10 Most Reliable Engines Running Beyond 300,000 Miles

[@VisioRacer]

I know a lot of stuff is missing which is why there is this comment section here. Since there is a lot more of reliable engines out there, feel free to mention your submissions and a little info about it if you don't mind. In case you want, I will gladly make another part of this series. Thanks you all for watching and have a great day!

[@DeerKoden]

I think some smaller engines might deserve a mention aswell. Someone mentioned the Fiat Fire engine, i think Toyota also has a few small good ones.

[@b.hermann2520]

HUNGARY

[@Sackmatters]

VisioRacer the ford 4.9L I6. One of the all time greatest engines ever built. If you look up greatest engines of all time it'll be right there in the top 3 on everyone's list. Not to mention they are a gas engine which can withstand 500,000 to 700,000 miles without a rebuild.

[@iainmackenzie6379]

VisioRacer you did a good job, however im sure if a north american made the list it would be a lot different. you had alot of european cars. Im glad you included the 1uzfe, probably the best small v8 ever made IMO. excellent video as always! cheers from Canada

[@maxbehnisch]

What about the Audi 5 cylinder engines from the 80s/90s?

[@DavidHarris-qn7em]

Ford's 300 6 cylinder was a true workhorse. It was originally used in Farm tractors and irrigation pumps. A truly under-rated power plant that was gear driven with minimal issues.

[@KJBPSkipper]

David Harris My old man had one with over 400 thousand on the clock,with a cam swap,offy four barrel intake and true duals in a f100 and 3:50 gears it was a stop light warrior that would hang with or beat many v8 engines of the 70's and 80's.

[@anonymoususer4741]

I had a 1.9 TDI once. Bought it with only 45,000 miles on it...vehicle was totaled with 365,000 miles on the clock. It still ran great. If it wasn't wrecked, id still be driving it.

[@xSupra]

Oh hi m8

[@anonymoususer4741]

Roshan S what's up

[@xSupra]

Didn't expect to find you on here lol.

[@xSupra]

What happened with Google hangouts though?

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

hey man hows your s60 doin?

[@The_Ballo]

The days of long-lasting diesels is over. Emission standards killed it

[@WorivpuqloDMogh]

Buy an old diesel. They last forever. Fuck emissions

[@AaronJohnson1979]

You can get a newer diesel and delete the emissions I did it on my Chevy Cruze and it's ran perfect for a hundred and fifty thousand miles so far zero issues. Delete the emissions if all possible then you got a reliable long-lasting engine

[@WorivpuqloDMogh]

@@AaronJohnson1979 150.000 miles isnt much but quite good for a chevy. Indeed the deletion of that junk is good for the engine

[@WorivpuqloDMogh]

@@AaronJohnson1979 i want to do the same because i have a lot of carbon buildup in my intake system. Its fucked up. One piece of that shit can destroy the turbo

[@ketis06]

My dad has 2006 transporter over 670000km and nothing runs like a new

[@SpecialEDy]

My 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Rallye with a 3.3L V6 has 406,000+ miles on the original engine and transmission. I replaced the rod and main bearings at 400k, they still looked new.

[@SpecialEDy]

Everything on it works great except the original struts are squeaky and the self canceling broke off on the turn signal stalk. Have to remember to cancel my turn signal manually... :/

[@a.kblur04]

Oh yeah, Chrysler's 3.3 and 3.8 engine! My mom, when I was young had a '96 Grand Caravan. It dumped a trans at 140,000 miles, but the engine was perfect in every way!! It even sounded awesome with a hole in the exhaust, haha. I won't mention the fact it was super slow though.

[@akio2589]

3.3 had an issue with busting the #6 piston. It would just simply crack in two. Seemed like a hit or miss problem, though. Some of them did it, some of them didn't. I've replaced 3 with that issue over the years. And all of them around the 150k mark. I'd say if you made it past that, you probably have a good one.

[@b111372]

Special EDy I just bought a 2005 dodge caravan with 90,000 miles well maintained and almost new how long do you think it will last? they use them as mail trucks here in Baltimore

[@a.kblur04]

Bobby McCray if it's been maintained, and you continue to maintain it, or should go for a good long while. It may have electrical issues here and there, but the engine and trans are great if you take care of it.

[@jasonreed1352]

I was impressed with my 1992 Jeep 4.0. Took a hell of a beating and was running still when the rest of it fell apart at 230,000 miles. Durable engine.

[@rainandthundersounds]

The 6bt cummins is just getting warmed up at 300k.

[@theq4602]

As is a well maintained 7.3idi. Old school diesels are the fricking best!

[@caterpiller95]

My old 12 valve Cummins has 743560 on her and still don’t have any blow by

[@sphillips6357]

I agree...

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

ΣHAANTI ahh miles not killometers....early 944 engines...300,000 was possiable have a 1979 928 with 270,00 and a 93 dodge dakota with 520,000

[@johnnyasus86]

ΣHAANTI the piston rings just got worn in

[@woodendoors1075]

I have had a few Jeep 4.0 inline 6 engines with well over 200K and one with 300K with only regular oil changes. Inlines are naturally balanced and have 7 main bearings they are long lasting engines in general.

[@cs-rj8ru]

I wish Chrysler could have designed a transmission that would have matched the engines back then...

[@jdldslk]

You get it, alot of people hate on us i6 guys, but they really are the best engines!

[@TheWolfsnack]

Not only do Jeep 4.0 engines rock...but they can be modified to put out a lot of horsepower without sacrificing longevity....(owner of three of them here)

[@duckknows2710]

SuppliedStudent yep those things are beasts have one in my tj

[@duckknows2710]

tyler b were talking about the amc / Jeep angin buddy

[@jefftuckercfii]

I have a 4.0L SOHC V6 in my 1999 Ford Explorer and it recently passed 340K miles. It was a lease return and I bought it back in 2002 with just over 50K miles. All original except one head gasket began to leak coolant so I replaced both. Nothing else done except a light grind to exhaust valves since the heads were off. Over 100K miles since and still going strong.

