No One is Telling You the Truth About Turbocharged Cars, So I Have To

Turbocharged car review. No One is Telling You the Truth About Turbocharged Cars, So I Have To, So I Have To, car review with Scotty Kilmer. Inline 4 cylinder turbo engine vs V6 engine, which is better? Are turbo cars better than non turbocharged cars? How turbochargers work. How V6 engines work, the pros and cons of having one in your car or truck. Why not to buy a turbocharged car. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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[@rjaybruhh]

*_Truth about Supercgarged engines next?!_*

[@Saiyentarble]

Help my 2019 camry had a check engine light come on at 40000 miles help it says no connection to throttle engine and transmission go to dealer helppppp

[@jirya957]

V6 because i havent turbo charged it yet LOL

[@clarencesmith9580]

Say Scotty Kilmer what is your opinion on superchargers IE blowers/huffers? I prefer a big V-8 like a 440-426 with a tunnel ram.

[@vextract4662]

Lexus NX all seem to be turbo charged I'd like to get one for my wife they seem more fun and nifty easy to handle for the ladies. Longevity and maintenance is a question.

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

But Scotty, the owners that buy them new, put 100,000 miles on them and then get rid of them have few problems. It's the 2nd & 3rd owners that will encounter the "too expensive to fix" problems. Then they'll be junked.

[@gamelockbreaks9607]

I ran into a kind of similar issue with a 09 cobalt SS I bought. The previous owner had a few aftermarket parts on it and I assume he ran it pretty hard so had a few issues. Luckily I was able to do my own repairs so saved a few dollars and was still a decent car even when I sold it at 150k miles. I think I got rid of it just in time though.

[@Dcc357]

This is why I bought my first German turbo car brand new 😂. With a manual transmission too.

[@dranrebcookie1923]

You’re absolutely right.

[@thetacticalape8852]

A good vehicle should last 250 to 300k miles. If you want to lease or throw away cash for a vehicle with poor longevity that's all you. Had a Mkvii Golf R and got rid of it at 40k miles. Had lots of electrical issues and liked to overheat and consume oil. It was a fun car to play with, but I need reliable transportation.

[@davidhoulden5791]

This is true for most of the "money pit" vehicles.

[@danielsherrill7085]

I’ve always found that durability and reliability are related to how someone drives. A very aggressive driver who mashes it to the floor every time they accelerate will have more problems and shorter engine and component life than someone who accelerates smoothly and moderately. I’ve had both turbo I4 and V6 engines, and I’ve had zero problems out of either. I am an aggressive driver but not to point of abusing the car. I make it work but I won’t hurt it. From what I can see, most modern engines are fairly reliable given good driving practices and regular maintenance.

[@planetuniversal8085]

Honda 1.5 turbo is trash gas leaks in to oil from factory and Honda says that normal

[@miketess4272]

I’ve owned four turbocharged cars and drove them like they had been stolen. One was highly modified and it ate some head gaskets (you play, you pay!) but never had any problems with the others. I’m religious with maintenance and like any non turbo car you need yo take care of it.

[@alayraza9554]

@@Sammyhale30 Handling is the key to maintainance afterall in any kind of product. So howcome you can say it. Quick acceleration and quick braking matters alot and it is itself part of maintainance.

[@alexmendez3217]

👌

[@alexmendez3217]

If you can do the work yourself you save all of that 💰 write it off in taxes

[@Coyote-wm5op]

I like the naturally aspirated engines because you’ll have less problems.

[@ev-ezaye3580]

@Coyote when built right and 'driven right' (turbocharged powertrains have a slightly different approach to how they need to be driven)

[@rschneid1996]

NA engines are simpler than turbos and have less issues with heat management. Turbos do get better gas mileage, are a little more fun to drive (feel that boost) and can be easily tuned for more HP if desired. I have had cars with both. Perform regular maintenance and they can last a long time. If I had to choose on a high mileage vehicle, I would pick the one with the NA engine.

[@kylemcweeny878]

@@ev-ezaye3580 and how is that?

[@inertiaforce7846]

@@zacharyreynolds4303 The turbo engine might be able to last long but what you're overlooking is the turbo itself can fail. Turbos don't last as long as engines. If the turbo fails you're looking at some $5,000 to replace it. Not only that it's the hassle of the replacement and the risk that the mechanic might not do the job correctly when replacing it and screw something up. Reliability and low maintenance trumps everything. There's a reason Toyota Camry and Toyota Prius don't have turbos on them. Reliability and low maintenance.

[@shaker6350]

you are right and that is way in my opinion toyota doesn't put turbos in a lot of there vehicles cause it will make more problems

[@naveenthemachine]

I’ll take a naturally aspirated v6 over any turbo 4 any day even if Toyota makes a reliable turbo engine. Because naturally aspirated engines simply last longer and are less complex long term

[@talisikid1618]

Absolutely. Toyota screwed up dropping the v8. Big mistake.

[@TetraHydroCannabinolTHC]

@@talisikid1618 they dont need a v8 for the light duty trucks

[@SpectreType]

@@TetraHydroCannabinolTHC no they dropped it for the tundra

[@nunezhgo]

I'll take a SR20 DET nissan built to last over any v6 naturally aspirated

[@billgee02]

my 3.5 V6 runs smooth and quiet - around town i get a consistent actual 23 mpg with the ac running - it's 10 years old and it runs as good as the day i bought it - i'll keep this car till one of us dies(lol) - by the way it's a Kia Sorento and i don't give a tinkers damn what anyone says - the car has proven to work just fine - I've never regretted buying it

[@mepmh]

Scotty preaches to avoid turbos for longevity, i agree, so i would avoid a turbo and go with a V6.

[@jacobkinnan4078]

Say that to the 1.9 Jetta TDI from 98 by Volkswagen, that can make to the 400,000 miles.

[@trademarkpending]

Nah

[@MrRourk]

V10

[@CC_Marauder]

2020 Honda Passport Elite AWD with NA V6. Should last a very long time with proper maintenance for whomever own it after us. Its going to be traded in within 2 years for a 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro4x w/ a NA V6. Sensing a trend yet? NO TURBOS!

