nozzles). The flash of fuel in a diesel engine occurs as a result of the compression of air in the cylinders. The temperature increase is carried out when voltage is applied to the glow plug - this way it is better to start cold engine(on many Nissan models, an intake air heating system is installed, which allows starting the car in cold periods without any particular problems). After the diesel engine starts, the voltage from the spark plugs is not completely removed - the charge is reduced according to a special scheme until the engine is fully warmed up.

A notable feature of Nissan engines is their jewelry precision in assembly, attention to detail. At the same time, some Nissan car owners complain about its operation after 2-3 years of vehicle operation. As it turns out later, drivers “forget” to use engine oil, change the fluid irregularly. At the same time, it is oil for engines (both mineral and synthetic compounds) reliably protects the "heart" of the vehicle, significantly increases its service life. It is clear that during the operation of the Nissan engine, significant efforts are created inside it. Unlubricated pistons fail much faster, crack and fall apart, unable to withstand excessive loads. It is especially important to use a special oil in winter period- during a cold start, the engine is most vulnerable. According to employees service centers, more than half of all engine breakdowns in Japanese Nissan cars are due precisely to the fact that their owners did not pay enough attention to lubricants. The oil was either rarely changed, or low-quality products were purchased, as a result of which the engine protection was not absolute.

Nissan gasoline and diesel engines will serve their owners for a long time, will not cause any particular problems during operation, if motorists begin to understand the importance of using high quality engine oil.