[@ShortThrowShifting]

As a VW technician I would like to offer my input on the TDIs. The ALH 1.9L TDI (used until 2003 when it was replaced by the Pumpe Duse) is far more reliable of an engine. My own has 380 000 + km on it, and several of my co workers, along with numerous customers have over 500 000 - 700 000 km on theirs. The rest of the car typically falls apart before the engines do. The Pump Duse TDI (2004 and up) typically wear through their lifters and camshaft lobes by 300 000 km, have leaking tandem pumps, and the mechanical injectors are prone to failure as well. That being said, turbo chargers are rather expensive to replace on both models, and what usually kills a TDI is improper maintenance or turbo oil ring failure. Also, from personal experience, tuning your TDI, installing larger injectors and rolling coal will fill the variable vanes in your turbo with soot and seize the actuator up. So be wary of any of that nonsense. They're 90hp engines that make 48mpg. Not exactly designed for racing out of the box... hehe.

[@Vfh........y]

Total b*******

[@filippazourek5650]

Not to forget 1.9 SDI, similar to tdi, but no turbo, no power, extra reliability

[@dodoslavn]

@@filippazourek5650 yes, even from WV there are SO many so reliable engines which have 300k km on average and its considered normal, but on this videos they just mention one and thats all.. the SDI is great example, i won 1.6 petron BGU, 300k km already and no issues meanwhile, this videos praise engines and consider reliable when its able to reach 150k km

[@moroit1]

We have had several volvo's with +500k on them. Hell, there are two registered & inspected daily driver volvo 940's with inline 4 (turbo and non turbo) on our yard, both at +550k on them. I even had that twinturbo s80 with inline 6 clocking 295whp and around 400nm. Engine was rock solid, transmission's 3rd gear friction plates gave out at around 460k. Any how, conclusion: Volvo makes damn reliable cars no matter the power output.

[@commentnoises5751]

My volvo b20 has been running 48 years !!

[@johngarcia9408]

Duh, it’s a Volvo

[@ldnwholesale8552]

I have an over 40 y/o Holden here which runs perfect. But should do with only 122000km!

[@thee39guy60]

Gah daaam

[@commentnoises5751]

My twostroke moped has been running since 52

[@robertmagee5523]

Volvo 122s 135000 miles just run in.

[@lotarrrrr]

My neighbour used to have an Audi 80 from '89 in mint condition with 1.06mil. Km on it. Engine purred like a kitten!!

[@ccrcdr4983]

Dodge Slant 6 have repeatedly gone over 300,000 miles with little maintenance

[@derrickrogalsky1884]

Chris Rood very true. my dad has farm equipment and one of the old swatchers has the slant 6. very strong and reliable engines from what I've seen.

[@bempey]

I had a couple of slant 6 cars: Dart and D-100 pickup. The blocks would go forever. But I kept a box of carbs and distributors in the back of the Dart to keep it mobile. They were junk. And they didn't like to start in the rain.

[@ccrcdr4983]

I bought a solley single barrel out of a 66 slant 6 ended the carb trouble, bought a factory distributor gasket and sprayed my distributor with silicone to end my moisture problems

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Good one! I agree!

[@bluesdriver6354]

the 318 was a classic. Should be on the list for sure!!!

[@ddavidobbar]

225 slant six, check the record books.

[@LarryCook1960]

Some guy on another one of these videos (worst US engines) made the comment his was broken all the time. He must have been really hard on cars to break almost any inline 6 from the 60's.

[@bobandtay7139]

Ford 300 inline 6 and chevy 292 straight 6

[@squidwarddiesel8462dannyantrim]

jeep 4.0l as well

[@GuyWithACube]

AMC i6 earned its place on the list. It, along with the ford 300 i6 are two of the most reliable engines I've ever dealt with

[@atx-cvpi_99]

GM 250 as well.

[@thomasfoss9963]

I'd agree those 2 are great motors!! My newer favorites were a Chevy 292-- Ford 302-- Toyota 22R---- Currently, I'm drivin 2 S-10s with the 4.3L---1 has 264,000mi--- the other 213,000!!!!!! Work trucks!!!!!

[@saiaddict]

i got a 86 honda accord, its at 299,026 and still kickin pretty well

[@planetx5269]

Great video. I always liked, even as a teenager, the inline 6 and 4 engines. They have plenty of power, are easy to work on, and hold up. Glad to see a number of them mentioned especially the Ford 6, the Dodge slant 6, and the AMC 6. Thanks.

[@christianhudspeth3338]

I have a car with an inline 5 and I wonder if they are prone to warping like the inline 6. of course I know my engine is plenty reliable but in comparison there are many other engines outlasting it

[@planetx5269]

@@christianhudspeth3338 Sounds like a great engine. What kind of car?

[@christianhudspeth3338]

@@planetx5269 it's a volvo c30 r design. It's got the white blocks. I've only learned about the older red blocks I'm starting to regret the purchase lol.

[@planetx5269]

@@christianhudspeth3338 Are the older 5 cylinder better? What years did they make the red blocks?

[@SpectreOZ]

The Australian inline 6's from both Ford and Holden have extremely good longevity (especially considering our harsh climate), the engine specifically are the 202ci (Holden) and 250ci (Ford) :)

[@daytoncramer2398]

I have 96 dodge Cummins with 988000 miles but it’s due for a rebuild and I also have a 94 Honda Civic with the 1.6 vtec that has 823000 miles

[@liamjerkins7259]

I worked at a truck shop, and someone brought in a 1993 Dodge Ram 3500 with a Cummins 5.9 12V inside. We replaced the starter and the owner said that was the first thing she has had to replace other than an oil change and a Valve and Pump Timing adjustment. It had 1,536,000 miles on the odometer, no B.S.. She drove it like a grandma and never was dialed up, she said that she has taken it to Pennsylvania almost every you since she has had it.

[@thomasburr9244]

@@liamjerkins7259 1.5 million miles? Stop

[@tle1015]

I love my Hondas

[@riejurv50]

Another EXTREMELY good engines are the Peugeot-Citroen (PSA) 1.9D, and 2.0 HDI from the same group, both used by many other car manufacturers and the Perkins based Barreiros C-24.

[@countryracer69]

As a mechanic, pure gearhead, racer, driver, restorer, and engine builder I agree with a lot of these. But I feel one important one is missing. The Nissan/Datsun L series. Those lil I-6 motors were almost indestructible. I personally put them through more than any motor should ever see. But I have heard many stories of the coming into shops for rebuilds at 500,000 miles and bearings looked good enough to reuse! Too bad the trans behind them were not as reliable. Anyway keep up the great videos. And I must say your English is getting better! Race On Brother!