[@77jaycube69]

@@jacobkinnan4078 Isn't that a diesel engine?

[@fernandogutierrez8357]

After owning a couple of turbo I4, I'd prefer the NA engines. Just as you said: less components, make it less complicated to repair or to figure out what's wrong. Additionally sharper throttle response is something that i prefer.

[@dannybryant6873]

@@fernandogutierrez8357 . The exhaust system is a very unfriendly place. And turbos live there.

[@M3jet]

Nothing beats a naturally aspirated engine. All you have to do is ask why are automakers moving to turbos. Not because they want to, but because they are being forced too thru regulations.

[@Riptor1998]

Because it gives a smaller more fuel efficient engine more horsepower, so you get a good balance between power and fuel economy, that’s why

[@johnnyhall7065]

Probably, Turbo engines wear out more quickly as well!

[@57ashdot]

@@Riptor1998 At the cost of reliability and lifespan. They shift the burden onto the customer.

[@boredatsea]

@@johnnyhall7065 Not if they are service properly, which most people do not do.

[@jjm1800]

@@57ashdotif you don’t know how to do maintenance then just say that

[@lc7192]

More heat, more friction and higher pressures equals less reliability. I don’t favor the 4 cylinder turbo over the naturally aspirated V-6. Time will tell if I am wrong.

[@penguwan_9515]

That’s a good point and there’s no arguing it, but it’s still easily possible to pull up to 250k out of your average 4 cylinder turbo if you take good care of it, it also depends on who makes the car but I do think that in the broad spectrum NA V6 will run as long or longer with a lil less matinence, Turbo’d cars are just more fun, smiles per miles 😂

[@monkeywkeys3916]

4cy are dime-a-dozen right now. But whatever's floats your boats.

[@FalkinerTim]

With the advances in battery vehicles if you want a petrol car you may as well get a throw-away one.

[@toycoma98]

4 cyl are easier to work on and maintain. Are you the type of person who pays people to fix your car?

[@chrisbraid2907]

Much prefer the naturally aspirated straight Six over the V6 my current one being an old 2h Toyota in a Land Cruiser flat deck truck …. Awesome motor, not for racing. That Diesel will get me out bush and back EVERY TIME ! ! !

[@jazeenharal6013]

A plain old 4-cylinder is fine for me. I want it to get me from point A to point B reliably, economically and I want it to last forever. :)

[@shawnbrown8731]

boring

[@alpinweiss]

Straight six beats V6 anytime. So if you like naturally aspirated, get a smooth running straight six

[@georgehofgren6123]

Volvo, 3.2liter 2008+

[@patrickhenigin4805]

The Chrysler slant 6, ford and chevy straight six, especially the chevy 292 and ford 300 were absolute work horses. Then there is the legendary jeep 4.0. They just don't fit in modern vehicles. There are modern good v6's. No reason a v6 can't compete with a straight 6 from the engineering standpoint.

[@N3G4T3]

It's a shame they don't make more inline six engines with the primary and secondary stability of the engine they last forever and have crazy boost potential.

[@AB1DE]

My ‘96 Land Cruiser has an I6 😬

[@doggSMK]

Mercedes have gone back to the straight 6 in some models. I love my two old M104s 😊

[@treetrunker13]

V6 for sure! Simpler technology, less stress on the motor, and therefore longer life!

[@eastcoastitalian8758]

@Willy willson who cares, ops positives all trump the fuel costs in my book, just work more. Or harder.

[@JJ20kil3r]

Is not simple technology they are more complicated. And when it comes time to fix something your labor cost is gonna be he'll of a lot more than a i4

[@rycn1450]

4 cylinder has two power pulses per 360 degrees of crank shaft revolution. 6 cylinder has three power pulses 8 cylinder has 4 per crank revolution. So 8 makes twice as many power pulses than4 cylinder making more useful power at lower rpm 2400 rpm comes way before 5000 rpm.less wear twice the power longer engine life

[@kennygo8300]

Agreed. Although you will purchase more fuel and pay a little more on labor for repair, the extra years you get before having to purchase a replacement more than makes up for it.

[@thullraven1]

@Willy willsonI'll take worse gas mileage for a longer lasting engine any day.

[@hughsavage2136]

Just took delivery of V6 RX350. Smooth and effortless. Also considered Volvo XC90 with 2 litre turbo engine. Great to drive as well. Got the Lexus though for long term reliability. No brainer.

[@iam_abiose7195]

Hello, how was the Volvo? Planning to get one now pls

[@NipkowDisk]

I bought my Accord EX-L V-6/6MT in 2017 for the very reason that they were retiring the V-6 engine in them. I did NOT want to get a turbo I-4 because the V-6 doesn't have to work nearly as hard to put out the power, and they sound good too.

[@hollowarrow16]

Remember to change the timing belt

[@NipkowDisk]

@@hollowarrow16 I have a '95 Civic which also has one. IIRC the interval is seven years or 90,000 miles whichever occurs first. Thanx for the reminder.

[@monkeywkeys3916]

@@hollowarrow16 My belt lasted 172k. Honda Accord V6 multiple climates

[@AgonxOC]

This is the biggest misconception of the masses with little knowledge about physic. Here is why physics is important. Did you know how that if they make the same power, they are producing work equally as hard? So the Honda V6 made ~270 HP, the inline 4 makes ~250 HP. So by power rating, the I4 is doing less work.

[@ogalief]

@@AgonxOC And the work is dispersed over more cylinders and more space

[@browngreen933]

Give me a regular four cylinder. I'll just drive slower.

[@AF_1892]

You sound fun. Jk😂

[@YA-ee9zf]

@@AF_1892 you have more fun going slower in most things in life 😉😉

[@Divocwax]

But that line of cars behind you will start overtaking. One at a time. Harmonize without speeding. Use power to start going, then settle down.

