which gas engines are the longest lasting? what car model is the longest lasting w/o repair?

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honda chevy toyota just normal brands not the fancy ones and not diesel

Answer 1

All cars have the same problems. Some are more costly than others. Some manufacturers' reputations are tarnished because their recalls become headline news. The Big 3 are dragged through the media circus when they have a recall, whereas Toyota and Honda keep their hush. Toyota has had as many recalls since 1997 as The Big 3 combined. Toyota had to be sued to acknowledge a problem with engines locking locking up due to a design flaw with the main bearings, as well as an oil sludging problem. They had to be sued again to get them to extend the warranty on these engines, which included 2 Lesux models. They had to be sued again to get them to notify owners of the extended warranty. While Ford was dragged through the mud over 306,000 cars being recalled recently, no one even knew Toyota recalled 450,000 Prius' for the steering shafts coming apart, causing the driver to lose control. Even the beloved Camry and Corolla are plagued with problems right now. There is no best car. They all have the same potential for failure, and I see it daily. I get calls on top of the line vehicles every single day, and while the engines don't seem to be the largest problem, they are jammed full of electrical and suspension problems. Audi, BMW, and Mercedes are the worst for suspension and electrical problems. GM is the worst for mainly fueling and electrical problems, and Ford is tough on front end parts and transmissions. Dodge is hammered with transfer case and rear differential problems right now. If you want to have something that doesn't spend more time in the shop than in your driveway, get a bicycle.

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which gas engines are the longest lasting? what car model is the longest lasting w/o repair?

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If you by it from a retailer like Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc than it is a refurbished motor, if from an individual it may have come out of a car that has been wrecked. As a rule most motors today are good for at least 200k if taken care of. It also depends on the way it is maitained and the driving habits the owner. Unless it was out of a wrecked car (and you have know way of knowing it's history) or someone had it that customized cars for racing etc. and could verify it's condition you would be better off buying a refurbished motor as they usually carry at least some type of warranty.

Answer 5

The longevity of ANY engine is determined more by the way it is USED and maintained than anything else. In general, lower compression lasts longer. Slower rotational speed lasts longer. Well lubricated lasts longer. This is why truck diesels last considerably longer (many more miles before rebuild or replace) than a comparable gasoline engine. This, based more on long periods at constant, relatively low RPM, more than any other factor. For typical cars, my best bet goes with the lowly 3 cylinder stick shift Geo Metro, with no hotrodding of course. My 1990 is at about 170K and still going strong. Treat this little Suzuki engine with some care (change oil and filters, air and oil, frequently) and it will last 300K easily. I have a 1968 Ford F-250 with a huge 390 V-8 which is now just passing over 300K, so even a big block V-8 can have a long life. Like I said, it is more on how the engine sees itself in life as it is used than anything else which determines the longevity. A friend of mine recently acquired a diesel generator for emergency power for his house, a small one, 15kw, used as a power source in a mine, powered by a GM 6 cylinder diesel engine. It was designed to run at a constant 1200 RPM. It was made back in the 40's and still runs as well today as it did when brand new about 60 years ago. When it was in use in a mine, it ran 24/7 for a month at a time and then was turned off to change oil and do routine maintenance. The run time hour meter said it had over 100K hours of run time. The meter only registers 6 digits, 99,999.9 before it rolls over to 0's, just like the odometer in my F-250, so who knows how many times it has rolled over already? The only reason why I know my F-250 has more than 300K is that I've owned it long enough to roll it over 3 times myself, and yes, it has lost some compression and is showing age through normal wear and tear (the vales clatter and it makes a lot of noise), but it still runs very well and on a good day, still gets exactly the same 14 MPG as it did when new. Treat ANY engine well, constant RPM, frequent oil changes and routine servicing, and that engine will serve faithfully for a very long time... unless it has some sort of built-in defect in engineering of course, which unfortunately, many engines have these days. My Geo was engineered well. My F-250 was engineered well. My friend's diesel generator was engineered well. You be the judge.

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I think if you used almost any modern gas engine and service it according to the manufacturer's severe duty maintenance schedule (for taxis, commercial use, emergency vehicles, etc.) that you would be able to go at least 250,000 miles, and probably double that amount, for a normal everyday driving.



The main things to take care of are the oil and oil filter, air filter and cooling system. Keep an eye on those and monitor the other stuff.

Answer 7

My Dad's car is a 1930 Model A Ford. Not a rebuilt engine well over a million miles.

Answer 8

I have 182000 miles on my 1986 Porsche 928s however among all my previous cars, the 1997 Toyota Corolla and 2002 Toyota Echo were trouble free but both got rear ended and totaled both had over 160000 miles. Just oil, tune-up, brakes and battery.

Answer 9

id have to say Toyota and Nissan have the best engines in them and the corolla for the Toyota,and the sentra for the Nissan,those are probably two of the best cars on the market today,i have owned a few of each ,and for now i will say Nissan will maybe out last a Toyota,at least that's what i have now and its been a lot better than the Toyota was,good luck.

Answer 10

Longest lasting is the opposing cylinders design, Volkswagen air cooled Type 3.

Any air cooled motor outlasts a water cooled one, look most at any Radial or Pancake design.

So a 1976 VW , rebuild the motor and drive it 300,000 miles, then rebuild it again.

Answer 11

i depends on your driving style.

i had a 89 honda accord that i sold a couple of yers ago for 700 bucks, it had 300,000 miles on it :D



i have a 85 porsche that just last week the clutch died :(

so this car is 22 yers old, without nothig major (expet now the clutch thing :((

Answer 12

VW's 2.0L engine is a real workhorse. I know ppl who drive them to 300 or 400k.

Diesels are in a class of their own, but we're talking gas here...

Answer 13

3.8 l chev V-6 usually found in impalas and malibu..i drive cab for a living and i have seen many of those with over 400k miles on them (cab miles, 24/7 driving til they die) the 2000-current 3.8 is a masterpiece IMO

Answer 14

Every Toyota I ever owned I alwasy got 200K + miles out of

Answer 15

Toyota and Honda.

You'll never get better maintenance wise

Answer 16

Chevron!!! Don't use Exxon, because they only care about making billions a year. Chevron was the only one to talk to Shep Smith on Fox. He said they are really trying the corn thing. Giving back money to our community's. The dude was really cool in everything he said. So myself and family and friends only use Chevron!! Plus it really does last a very long time. We also use Shell. They are higher, you get what u pay for. Sometimes they can be a lot cheaper. good luck.

Answer 17

Chevy. My Astro has 244,000 miles and runs like new, very strong

Answer 18

honda and toyota are great!!!!!!!