[@RCortez1986]

Need advice please.... I'm looking at a 1996 toyota avalon xl with 80k miles and it is very clean in and out. they are asking $3000, is that a good deal? For whatever reason the KBB is less than 2K. Did you do transmission fluid flushes in your car? Have you used fuel system cleaner products like lucas in your vehicles?

[@bcastro2798]

@@hubertkam7647 What is your budget?

[@bcastro2798]

@@hubertkam7647 Try to find a Nissan or a Toyota. But for that budget I am not sure what you can find.

[@TheGuyMullins]

I can say I got over 550,000 miles on my 1989 Jeep Cherokee 4.0... outside of just changing oil and replacing water pump on it the engine ran fine, the Automatic transmission was great as well and the four wheel drive was always good the XJ series is excellent... I never replaced the timing belt or chain... I do not even know if it had a chain or a belt... it had oil seal issues one time... it did die a honest death and I blame myself because I completely did a 100% maintenance on it draining every fluid in it and a flush... RIP... I killed it...

[@20vtechnik]

Personally, I've had great luck with the Audi 3b inline 5 turbo. I've owned 3 of them and the highest mileage (91 200 20v avant) is somewhere around 380,000/390,000 miles (odometer broke a decade ago). Still runs like a champ. It has spent most of its life modified. It ran 12.1 in the quarter at 116mph on a completely stock engine (changed injectors, turbo, wastegate, exhaust, tune and fuel pump). Beside clutch, vacuum lines, coolant hoses and the occasional sensor they were problem free. Loads of fun!

[@AshtonCoolman]

A Nissan KA24DE or KA24E will last 500k miles if not drifted, turbocharged, and has the normal maintenance done. Mine is around 350k miles and just keeps going strong. 180+ compression on all 4 cylinders.

[@seasemesnap]

JohnnyNismo Nissan sd25 and sd20 motors are the same cast iron head ,3 bearings no turbo producing about 90 hp. I am @ 365,000 on my 720 pick up.

[@ahapainenpaavo6010]

Ayy good jokes man. Not but seriously i feel bad for you guys who got the KA24's.

[@jasperweaver3563]

I have a 93 hard body with the ka24e and it has over 435k. Been through 2 tranny’s but the engine Still runs strong.

[@liamsvensson1985]

then boom

[@dougn2350]

Was that used in the 1990 Stanza?

[@zacharymanney13]

5.7 GM v8 "Da tree fitty"

[@Erebus-PCFX]

The 1.2 16v F.I.R.E. engine in my mom's 2009 Fiat 500 will never stop to amaze me. Clocking at 270 000km, apart from the original timing belt (changed at 240 000km) and the usual maintenance, nothing broke. It's used everyday for ~60km and it is still like new. A true hero.

[@dega235]

The f.i.r.e. Engine was designed about 20 years ago!

[@rickreid81]

Great video! I agree with your selection for this video. I am proud to say I owned a 82 Toyota Pick truck with a 22R! It was a great truck!

[@arttrombley7385]

I still have a 22R, parked and waiting to be needed again, but I have 2 other Toyotas driven daily.

[@mikaelabowen5781]

Peugeot might not be the sexiest name around but their older engines (I have no experience with newer ones) were tough. The 403, 404, 504 and 505 were some of the best. We've had 420,000 miles from an 1,100cc petrol 104, original cam and never had the top off. Peugeot 309 290,000 miles (1.3 petrol), 320,000 miles (1.9 diesel), 406 diesel 280,000 miles, 306 1.9 diesel 280,000 miles and counting. A builder friend had a Mercedes 200t Petrol 1983 that ran up well over 700,000 miles and still went like the clappers despite being driven hard its whole life. Most modern engines will top 250,000 provided they're maintained and used with a degree of intelligence.

[@krzysztofparchanski8447]

Agree, my mom bought a Ford Fiesta Ecoboost lately, when I asked the salesman about swapping the timing gear he answered, that I won't probably ever swap it, because it's engineered for whole car's life - which, according to owner's manual is 240,000km.

[@ThePgR777]

Mikaela Bowen Modern engines are not made to last...They want you to change it for another new one in a couple of years, like maximum 10 years

[@heinzletzte.6385]

modern engines are cheap and break easily because you are supposed to buy a new car in 5 years

[@ekSn]

I have got a 1995 306 1.4 petrol with over 560.000+ kilometers. No bigger issues, and nothing with that engine. Its get everything in time, i think it will run for more years :)

[@egykilenckilenchet]

Agreed, I drive a 1998 Xsara Break with 1.4i KFW TU3 75HP, at 270.000 kms the engine's condition is almost like new, requires very little maintenance. Same engine as the Peugeot 306.

[@Markdc94]

Gee whizz, I can't believe the most durable American engine ever made had no mention. The 4.9 L 300 cod Ford inline 6. First made as a industrial engine, then used in F series trucks. Indestructible as long as the owner changed oil & filter regularly and changed antifreeze every 3 years.

[@dirtbagsinc.1689]

Mark Capps my first truck had this engine. I was not nice. Literally has not seen more than a plug wrench since it was outfitted with a homemade air cleaner in 1980. My grandpa said it ran a lot smoother after it inhaled some mt. St. Helens ash. Honestly probably gave it a good cylinder wall polishing lol. It now sits with no third gear but grinds around the farm every now and then in first and second with a solid 410 thousand on her.

[@patrickjaegers3110]

No kidding! No question the Ford 300 I6 was the longest lasting gasoline engine ever put in a passenger vehicle. Only engines I'd say would last more miles are the big slow turning diesels in the over the road trucks. The 300 I6 was the longevity king! Ford just couldn't meet newer EPA regs with it, so like all great things, it had to come to an end.

[@bigdogpete43]

@@patrickjaegers3110 I had one in a Bronco. The engine outlasted the vehicle. We pulled it out and ran it for another 10 years in a truck, then took it out and ran a sawmill 10 hrs a day, 5 days a week for another 10 years. Finally it threw a rod through the block.

[@patrickjaegers3110]

@@bigdogpete43 Yep, they were near impossible to destroy. You might be the only person who ever used one to its full potential that actually wore one out. 10 hrs a day for 10 years! That's awesome!