[@mishmohd]

heck yes mister!!

[@timoarrg]

Life is too short to drive slow

[@bigjockdogg]

Scotty kept it non biased in the video but we now how he really feels 😉

[@preetijani7051]

He's with i4 turbo right??

[@TheDestineyAngel]

Say what you want about turbo failures, he really loved driving the new Type R.

[@bennydapogi]

Hahaha! Thats also how i feel while watching this

[@mindnova7850]

V6 any day. That instant torque and sound can’t be beat by a turbo i4.

[@ScottMeister]

And that's why I chose the 3.7 instead of the 2.3 for my Mustang. AND...I still get 29 to 30 miles per gallon! /HOW many times have we heard Scotty complain about turbos? About how they wear out before their time? //I rest my case!

[@naveenthemachine]

V6s don’t have as much low end or instant torque as a turbo or supercharged

[@mutantryeff]

Change the differential gear in an four cylinder and you have lots of fun. Do the same with a six and you have more fun.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@mutantryeff could you elaborate differential gear? Are you referring to regearing the transmission

[@ADDwithJTC]

@@naveenthemachine rear end diff. Change to a .411 or something like that.

[@bwest-yq3uc]

I will take the V6 non-turbo engine.

[@drrightwing4435]

Then get murdered by an 1000hp evo on 50 lbs

[@mohamedkandil1789]

When I got my first car, I started out with a NA 4-cyl engine (97 Honda Accord). Sure, it was fuel efficient, however it was very anemic in terms of power. I got my first taste of a 6-cyl with my second car (95 Acura Legend). The power output was comparable to a rocket and I found myself hooked to the instant power output. Then I had a taste of brilliant engineering when I bought my first VW equipped with the venerable VR6 (97 VW Passat). That engine was ideal for a variety of reasons. The firing order was the same as an inline 6, yet the efficiency was more comparable to that of a standard 60 or 90 degree V6. The allowed for more lower end torque with reasonable fuel economy. If I drove it judiciously, I could get 29-30 MPG highway. I soon found myself buying my next VR6 powered car (03 VW GTI) after falling in love with its power. I occasionally flirted with 4-cyl engines every now and then (01 Honda CRV and 04 Nissan Altima). I then bought a 2001 VW Passat with the V6 which I absolutely loved. The engine was smooth in operation and fuel economy was reasonable. After that car was totaled, I bought a 2001 Audi A4 Quattro with the same V6 engine. I had great reliability out of my 01 Passat with 260k on the clock with original drivetrain. My first taste with forced induction was a 2014 VW Jetta TDI. Despite only being 140 Bhp, it put out 236 Lb-Ft of torque all while maintaining fuel economy of 48-58 MPG highway!! I'd still have that car today were it not for Dieselgate. I decided to take a leap of faith with a gasoline powered turbocharged engine, when I bought my 2019 VW Golf with the turbocharged 1.4L engine. It puts out 147 Bhp with 184 Lb-Ft of torque. Definitely less torque and HP compared to my previous 5 cars, however I enjoyed the fact that I get 38-40 MPG highway, 32 MPG city if I drive it like I stole it. Surprisingly, the turbo-lag is not nearly as noticeable as it was in my Jetta TDI. A great daily driver overall!! However, once you drive a 6-cyl powered vehicle, you become an addict. So I bought a 2013 S4 with a supercharged V6!! I get the best of both worlds!! Plenty of power and torque without the turbo-lag!! The fuel economy is not too shabby at 25 MPG highway, however to be very honest, it is next to impossible to drive that car judiciously!! It's begging to be driven fast and hard!!

[@evilkoala666]

I had a '99 and '04 Passat, both with the V6 Audi engine. It was slow off the line, but it could get up there in speed. I didn't enjoy having to get the timing belt replaced every 80-90k, but those cars were tanks! Ran solid for years with very few problems and I got 350k out of the '04. Now I have a 4 cyl turbo Mini, the more reliable BMW engine, and I hope to drive a little responsibly so it lasts longer :)

[@yourmom361]

Your mom likes it fast and hard

[@Buffrt66]

One of the first videos made by Scotty where he talks about Mercedes, Audi, BMW, and Porsche, and doesn't interject his catch phrase....."Endless money pit".

[@davidhoulden5791]

Scotty doesn't allow his bias to be part of these educational videos. A rare ability these days.

[@protectnor]

@@davidhoulden5791 did you miss the huge red ∅ when he brought up the Detroit 3?

[@ADDwithJTC]

Love my Focus ST. The small turbo delivers power instantly. I'll hit 140mph no problem. Get 40mpg at 55mph. 34mpg at 70mph. 4cyl turbo all day.

[@Dcc357]

I have a new Mk7.5 VW GTI with the manual. Turbo kicks in nice when it's not summer in Arizona. Also love turbo sounds and that alone makes up for the V8 sound I truly miss from my last car.

[@AF_1892]

Supercharged v8 whine for the win. Ppl scoot away to the side after a few rips. Move. In a stupid car I have to just eat it stuck behind a slow driver.

[@ADDwithJTC]

@@AF_1892 what, by your definition, is a stupid car lol

[@ADDwithJTC]

@@Dcc357 turbo sound is phenomenal. I'll always miss my 86 Mustang v8 sound but this is a different kind of fun!

[@michaelhutchinson9514]

I have 243000 miles on my 2010 Ford taurus SHO with a 3.5 litre twin Turbo ecoboost. No problems to date. Wonderful engine, and I believe it was the 1st year for that engine .

[@zemo2332]

Are your turbos original?

[@michaelhutchinson9514]

Yes

[@karlkepper7945]

I love the V6 engine in my 2006 Mustang. I bought my car new, and in the past 15 years the only thing I have had to replace was the water pump.

[@rayoliver6807]

Turbo was invented by the Swiss,VOLVO KNOWS TURBO!!

[@itsjustme8135]

@@rayoliver6807 The turbo was indeed invented by the Swiss but Volvo is a Swedish company that is now owned by a Chinese company (the Zheijiang Geely Holding Group).