[@bigdogpete43]

@@patrickjaegers3110 Ya we rebuilt it like 3 times. It was bored out more times than a French prostitute.

[@widefan9530]

subscribed just because of the 3800.

[@purplexenno]

you need to look into the dodge slant sixes. While i was teenager working in a garage we had a guy come in with a rod knocking, he drove from NY to Oklahoma on it and i told him to keep oil in it (he was on his way to California and then going back to NY) and it would make the trip both ways. He called me later from NY to tell me he was back home in NY and was going to have the bottom end fixed and it most certainly made it. I went to a car event held by a mopar club where they took a swinger with a 225 slant 6, drained the water and oil and sold tickets on how long it would run, best guess got the kitty minus 20% for charity. It ran 27 min 16 sec before it seized (didn't even through a rod). I've seen many of them with 500,000 miles or more. Great engines.

[@davidfarmer2049]

I went to a car event held by a mopar club where they took a swinger with a 225 slant 6, drained the water and oil and sold tickets on how long it would run, best guess got the kitty minus 20% for charity. It ran 27 min 16 sec before it seized ...... about the clinches my opinion of this channels ........and americans in general!

[@kevinnilsson1334]

Volvo D5244T is awesome. My v70 d5 has almost 300k km, my brothers v70 d5 has 540k km and my dads v70 d5 has 450k. Running perfectly and cheap still.

[@carlarthur4442]

Love Volvos I have a V50 diesel estate for the last six years , I have just started having probs with the D P F though , that bit was a bit disappointing, it's done 141000 miles and has been serviced from new , it's a 2010 reg .

[@milesjohnson8821]

What about the Ford 300 straight 6? I have a late friend who had one with almost 400,000 miles and only changed oil and sparkplugs. Ford quit making them because they were too reliable (with a gear driven cam) and maybe possibly kinda got poor mileage. But definitely an honorable mention. Maybe you should make a part 2 Visio!

[@oregontrailrunner]

what about the ford 300-i6

[@brandonmurphy8837]

a bunch of 300 6 cyls had fuel problems

[@jameswest5102]

fuel problems yes however they lasted forever. my friends 85 f150 has 700k miles on the thing. engine still strong as ever. he pulls stumps regularly

[@arttrombley7385]

They had a lot of headgasket problems and warped heads after one overheat.

[@thebuster1284]

Art Trombley no they dont

[@thebad300]

you are thinking of the 3.8 gm

[@unhwajung6331]

in korea, their’s suv called musso which has OM601 engine. i heard dozen of musso’s own by korea highway authority reach over 880000km with no overhaul, no major parts replace,

[@davejnathan10]

Ssangyong right? I like that brand!

[@trevorhendy123]

You forgot the Barra motor, plenty of taxi's in Australia with 600,000 plus km's

[@omgwtflmaololrotfl2368]

trevorhendy123 even the AU.

[@madhardcorenick]

I'm on 354,000km on mine and it still going strong!

[@omgwtflmaololrotfl2368]

Best fords ever made was by the Aussies. I own a AU2 XR6 VCT. She is spotless and i hasn't let me down once 250k on the clock still pulls like a steam train.

[@EMSWK]

What about the ford i6 300 cu. It may not rev like the barra but it will run all day and night

[@liamsvensson1985]

iv seen some in aus with over 900k on the clock not sure what the name of the motor is but its a ford falcoon

[@rvndmnmt1]

forgot to mention the Ford 300 cid/4.9L inline six. Their durability was the stuff of legend. They were so reliable that UPS used them in their trucks for 25 years and only dropped thém after Ford dropped the motor as an option in 96.

[@MrSnapy1]

Ford's 300 inline six is an amazing engine as well. I had an old truck it had 240k miles and still ran like a dream. I bet that truck is still running today!

[@jrt2924]

hell ye om606 featured again i was going to get mad if it wouldn't have been there 617 has deserved to be on list also

[@armandionita8741]

I really like your videos ! :)

[@joakimsoderberg7582]

Any Volvo "redblock" engine is rock solid. If I would go on a drive around the globe it would be with that engine. Easy and straight forward to maintain. Easy access to all components (the few there is😂) Had a 740 wagon b230F with 600000km on the odometer. No engine issues when I sold it.

[@mannequinfukr]

I can agree with this. Mine went through an owner that didnt know that oil changes were needed and still ran like a champ before a wiring issue for the fuel pump came up. Even then it still ran when we tested the ignition by putting a little bit of fuel in the intake

[@RusticShine]

I can attest i use to work in a lube shop. those 3800 gm motors are amazing. use to see taxis roll in all the time with 300-400k miles still purring like new.

[@diogosimao3212]

The 1.9JTD and 2.4JTD engines on the Alfa 156 are also know to be extremely reliable VisioRacer, one of my neighbours has a 2.4 with 710k km's on it, and my mechanic has another customer with a 950k km's 1.9JTD, i have one as well with 190k so i hope to do many more miles on it!

[@peterthedoor]

Same (they say) on 1.3 mjt... if you take good care. Or the 1.1 fire.... except for the oil leaks

Pietro La Porta yeah, the 1.1 And 1.2 engines leaked oil extremely, but they were unbeatable :D

[@DeerKoden]

The problem with the early versions of the fire engines back between the 80's and the 90's was the head gasket, on many models (like the Uno or the Punto) it worn out by 100.000 km, and it would let cooling liquid get into the heads. I actually had a 1991 Uno, and by 136.000 km it already needed a new head gasket. Otherwise, the engine was still running fine before it started developing the issue, and i was told it's running great now as the head gasket has been replaced (i sold it). Most of the time on said models, the gearbox gets you more issues than the engine itself, even by less than 100.000 km.

Diogo Simão i had Punto 1.2 1994 and it was like you say.. the head gasket leaked oil into the coolant. if the Punto wasn't so rusty, i wouldn't give it away.. it had about 180k kilometres..

[@DeerKoden]

If they leak oil it's usually not just the head gasket i think, but the piston rings maybe. Head gasket wearing leads to water leaks (as far as i know).

[@squid667]

The old Mercedes diesel engines have been known to run a million miles or more. Back in the day it was a W123 taxi not far from where I live who was running two shifts every day. One of the guys who used to work for the local Mercedes dealer said that the last time he could remember seeing the car it had 560.000 miles on it. The starter had been replaced once but other than that, and parts that will wear out like brakes other service items, it was untouched. It even had it's original exhaust.