[@HumbleBearcat]

@@rayoliver6807 No way, turbo charged engines went back as far as the WWII fighter plane engine like the Pratt & Whitney RW2800 in the P47 Thunderbolt.

[@SP-zg6lb]

Your car is really Slow

[@georgef1176]

In-line 6 all day there’s a reason 2JZ is so good. As well as gm atlas 4.2

[@georgevantuyl5837]

I Love straight 6 engines. They are Torque monsters.

[@rodneyjones8433]

For me, gotta go with the V6 Turbo in my 1987 Buick Grand National with a 6466 Precision running 25# of Boost

[@doggSMK]

And Mercedes M103/M104/OM606 😏 the last one if it is a turbo version is capable of 600WHP without touching the engine internals 🤯

[@jakedover5301]

2jz is king in the tuner world, and that stock 6 speed tranny in the supra can handle up to 800-900hp what a champ. 2nd most used/respected is nissans skyline inline 6. yeah, inline 6’s are great.

[@masonspears1378]

I have a turbo 4cyl that I absolutely abuse almost every day and it’s still chugging at 350k miles

[@breaddropper3900]

What make and model year ?

[@masonspears1378]

@@breaddropper3900 2003 vw Jetta tdi alh

[@jaunramirez3742]

@@masonspears1378 it's not a modern turbo

[@masonspears1378]

@@jaunramirez3742 actually it is it’s a 2020 model vnt 17 making 35 psi

[@jaunramirez3742]

@@masonspears1378 you said it was a 2003 not 2020.

[@nelsonx4235]

What about heat generated on the i4 turbos? especially with all the plastic parts? I rather stick with the boring V6 and keep ma money in da bank.

[@Dcc357]

Modern turbos have oil and coolant feed lines to keep them cool and lubricate simultaneously. Some engines even have a coolant cooled exhaust manifold which further cools the already hot exhaust and even helps the cat converter. This system is awesome in cold weather because the exhaust manifold gets VERY hot quick and heats coolant quick. That's good for the engine because its warms up oil quicker, and heats up the passenger compartment a lot quicker in winter.

[@michaelmarquejr4824]

True dat. Back in the day when I worked at a dealership, we got a sweet top trim turbo Eclipse on a trade. That car was fun as all hell to drive but when I took it out the 1st time and then popped the hood to inspect further, as I really liked the car, the heat coming out the engine compartment was resembling more like working with a rocket engine. That can't be good for longevity.

[@cdl34453]

In the winter a turbo car with a good tune would absolutely destroy a v8 the power gain you get in the winter is crazy

[@TheFrenchPug]

@@cdl34453 Cold air in a turbo is a very noticeable difference. Hence, methanol injection upgrades on turbos.

[@AF_1892]

@@cdl34453 2003 Lightning here. Supercharged V8 you lose. Bonus if you drive like a normal person gets more normal gas milage. And it can tow stuff!

[@maxcactus7]

I bought a car last October. I chose a naturally aspirated V8 with only 240 hp, but it's one of the simplest, longest running, most reliable engine ever made. I'll stick with naturally aspirated and be happy with boring long-term reliability & longevity. P. S. My car was an extremely low mileage, used, Lincoln Town Car.

[@CynHicks]

Smart right...I guess anyway. I recently did similar though it's a v6 with over 300hp (high rpm however). The point though is that hopefully it's built to last if taken care of and kept at low rpm. I can get over 30mpg on the highway easily too. Almost always keeping revs below 2500 even on steep hills. That Lincoln can probably do hills below 2000. Maybe we are wrong and times have changed enough but high rpm = less durable has always been the rule in my lifetime.

[@aaronbrown6266]

Sorry. Life's too short to not have any fun.

[@maxcactus7]

@@aaronbrown6266 I would say life's too short to be broken down on the side of the road, but I bought a 2020 Mazda MX-5 for my fun car, also naturally aspirated. 😀

[@BA-gn3qb]

@@jetson2075 - Next to your wife! 😉😁🤣

[@rosen9425]

I wonder. Can a Lincoln Town Car actually be boring? I'd take one of those any day

[@fadhligaba2990]

Ive been using NA - I4 engine on my BMW for 13 years. Not once it breaks. Driven it like a maniac aswell tho. 210kph on highways. Excellent stock exhaust sound.

[@PhoenixRising251]

One issue that I've NEVER heard mentioned anywhere. One of the worst things that you can do to ANY turbocharged motor is not allowing it cool down by idling for a couple of minutes before shutting the motor off, especially after hard driving or towing. A turbo timer is always a win-win option. The turbine is still spinning even after the motor is turned off and the oil supply is also stopped and that caused coak (hardened sludge) to build up around the turbine shaft bearing which starves the turbo from being lubricated properly.

[@ifixthings86]

They're water cooled now, this is a non issue in modern turbo'd cars

[@PhoenixRising251]

@@ifixthings86 Very true but still creeps me out killing the ignition without idling especially right after some spirited driving.

[@wazatna]

I believe modern engines have a small electric oil pump to circulate oil through the turbo to cool it after shutdown.

[@zipper978]

Modern turbos don’t have this problem. Water cooled and the water pump stays on for 30 seconds after you turn the car off to cool it down.

[@djsthemetereman]

​@@zipper978I was wondering I have a 21 TLX Type S which has downpipe & it does seem like engine bay is super hot especially on really hot days so I was thinking of installing larger intercooler & then allowed it to run for a couple minutes before I shut it off

[@richarddarda7988]

I prefer the V6 because I look for longevity and simplicity of maintaining! I’m not sure why most drivers race from stop light to the next anyhow!

[@raymondreiff8170]

Small minds are excited about little things, Like racing in a 25mph speed Zone 📉🔥🧐🤣.

[@yeolblt]

I encounter these racers daily. Maybe they think they can get there sooner :)

[@LoveTheElectro]

It's called fun ya ol stick in da mud hahaha

[@KingKong-]

Race race to the next stop light & stay there waiting for green😖😖😖😖😖😖

[@dannybryant6873]

My next vehicle will most likely have the Camry hybrid drive train. In a Crown or SUV. No turbos, no GDI without port injection, no sleazy mechanical CVTs, no 11 speed torque converter automatics, no torque converter, no start/stop system, no accessory belts, no 12 Volt starter, You do get an electric car with gasoline engine assist, electric motor direct drive (like most battery electric cars), efficiency tuned Atkinson cycle gasoline engine getting CVT action from a planetary gearset, great fuel economy, good acceleration in most applications, electric car goodness without the electric car drawbacks.

[@lonesomecricket7721]

V6. The turbo is going to wear engine out. I choose dependability and longevity.

[@greenmarine5]

especially with the over pricing of vehicles today

[@TheSTeWMaN29]

I just like the fact that I can easily change my spark plugs and coil packs in a 4 cylinder. But the gas milage is also a plus

[@danwake4431]

i have a stinger with the 4 cylinder. plugs and coils on the front, electric water pump right there in the front, plenty of room to work. And 10 year powertrain warranty.

[@diegosilang4823]

Front wheel drive V-6 minivans are the worst.

[@georgestewart1042]

I didn't know there was another me!

[@markg999]

Yea spark plug change in wifes Cx5 takes minutes...plugs on v6 ES 350...so much more work. I'd like a Cx9 to replace Cx5 but turbo 4cyl longevity worries me.

[@CynHicks]

Depending on space in the engine bay even V8s are easy to change. More expensive if you're changing all of them though.

[@simengfu7352]

1. Turbo engines do not necessarily have more parts than a V6. An ecoboost 2.0t will for sure has less parts than a VW engine in an Audi at the same era. 2. Fuel economy is mostly depending on engine design, application, driver style, etc. Todays V6s are mostly better than the first turbo I4 years ago in terms of fuel economy. 3. Towing is better with diesel engines and diesel engines are mostly fitted with turbos regardless I4 or V6. They are stronger, significantly more power in terms of towing, much more better in fuel economy. 4. vehicles that operated at high altitude requires turbo because of oxygen density, NA engines are simply in capable of normal operation there. So, there is no better, only different. Any engine is good at something and bad at something else.

[@thegadgetrulez]

Turbo Honda(Acura), Toyota(real or Lexus) or turbo diesel are the only reliable turbo powered vehicles in my humble opinion. Also, I think the inline 6 turbo engines are better than v6 turbos. To bad the list of 4 cylinder fast cars missed the 310hp/290ftlbs Subaru STI when the Lancer Evo was mentioned. The STI S209 variant actually hits a womping 341hp/330ftlbs!

[@vrterl9850]

Isuzu makes also good turbo diesel engines.

[@thegadgetrulez]

@@vrterl9850 I agree, some of the best. :)

[@vrterl9850]

Off topic the Mercedes OM 617 diesel 5 cylinder is a legend

[@graydeanj]

BMW b series engines are fantastic

[@Dcc357]

VW/Audi 2.0 TSI engines barely became average until late into its 3rd generation (past 4 years lol). They would have been way more reliable if they just used better timing chain tensioners, piston rings, and didn't use screens to filter the oil to the balance shafts in earlier versions. Otherwise, they do have a very strong bottom end and are quite tuneable. Also very smooth for 4 cylinder engines. Mercedes 4 cylinders vibrate more.

[@baneh6727]

Naturally Aspirated engine any day. Turbo's are fun soo are superchargers, but they can't beat the reliability of naturally aspirated engine. amazing stuff Scotty.

[@JR-uy3zo]

Love my 22 year old supercharged 3800

[@baneh6727]

@@JR-uy3zo how many miles/kms on it ?

[@JR-uy3zo]

@@baneh6727 have one with 180 thousand and another with 250 thousand. Seen one with 325 thousand. Run forever. Pontiac grand prix 3.8

[@zackmandarino1021]

reliability can be the exact same just depends on the brand. ford ecoboost brand is well known to have over 200k original turbo and motor no problem same with alot of otherbrands in 2021. the thing about turbo engine is how you maintain them like you cant neglect turbo cars at all they will die while you can neglect a na vehicle and itll run a long time. if you maintain it exactly to spec most modern turbo i4 and turbo v6 will last longer than 200k no problem if not 300k like a bunch have.

[@drewthompson7457]

There's a lot of turbo charged transport trucks with lots of reliable miles on them.

[@13965082]

Scotty narrating: “some people” say stay away from modern turbo charged engines Also Scotty: stay away from turbo charged engines

[@thomasbishop9098]

Lol

[@scottsmith6571]

Love turbo engines gas an diesel

[@robsolf]

Translation: "I don't know how to work on turbocharged engines."

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

@@robsolf No offence to Scotty but he likes vehicles with sudden failures, straight forward diagnosis, quick simple repairs. Turbo repair, replacements would take a long time to tear down, rusted solid bolts & components, a lot of plastic components (fuel injectors, coil packs) degraded, stuck in place and breaks while removing 😬, have a lot of parts all over the place, clean up parts before reinstallation, some parts may be ob$olete, can't replace, replacement parts are substandard quality but still $ 😁, then you get it all back together and still doesn't run right. 🤬 But I've only worked on cars, trucks, tractors, motorsickles, lawn mowers for 45 years. 🤔

[@anthonygarcia5746]

To turbo a car cost money for any engine. So cost is not the real problem. The real problem is what is faster. stronger. and reliable. I want a v8 that could give me 30 mpg( corvette)

[@xrmxndd6508]

*Nothing beats a natural aspirated engine in my book*

[@TerrenceLP]

Until you get passed by a turbocharged engine 😂🤘

[@ivanskovar]

I completely agree. The most important aspect of any engine for me, assuming it meets my needs, is reliability and longevity. There is no free power. Something few people pay attention to is horsepower to displacement ratio. High HP in small displacement motors will be fun while they last, but they won’t last long. Be sure to lease - not buy. And never buy used.