[@brettmcferrin9822]

I would have added international 444 (7.3 Power stroke) and Ford 300 inline.

[@sethmyers3375]

Brett McFerrin Ford 300 is a torque monster and rock solid. The 7.3 is legendary

[@bloodruststaples]

I had a 7.3. Wasn't fast, the thing loved drinking fuel, but the damn thing would pull a house and run forever. Never had a 300, but I know someone who did about ten years ago, and I still envy them, because it's still running strong today

[@timesthree5757]

The IDI version was even better. Great on mileage. Mine is sitting at 800,000k took it to a shop to get it inspected they told me no need to overhaul it just broke in.

[@Youtube_Reiska]

Or Deutz-Fahr 9.6. I admit… it’s an agricultural engine

[@nielsblankenstijn6854]

We had a Skoda Superb with a 130hp 1.9 TDI engine (2005) and we drove over 450.000km with it. We got rid of it because of several minor things on the car, but not the engine. Now it is still going strong somewhere in Poland. Also, you can say what you want, my dad didn't drive it like a hoonigan, and he knew the car very well. But ofcourse, not everyone with a 1.9 TDI drives it like we did...

[@mikkei3532]

Greathings from Poland your car is here and now it has 250kkm on the odo and new buyer is full of angry cause his tdi is braking...

[@nielsblankenstijn6854]

mikkei and another hater... the mechanics guy in Poland checked the whole car, repaired the minor things and replaced what needed replacing. Can't wait to see it in a bad driving video :)

[@mikkei3532]

I hate I think- cause your country doesn;t have a car history like MOT in UK , And If you find a car from abroad you always didn;t know that is a true millage of this vechicle.

[@Chleb42]

I think he wanted to say that the car has been sold to Poland with 450 thousand kilometers, but the 1.9 TDI engine in Poland is so popular the dealers (private sellers sometimes do it aswell unfortunately) turn the mileage down to about 190-220 thousand kilometers so they can sell it easier with a higher price, this is very common, and the goverment/police/anybody actually doesn't do anything with it, for an example, in Germany you'd be in jail for something like this. Your car's mileage was normal, but seriously, would you believe in a 12 year old diesel to have 200 thousand kilometers ? ;D

[@Chleb42]

Not to mention the opinion about the 1.9 TDI, people now think the engine is shit because they brake after 200k kilometers, most of them are above 400-500k kilometers now.

[@hankhill5860]

nothing beats a straight 6 engine just well balanced design with awesome torque

[@bentaylor8817]

Hence thats all you will see in big trucks and prime movers.

[@Iowa599]

I noticed there were no Honda engines listed, then I realized that's because if the list did include Honda engines, it would only consist of Honda engines.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Honda,, 5 letter swear word. And I am a car dealer!!

[@tle1015]

I love my Hondas

[@GoldenGrenadier]

In my experience, the rest of the power train is more of a concern than the engine. I've lost 2 transmissions with the engine in perfect shape.

[@bempey]

Great list! Quick note on VW TDI engines: the PD is considered the least reliable, because there is a balancing shaft driven off the oil-pump and there is some failure typical around 1/2 million miles that causes loss of oil. The normal TDI engines lack this design issue. The pre-TDI (non-turbo) VW diesels seem to go forever. I see folks (particularly in Oregon) buying old VW diesels @ 800,000 miles, and converting to veggie oil, and then driving another 1/2 million miles.

[@scottysvensson]

Volvos always makes me :) Thanks Sverige

[@funnycar4000]

Yay, my 3800 made it on the list

[@lonniespangrud5858]

The 3800 series 2 was a REALLY good engine... Surprisingly they discontinued it

[@joshuagodsey3731]

G yah that doesn't suprise me those are skme good engines

[@widefan9530]

lonnie spangrud series 3 was the best, it had everything from the series 2 but was perfected in the end with fixes to all of the minor problems (lower intake gaskets) it's sad to see what replaced it. cough (3.6L) cough...

[@joshuagodsey3731]

Blue Infinity the 3.6 is ok I mean it would've been if they kept the 3.8 V6 up to date instead of replacing it

[@matsurigorekun8975]

my 3800 backfired through the intake and caught fire. 2001 buick lesabre.

[@maclifer]

These sound beautiful. Listening to petrol and diesel motors in their glory is such a pleasure. Thanks for the great videos.

[@MidshipRunabout2]

What about the mighty 4A-FE? I've seen some of em with over 300.000 miles

[@jellyroll5247]

I have a 96 Corolla dx with the 1.8 4A-FE that has over 340,000 miles refuses to die. Just replaced the motor mounts and idles perfect and does not leak or burn oil with factory AC. Just needs a paint job. Daily driver 110 to 115 miles a day. Love this little beater.

[@maurixioalmazar1099]

@@jellyroll5247 4afe? is that sohc? i have a 1.8 Corolla Dx before the engine i have is the 3tc

[@furieux6742]

@@jellyroll5247 1.8 4a-fe, interesting... 1.4 4e-fe, 1.6 4a-fe, 1.8 is 7a-fe, 2.0 is 3s-fe or 4a-ge. I have 4a-fe and this sounds better than new engines production and work culture is amazing! The sound of a ticking watch. Japanese all engine, and america works 1 engine on all life human. The 1 milions mile is no problem, on a good exploatation, and basic service, breaks, oil 10k miles years, filters.

[@jellyroll5247]

@@furieux6742 if I got the engine wrong my apologies. As old as this car is people still ask me if I want to sell it. Funny, the guys that know, know. Just a well made engine and great A to B ride. I won't win any races but I won't be stranded either.

[@furieux6742]

@@jellyroll5247 Full consent :)

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

I'm a simple man. I see my engine, 22r, I hit like.

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

thanks visio! you're the man!