[@yungboicontigo9278]

@@TerrenceLP until that vtec kicks in yo

[@bradterry9777]

I feel the same way you do

[@luvyesmusici4886]

I love still having a V-8. Plus, it sounds damn pretty cool; naturally.

[@ogalief]

And they're so much smoother

[@Tank1Dempsey]

Specially the LS engines Thay are super easy to rebuild and it's so powerful and i call them the toy-track engines

[@alpinweiss]

At least European v8s sound nice

[@luvyesmusici4886]

@@ogalief I certainly feel "smoother" driving my Cadillac. ;-) LOL!

[@setsunasetsuna9342]

My Chevy 4.8 8 cylinder sounds pretty damn good, love the pur

[@jimd8805]

I have 2021 ranger and I love it. On the ranger forums, there was some debate about these engines. A former ford engineer on the forum said that they hard-core stress test these engines over 150k miles. They don't release the model until it passes its tests. By doing these tests, they can expect the vehicle to last longer because most people don't push the limits. Also, on the forums, I see people ditching the tacoma for the ranger because they like how it feels. With me, it's ford, so I am skeptical on how long it will last me but I bought it with certified preowned with 1400 miles on it. Which is a great deal because now it comes with an extended warranty. 😀

[@daveanthonysalalima1128]

Fix Or Repair Daily=FORD

[@cimunsays1361]

V6 all day. Turbo 4's won't last due to high pressure and more strain on all the parts and seals.

[@richardweinberger2756]

Have you ever heard of Volvo? If you have a strong engine and put a turbo on it, you get a strong motor with more power. I had several that ran great with 150K miles, I have seen them go up to 300K.

[@danielselinger8209]

i got a tt mk1

[@cameronshaw572]

@@danielselinger8209 16 S3 here wassup VAG fam

[@rob5944]

@@richardweinberger2756 my sons' Focus has a turbo and the bearing is shot at 120k. £1200 part, the car was only £3000. The engine is fine, but that's beside the point. You see what I'm saying?

[@cimunsays1361]

@@richardweinberger2756 outliers don't define the norm. In general my statement holds water.

[@rickuyeda4818]

I prefer reliability and longevity over power. Downfall of the V6 is the cost of labor for the transverse configuration.

[@rob5944]

@Mos' Nefarious just as well as it's going to be stripped down.

[@rob5944]

I'd say it's because of increased production costs of making a more complex engine.

[@FeralPlumber]

The transverse configuration has been around for decades; in fact, its cheaper to build front wheel driven cars because the entire drivetrain is installed as one unit.....being V6 or an I4 doesn't matter in that aspect.

[@jameshardeman6590]

Reason I chose a Chrysler with motor sittin straight and frd. Easy to repair when needed and not often.

[@georgehofgren6123]

Volvo 3.2 is Transverse mounted Straight six....

[@grizz474]

I drive a 3.5 ecoboost F150 and love it. I'm 65 yrs old and have been driving PUs since I was 20. This truck has gobs of power and torque, and gets great mpg, best milage I've ever gotten in a pickup. Longevity depends on maintenance, bad or non existent oil changes/fluid changes = trouble in any engine.

[@jmabs5096]

3:22 "some people say to stay away from I4 turbos" Meanwhile scotty behind the screen is screaming with his hands feruoisly! 😂😂😂😂

[@d0giem]

lets the peasents drive I4s to save the planet, while I rev up

[@brandonmusick77]

Furiously?

[@Mr.Pidgeon]

Actually, I prefer v8, I loved my crown vic

[@businessmanph]

Gotta pay to play. Turbo and superchargers are a blessing 🙏 ✨ 🙌

[@SGobuck]

I like the ones that don't need replaced before 50k (Hyundai and Kia) or the ones that GM make that always blow gaskets.

[@jakedover5301]

i prefer the simpler superchargers.

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

I think their a curse . I hope they disappear from passenger cars soon . They are high maintenance. I hope that they will be a footnote in history like the early steam cars until electric vehicles get the tech right.

[@ChrisRand-gf7lz]

I prefer which ever is the most reliable. Probably why I chose to buy a 2020 4Runner with the 4.0L V6.

[@namvet1968]

Interesting. What kind of MPG do you get? For years I've heard the 4Runner is very reliable. Do you have 4WD?

[@ChrisRand-gf7lz]

@@namvet1968 I've been getting 15mpg in the city and averaged a round trip 20mpg on the highway with a trailer through the hills a few weeks back. My 4Runner is a Limited model that has full time 4wd (it uses a Torsen Center Transfer Case).

[@jzenick]

V8 or V6 naturally aspirated are much better.

[@allenhenry1113]

V 8 for sure.

[@tyhyhh]

yeah lets just put heavy v8 enignes in fwd eco cars XD

[@moochiezpitt]

I recently bought a used 2016 Audi A3 1.8T, put a tune on it for more power and torque. With in 5k miles the exhaust turbine broke clean off, sending a bunch of smoke out the exhaust. Replaced the turbo and removed the tune. Live and learn. The Audi is much more fun to drive than my Camry.

[@mael-strom9707]

Can't beat the sound of a Ford Cosworth Capri NA 3.4 V6 @ 9000RPM with 450Hp on tap.

[@bobwallace9814]

Buying a used car with a turbo is flip a coin. Turbos put much more wear and tear on an engine's life so buyer beware. Better check to see how much replacing a blown turbo will be. Start saving up.

[@ozzynomicon2817]

Metal has memory. If you don't understand this. Don't work on ur car. However. Metal has memory of how it is used. Basic phrase for saying it remembers more or less how it is used and will therefore become weaker depending on that type of use over time. Hence why leaf springs are spring loaded as it gives it longevity before the steel finally collapses beyong use. Shocks are the same as well as every other component. Just like our bodies. Everything wears out with abuse.