[@johnfixmer1510]

I have seen so many 22rs with blown head gaskets. I've been running my 1979 Nissan with the z24 for almost 2 years with no fan. Also, me and at least the past 2 owners have beat the shit out of it. I almost always shaft at redline for the past 20k miles. It's at 255k miles and runs better than the day I bought it almost 3 years ago

[@Antilaakeri]

No volvo v70?? Pretty much every volvo v70s drives just normal to 400k km

[@samirlogix606]

My car is gaming any diesel drives 400k normal

[@Antilaakeri]

Peppa Pig im sprry but you're wrong

[@mkp1214]

Antilaakeri any diesels that isn't in a Chevy or Ford lmao, my Mitsubishi diesel has more than a million miles on it and its never been rebuilt, has stock internals, and takes 30 lbs of boost

[@Limou551]

I PREFER THE EXTERMINATOR. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpXWiYx5ht96aZI

[@anonjag]

The Volvo engine can go that far but the crappy Aisin Warner Japanese trans wont go that far,

[@Erik_Blomgren]

Volvo is love, Volvo is life!

[@ropingdown]

Almost all Volvos are entirely made in China these days, and are shipped either complete or as kits for assembly. The only exception, though not as to all parts, is the V90 series. You're Swedish. You must know this....

[@Erik_Blomgren]

Indeed i do know this, I'm not the biggest fan of the newer models, the V70 and XC70 are pretty much the only new Volvos i like. I myself drive a Volvo 245 GL, very reliable and enjoyable car, so i still stand by my statement, Volvo is love, Volvo is life :)

[@ropingdown]

@@Erik_Blomgren I have great respect for the B4 engine, among others. We've had a (?) 700S Wagon for years, then a V70 wagon (great seats) that my son crashed, totalled. For some reason we all (me, wife, son) all have BMW's now of various sorts. The 245 series were real volvos. An American, I've spent many (ca. 17) summer and Christmas vacations in Sweden east of Stockholm or travelling about. Lovely countryside almost everywhere. But I've already said too much. Unswedish. Laugh.

[@SyedGhani]

Content meticulously selected, exquisitely presented- nice work

[@eclipsegst9419]

I know of 2 1990s f150s with 300 6 engines with over 1million miles. And I also know of quite a few 302s and 4.6s over 500k.

[@waltermacknight9299]

Exactly! Back in the day you can go to an auction and see 5 old police cars with the 302s and 4.6 for engines all over 500k and still purring like new!

[@paulmiles3457]

The Australian Ford Falcon 6 cylinder engine. The big lazy six. Every one of them get 500,000 + klms. I have taken 2 of them to 400,000 klms over the last 20 years. I am on my third now, only has 190,000 klms on it, it is still a baby. Tons better than the Buick 3.8

[@H0LDENSUX]

Have you asked any Ex Falcon Cab drivers who flogged them well into the million k's club?

[@samspianos]

My EF Tickford is at 330 and runs good.

[@stlchucko]

I dunno about tons better than the 3.8L. I’ve seen a lot of 3.8L with 300k miles. The biggest killer of those engines is the Dexcool (antifreeze) GM used a number of years that would eat gaskets; eventually dumping into the cylinders while running. I wish those Ford 4.0 inlines were available in the states. If it’s anything like the 300 inline (4.9), it’s certainly a durable engine.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

StL ChuckO your talking about the barra 4.0 straight 6 yeah that would be great

[@cavekritter1]

Paul Miles Ahh.. the great aussie steamer!! Pre crossflow very good. Alloy head crossflow and all the ohc ones do head gaskets at anywhere from 100 thou to 200 thou kms. I am a mechanic and can assure you many shops were kept in buisness doing head gaskets on em!! Hands up all those who have seen one on the side of the road with the bonnet up and steam pouring out... be honest...

[@The_Future_isnt_so_Bright]

I just did head gaskets on a 315,000 mile GM 3800. I was shocked to see the cross hatching in the cylinder walls, after 300k miles, that is impressive.

[@mattkoprulu6120]

Mean while in australia. ford falcon still does cab runs at 1000 000 clocked back to 0:D brand new:D

[@kedrshr1mp6]

yeeeeeeeeeww

[@jamesfrench7299]

Legendary bottom end. They like regular cups of oil though.

[@Bellakelpie]

The dedicated LPG ones just do not wear out.

[@johanmattsson6572]

The Volvo b230f is a realy solid engine! My grandad has one that sits in a Volvo 740 and have run 720 000km and still runs great! Me and My friends have Done regular oil and general mantanice and still runs like a clock

[@jacquespoirier9071]

I have one in a '86 240 still runnung strong after over 800,000 KM. the car fells still brick solid !

[@DanielPfender]

I second this for the B230F redblock engine. I owned a '94 940 with over 240k miles (which isn't that impressive compared to many of the mileage records mentioned in the comments, but still not too bad) and I currently drive a manual-swapped '89 240 with over 130k miles. I've seen B230s around me though with well over 300 and 400k miles

[@VampyrMygg]

mine sounds like a clock factory and it's only done around 208 000km, it's making me miss the older one i had with a B200K (though obviously with a real carb.)

[@johanmattsson6572]

VampyrMygg well IF you service them regarly you can gett them to sound like factory new for like 500,000 km without eny Rod knock och piston slapp. But IF Its knocking now do an oil change. Mine (not My grandad) knock like cracy with bad oil. IT Will enyways hold upp to you Along time. Sorry for My bad english

[@johanmattsson6572]

Daniel Pfender Nice! My dad drowe a 94, 940 for a while with The b230fd engine. But My dad thoght IT was to slow so me and My friends turbocharged IT att Wi pressed out around 300 horspower out of that little engine. Sadly The engine failed but then we trogh in a om606 engine in IT. Now My dag have driven it around 600,000km. My hole family has long milege cars and there are still running strong:)

[@rayzhistorychannel]

The 5.7 liter v8 in my '97 Chevy Tahoe has just over 314,000 miles and still runs very well.

[@MidwestDIY]

I had great experience with 5vz-fe and 2uz-fe both over 300k, no issues.

[@jeepcollector91]

The Jeep 4.0L will always be my favorite...

[@Josh-qm4rb]

Believe it or not, Range Rover Evoques are notorious for breaking down, but my parents sold theirs to my uncle and it has 200K miles on the clock and it's still going strong! Runs like the day it drove out of the dealership! Never had any issues on it whatsoever. It has a 2.2 Ford/PSA Duratorq 4 cylinder.

[@lukehindle4680]

no 1HZ? plenty over in Australia with a million and still going strong

[@timesweeper9778]

Australia has a lot of amazing engines...that they never share. I'm not salty, I'm totally fine not having the ford Barra

[@uselessgeneral1299]

@@timesweeper9778 The 1HZ is Toyota.