[@AgateBlackST]

Is everyone forgetting that these turbo charged engines are also made with stronger parts to handle the extra load from the turbos and that as long as u change the oil every 3k to 5k miles these engines can last along time. I love my tt v6 it’s been problem free for 13k miles. I’ve had a 5.0 that at 10k gave me the famous type writer tick and I did oil changes every 3 to 5 miles as well. I think modern engines are good but it’s up to the owner keep up with the maintenance that will make the car last a long time. Then again buying a car is like playing the lottery and you don’t know how gd it is until you own it for years.

[@302Mustang13]

Same here. Currently have a first gen Coyote 5.0 in my Mustang and a new 2.0 Ecoboost Escape. Oil is cheap and I'm changing the oil early since I hear turbos are hard on the oil.

[@tonyblackburn5002]

explain why when I replaced both turbos on one of several ecoSHIT v6 cars, one of the turbos grenades after 80 miles.... I know why but do u??

[@302Mustang13]

@@tonyblackburn5002 poor maintenance comes to mind. Modern turbos can last 300,000+ miles easily.

[@tonyblackburn5002]

@@302Mustang13 not the junk turbos Ford uses.

[@oslodapig5239]

@@tonyblackburn5002 I dunno maybe take care of your car better

[@jimcapp5077]

I'll stay with a naturally aspirated V8 engine on full sized pickup trucks. Thank you very much.

[@jazzyboy7784]

I just bought a 2021 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T and this thing is a whip...Scotty praised the engine although he did say to stay away from the smaller 1.5T that Honda offers...Love this car...

[@midnightrunner684]

My 455 olds engine was Cool ..When I hit the 4 barrel I could watch my Fuel gauge go down .But gas was only $0.85 a gallon back then .so that was ok

[@fredted1611]

Yes sir, my 1st car was a Cutlass Supreme with the 455 Rocket, stock it would pull hills at 120mph. But I couldn't keep rear tires on it 🙄😂

[@talisikid1618]

Actually. $0.85 in mid 70s is about the same as we pay now, adjusted for inflation.

[@timothykeith1367]

@@talisikid1618 That's true, but now 30 mpg is common

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

I had a ski boat with that engine in the ‘80s

[@miamidangia5122]

Use e85

[@blackj551]

Once you get into boost you'll never go back to N/A.

[@bigbirdwpg]

You should try a boosted V8 - mind blowing!

[@snakehead324]

I agree turbo noises are addicting, negating most fuel efficiency gains in my experience. Especially in these modern turbo cars that hit boost low in the rpms.

[@robsolf]

@@snakehead324 Yep. I have the 2.0 EB in an Escape. Lag is short and it's all strong, linear pull from about 1800 to the redline. But when you use it, you get V8 gas mileage. It will do eco, it will do boost, but it doesn't do both at the same time.

[@chrismc410]

Properly built V8s make Turbochargers and even Superchargers save for diesel engines and certain specialized applications unnecessary. As they say "No replacement for displacement" .

[@mblake0420]

False

[@HealthSupercharger]

V6 for longevity, pushing 4 cylinders to do the work of 6 only wears out the engine. I rarely see a turbo engine last 300 000km but many V6 last over 300k km

[@erickwalker11]

keep a car that long? Hell no..

[@muky5407]

@@erickwalker11 in Balkans cars that have 300 000km are like new

[@michaelxcx]

turbo engines tend to rev lower, especially on the highway., altho, yes 4cyl have to do more work, engine revs have far more of an impact on engine life then all other factors. most turbo 4's rev way below 2k rpm on the highway, while you would be hard pressed to find a v6 that revs below 2k. i mention this cuz ive seen turbo 4's go crazy mileage, and ive also seen v6's blow up under 100,000km's. me thinks that peiople that own turbo cars tend to drive them more aggressively, so its not what people think.

[@pizzasmithdude]

If you love your turbo it will last as long as a V6, that's just my experience. The most common failures I've seen with turbo cars and with v6 engines are mostly attributed to abuse and lack of maintenance. Pick whatever you want!

[@americandream7419]

Define abuse lol

[@vinayakpatil355]

@@americandream7419 Almost No maintenance.

[@sapphireeniigma-8027]

How to maintain turbo

[@RizwanJilani]

@@sapphireeniigma-8027 the same way you maintain v6 engine, but get the maintenance done from who has turbo knowledge.

[@vroomgc]

@@sapphireeniigma-8027 First off use synthetic motor oil and change it often and 2nd after running it hot let it sit idle for 20 sec when u park to let the turbo cool down before shutting off the engine. But thats only if u run it hard, like I do :)

[@kesselrunner]

I own a 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger with a slant 6. I plan to stick with it.

[@juhdah2146]

Good insight! 1. Be thankful you drive any of them 2. Take care of them they will take care of you 3. Repeat lines 1 and 2

[@whollymindless]

Those performance numbers are amazing. Metallurgy and precision manufacturing have come a long way since the Corvette v8 was sold with less than 200 horsepower. And almost anything today can double or triple the lifespan of those old cars that struggled to get to 60k.

[@annathemaanderson4448]

Obviously you know nothing about cars !

[@michaelbenardo5695]

We knew plenty about metallurgy, it was exhaust emissions and production costs that were responsible for the low output. Today's cars last so much longer because today's motor oil is, in most ways, so much better. They would NOT be lasting so long if motor oil was the same as it was in the 70s and before.

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

I had a manual transmission Nissan with a 3.0L turbocharged straight six which sounded great and had 320 KW at all four wheels. It was fast and good on the track but at the traffic lights unless I gave it a bootfull of revs (with accompanying over dramatic sound effects) it would be outdragged by a bog standard auto Honda Civic. On the other hand my E46 BMW with an n/a straight six goes well and is nice to drive in traffic.

[@doggSMK]

Yeah I like my two old Mercedes I6, the sound is great 🤯😏

[@jimboniusmaximus6018]

I am so glad I came across this channel. Scotty Kilmer is a national treasure, I could listen to him all day long.