[@uselessgeneral1299]

Or the 2H, or the 1KD/1KZ, the 1VD, the 5L and 3L, the 1HD, 12HT, TD42 to name a few.

[@hi-fidude6670]

A carbureted pre computer era car can last forever if you do proper maintenance.

[@drivingfreak]

CaddyPro'59 Until you run them with today's fuels with up to 10% ethanol. That's what screws with carburetors worse than anything

[@hi-fidude6670]

+drivingfreak I'm not in the us

[@joninct]

I had a Ford Mustang inline 6 with 320,000 miles on it. The carb fell off while I was driving and I put it back upright and continued across and up the state of Florida from Daytona to Fort Walton Beach. My brother was working as a mechanic and said I must have the air cleaner mixed up, then he saw it and was amazed it ran. I had put some Slick 50 Teflon treatment in it. I hadn't heard the engine knock in a while and stopped at a gas station to have the oil level checked. The mechanic pulled the dip stick out and put it back in, came to me and said it didn't have any oil. Slick 50, probably helped a lot with that car.

[@RetroGamerr1991]

What about the 4.6L Modular V8? I've personally had a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria with 450,000 miles.

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

STICH666 that thing could be the most reliable car on the planet right now. Seriously

[@Nicholas3412]

STICH666 just bought a 2009 crown vic with only 79,000 miles and I plan to have it for a long time :)

[@timbrwolf1121]

There is a reason they made cop cars with them! Comparable to how many miles a semi driver gets.

[@Skarfar90]

Toyota Hilux 2.4D Now that's probably THE most reliable diesel engine out there..

[@g120957au]

As long as you keep replacing bottom end bearing at each 20k service

[@kkteutsch6416]

Mercedes are always Mercedes, the car that deserves 5 * !

[@bentaylor8817]

Slakers is on the money. Spot on!

[@bentaylor8817]

Mercedes now holds the number 1 title of the most unreliable vehicle followed close by is BMW, the once awesomely engineered German cars are now rubbish for reliability.

[@scottiopizza7565]

I worked at a Chevy dealer during the late 80's through 99, we had many 5.7 engines in half ton pickups running with well over 500,000 miles on them come in for service. All original, no leaks not burning any oil to speak of.

[@MrElmacon]

where are Honda's engines ?

[@Volvo-ss3vg]

4:55 LIKE A BOSS!!

[@timlad123456]

All of the engines qualify but the GM 3.8 had major problems with plastic by pass valves which would leak or break and the engine would overheat and blow up. Plastics and cooling when will they learn, there was a time when copper and brass were common materials used for cooling systems on cars

[@rogerstill7132]

Mopar slant six. Check the forums.

[@christopherconard2831]

If you can find it, check out the Chrysler torture tests. Apparently they thought owners would haul a trailer full of bricks as part of their daily commute, and built it accordingly.

[@radioboys8986]

the chrysler slant six would run and run, the car would rust out before the engine would wear out

[@toyoscio]

Too fuelish

[@palmerchuck197735]

Just what I was thinking my Dad owned a 72 Duster and drove it till the body was falling off but the ole slant 6 still purred like a kitten

[@hyzercreek]

The Chrysler V-6 is much longer lasting that the slant 6. The V-6 always goes 250,000 miles (400,000 km)

[@douwekruizenga1512]

Where is fords 4.6L modular V8, lots of taxi cabs drive the heck out of them. If maintained well they last a good 800 000 miles

[@digitalrailroader]

Douwe Kruizenga more than likely; the infamous intake manifold issue disqualified it from the list.

[@Sackmatters]

digitalrailroader or spitting out spark plugs.

[@digitalrailroader]

Sackmatters or the opposite; where the spark plug seizes in the head like on the Triton truck engines.

[@ThatYellow62]

Douwe Kruizenga someone can't car

[@davidcd396]

It still doesn't mean the modular 4.6L weren't extremely long lasting engine. All engines have their issues, but there's no doubt the 4.6L can go for a while, even with their faults.

[@thomasbarlow4223]

fantastic video as always. Thanks bro

[@tomswinburn1778]

I think the 300 cid or 4.9 litre Ford inline "6" should head up this list. UPS used this engine exclusively as long as it was made. 300,000 miles was nothing for these engines. They easily surpassed that if kept from overheating, over revving and the oil kept clean and with sufficient oil pressure. That said, MOST engines will go a lot of miles IF they are taken care of. The Ford 4.9 litre had the advantage of gear to gear timing, no chain. And it was designed not as a vehicle engine, but as an industrial engine, which Ford used as a "temporary" solution when needing a bigger "6" for the F series. It stayed around a lot longer than envisioned. BUT, there were some TRULY horrible engines built. The all aluminum Peugeot in the 60s a prime example. Better a chain, sprocket and pedals than that in your car. With most though, take care of the engine and it will take care of you. **caveat** There are "lemons". Odd man out if you will. A thousand good ones, but if YOU get the one lemon the bad taste never goes away.

[@brandonmurphy8837]

500k on a 4.0 Ford still running strong

[@waitemc]

Ups world port still had several inline 6s still running . Tugs and ground equip

[@waitemc]

Brandon Murphy my 4.0 still pumping at 350,000

[@stlchucko]

The Ford 300 (4.9) will keep running even when abused. After a nuclear war, the only thugs running will be cockroaches and Ford 300s.

[@richarddixon70]

And AMC 4.2 sixes with points and carbs. They will laugh at an EMP.

[@spacecadet0]

No love for the 200 and 300 inline 6s from Ford? Both have great potential for longevity or power.

[@robertbidochon7949]

+VisioRacer You forgot the 1.9 naturally aspirated 1.9 D from Peugeot ! It has only 71 hp, 125 N.m of torque but is a reliable and basic diesel engine, which can do 500k km!

[@tomsfruitstand6821]

Ford 300 l6. Even though it gets terrible mileage it can easily get to 700,000 miles even with hard usage.

[@SoundFaithStudios]

TomsFruitStand agreed. one of my buddy's trucks is a 88 f250 with a efi 4.9l. we worked on it trying to give it more power for towing and failed lol. the milage of the truck was unknown since the odometer cable snapped long before he even bought it but it read 180,000 before he fix the cable. he beat the hell outta that truck but it never wanted to give up until he blew the slave cylinder in the trans from power shifting too much. he originally wanted to slap a turbo on it and see what it could do but life got in the way. great engines though for sure

[@TheMisunderstood35]

TomsFruitStand agreed, my 96 f150 with a 5 speed gets about 15 mpg. That's about the best it will do. But it has 212,000 miles and doesn't burn any oil or coolant. I honestly can't complain.

[@drivingfreak]

TomsFruitStand Owned 3 Ford vans and one Ford pickup with the fuel injected 300 I-6. Lots of low end torque and economical with an overdrive transmission.

[@tomsfruitstand6821]

I'm sure you could get great gas mileage with fuel injection and overdrive, but all of mine have been carbed with the 4 speed.

[@countryracer69]

Especially the earlier ones. Not a ford guy any more but the 300 I6 and the 390s will always be high on my list.

[@omnipotent87]

Wheres the Ford 300, if there is any motor that will last its these.

[@firsttimediesels6289]

Yeah I got a completely destroyed 300 cid and she fires up first try everytime

[@RobertDickens2002]

They don't want to admit ford made something good

[@AdamSticksNTricks]

@@RobertDickens2002 hard to believe, huh?

[@SlimShady-xs4xv]

Good to see the GM’s NA 3800 on here. Absolutely fantastic engine!

[@maidenlord6663]

I have a jeep with the amc 4.0 in it and its the most reliable motor Ive ever had

[@borderex9993]

Maidenlord 666 same.

[@MrSapper21]

my dad bought a cherokee brand new and put 450k miles on it. It had the 4.0 HO

[@borderex9993]

MrSapper21 wow nice. I'm currently doing a full engine rebuild on mine and I hope it lasts to 450k :)

[@machintelligence]

I think that AMC knew that when they put the 4.0 fuel injected version into the 1987 Cherokee. Why else use an odometer that could register to 999,999 miles before rolling over? (The Asian 4 speed automatic they mated it with is also almost bullet proof. I have a friend who rebuilds transmissions and he has worked on a total of three in the last 20 years.)

[@henryrollins9177]

machintelligence Aisin not Asian but asian of course.

[@4gauge10]

Fords inline 300 big-6,has been seen with over 1,000,000 without any issues.

[@lubesEquipment]

I love the Ford 300.

[@BlueTrane2028]

My beater Tahoe has 265k on the clock with an old school SBC 350. No signs of slowing down. Lots of other motors are great too.

[@cosminpopescu92]

Talks about reliable engines if maintained properly , shows them being redlined and getting abused .

[@VisioRacer]

I don't believe that changes the fact they are reliable engines. Getting abused in a good way is beneficial for an engine - you need to stretch its legs once upon a time.

[@KB-bh9hp]

VisioRacer True but it depends on the car type and when it was made as you said. New cars you don't really need to push and obviously you shouldn't really ever redline something like a suv or van but you should with like a sports car.

[@davidporowski9512]

VisioRacer Remind me to avoid your "OfferUps" THX.

[@poldpoldecki7171]

My mom's 1.9 TDI Passat from 1997 has about 600k kilometers and still drives. Not as strong but DAMN! 600k!

[@adrianagflores5587]

Dads 96 Chevy Silverado has over 650,000 miles and it’s his daily commuter . The transmission was fixed 300,000 miles ago. By now the truck is not visually appealing to look at but still runs like a beast .

[@crazylarryjr]

No mention of the Chrysler slant 6? I've seen many go well over 300K

[@paulbrown8285]

Toyota hilux 2.5 900.000 on pulls like a train not once let me down same box running gear

[@caskin95]

I know is been a year how many miles you got on ur hilux today ?

[@SolaricSage116]

@@caskin95 I know it's been a year but I'm asking the same thing!

[@crispyshaman4937]

How many km on it now?

[@janvellinga2693]

Last week we had an Alfa 147 in our workshop with a broken generator, the car has 300,000 KM on it and runs on LPG, the car is still original and never overhauled.Very, very reliable.

[@Wojciech940]

1.9 TDI was most reliable with the simple rotation pump. PD happened to fail with time. FYI I own a 2001 VW with 1.9 PD with 300k done and nothing is about to happen, though.

[@jerrybaustian5256]

I agree totally. Those engines were commonly known as VE (VerteilerPumpe) and I have two 2003 Golf TDIs with that ALH engine. One is my work car which currently has 659,000+ miles actual (though not on the odometer, which only converts kilometres to miles up to 999,999 km. So the odometer has been rolled back -- the next time it shows 600,000 it will actually have 1,000,000). The best thing about the VE engines is not just that they are simple and durable (if properly maintained) but also relatively cheap to modify for more power. The PD engines may be reliable as well, but far too many of them required the replacement of the camshaft, often before 100,000 miles.

[@djsoulUK]

1.9 TDI PD fan club checking in. Used mine as a Taxi and it never skipped a beat.

[@Echavez919]

Monkey i have one of my own and a 2.slow. with 200k. My concern would be the gear box and power steering rack. What do you think?

[@tomasfruhauf9418]

PD's are really picky when it comes to oil. If you don't give it what it needs then it will fail. But that's true for all engines :)

[@cs-rj8ru]

Im glad you had good luck with the 1.9tdi, myself not so much. I had a 2003 TDI Golf and it started loosing compression around 175k...At 225K it was burning oil. I gave it to my brother for parts...(He has a Jetta TDI).

[@anxelous]

1.9tdi pumpe-düse reliable?? Reliable is the 1.9tdi with the bosch VE EDC.

[@burthabard8316]

anxelous also vw b3 derv mine has 367.000 16cc turbocharged only changed cambelt clutch and water pump but gearbox 3 times

[@raymondj8768]

i liked that video buddy you do a great job my friend keep up the good work !!!

[@seththomas9105]

Chevrolet I-6, (The Stovebolt) any displacement. Chrysler Slant-6. Ford flathead V-8. 327/350 Chevrolet. Ford 300 I-6. Cummins 6bt. 7.3 Powerstroke. 389 Pontiac. 289/302 Ford. Chrysler 318, 440. AMC 401. Oldsmoble 350.

[@johnnyasus86]

Seth Thomas Chrysler hemi six

[@danw6014]

The only one I would disagree with is the flathead Ford. They had a tendency to crack the block. They sure have their place in history though.