[@melvinbeboso1656]

😂you're funny

[@HappyCarReviews]

Scotty's regular videos voice is like turbo engines, power is up and down, and sometimes, it has a turbo lag, on Friday's educational videos his voice is like naturally aspirated engines, smooth and it relaxes you. The more you know😜

[@HappyCarReviews]

@@robertdilullo6765 Or maybe he makes Friday's videos after he has had some tequila 😜

[@kennethseverin5391]

I've had two 1.5 turbo vehicles and went running back to the V6 the fuel economy from the turbos in the winter months was terrible and I also like the weight of the V6

[@aarongrisham5555]

That's a completely stupid and false thing to say

[@514aam]

Actually turbos get better mileage on low temperatures...

[@danielbazan7547]

@adam tom more air= more gas dumped into cylinders

[@514aam]

@@danielbazan7547 welp, turbo's are actually much more efficient in general...

[@rob5944]

@adam tom no, as I understand it more air pressure needs more fuel to create more power :)

[@BlurryFace-zz2ro]

I'll take a V6 engine over a turbo 4 any day. Whatever you save at the gas station, you'll waste more on repairs with turbo and intercooler. Get yourself a bigger, simpler engine that'll last.

[@77jaycube69]

There's no doubt about. A turbo 4 can get some crazy great performance. BUT, don't expect the average turbo 4 to outlast a V6 even when driven under normal conditions.

[@RioGamer]

Unless it's an old Toyota diesel

[@paulgarrett4610]

Im more than happy with my normal asprirated V8 in my Merc thank you, turbo's justs put more pressure and strain on an engine and who wants the hassle of a turbo letting go , for me no need for one

[@beesong2450]

I have a hyundai inline 4 turbo diesel from 2009 and i love driving this thing. Its power to weight ratio is amazing

[@dyer2cycle]

..for maximum longevity, I like an inline 6...smooth power band and great low end torque, also...especially good for trucks...

[@jamescaron6465]

I had a Supra with a straight 6. Loved that motor. Wish I still had it.

[@marybartaczewicz1961]

I own one of each, a 2.0 L in a MKC 2017 and a 2015 v 6 mustang, both strong engines, I’m old school V6 for me

[@jameshardeman6590]

I miss original Ford LTD II 3.8 v6 rear wheel drive!

[@terryosowski8143]

V6 in my Tacoma and a 3.6R 6 Cyl Boxer Engine in my wife’s Subaru Outback, the last of Subaru’s 6 cyl in 2019

[@javigar133]

Interesting video but It missed some details on smoothness, noise, vibrations, reliability, cost of maintenance, etc

[@vroomgc]

@Fee Fee Guess most normal people dont buy cars since the v6 is going away..

[@johnswanson3741]

@@vroomgc seems like a lot of "normal people" voted in a total knucklehead for president, lol.

[@anthonystaunton7105]

I wish if Toyotaor Honda would make a pickup truck with 1.8 or 1.5 Turbo Diesel, paired with 6-speed manual transmission and has 4x4 capability. That would be the dream pickup truck.

[@drugilbert2447]

Great for delivering styrofoam balls around town.

[@azthundercloud]

In europe honda and toyota have diesel. Tree huggers in the u.s. think diesel is nasty.

[@anthonystaunton7105]

@@azthundercloud They do. It's not in the US market because of the logistics. It's not because the US loves gas. We have the big rigs that are mostly diesel. Toyota built the Tacoma for the North American market because it's hard to bring the Hellux all the way from Japan.

[@anthonystaunton7105]

@@drugilbert2447 I guess you have no idea how powerful is the 1.8 diesel Toyota Hilux is. It's indestructible.

[@johnnytactical3054]

Chevy Colorado has a 2.8 turbo diesel that get great gas mileage

[@awhensley]

My stepdaughter's Accura with a turbo just broke. The cost to replace the Turbo...$10,000. $10K for the part and $3K to install it! I always take a nonturbo 6 over anything with a turbo.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

The old straight 6 cylinder normal aspirated BMW engine used to be very strong. I would think a straight 6 was more reliable than a V6.

[@doggSMK]

@@jetson2075 you have not heard of Mercedes M104/M103 and OM606 turbo? 😏

[@doggSMK]

@@jetson2075 OM606 turbo with bigger turbo and older fuel pump makes 600HP on the wheels without opening the engine (see dieselpumpUK). The M104 without internal engine mods can hold up to 400HP, with mods can go 1000+ (check Turbo Bandit). This is as good as the legendary 1JZ/2JZ. Check before posting "jokes" 😏🤦🏻‍♂️ PS: I did not said other engines are joke, I ment that straight six in general are great engines, also BMW made some good engines. Usually a straight six can last milion miles with just oil/filter changes and minor maitanence. I will look about that engine you suggest. It will only make me love the I6 more 😊✌️

[@michaelbenardo5695]

A V6 is just as reliable, it just isn't as smooth-running. They resonate at certain load/rpm conditions, while a straight 6 is a smooth-running engine at all speeds.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

I don't know that inline 6s are more reliable than V6s, but are are smoother.

[@doggSMK]

@@michaelbenardo5695 more reliable, because less moving parts. Only one head and some other stuff...

[@awesomesauce3938]

I have always loved the sound and reliability of my 3.0L vulcan v6 in my ranger.

[@thewiseguy3529]

I think I prefer a V6 engine. Or a straight six. 4 cylinder turbos are all fun and games until they break down on you internally. Rings and bearings

[@tmmsplace]

Love the smoothness of the I6 over v6 and any 4 banger.

[@GEONIC]

I would go only for Turbocharged engines compared to naturally aspirated engines, because of the increase of power and torque. If you compare a 2.0 vs a 2.0t or 3.0 vs 3.0t the difference in the power output is huge, hence the choice is really simple in my opinion. As long as you take a look on the deepstick each 1000km you will be fine with a turbocharged engine and be able to enjoy the power and torque.

[@frankkirkman5994]

Wrong.

[@msk3905]

@@frankkirkman5994 he's spot on

[@AceAlvarezNYC]

I bought a Hyundai Sonata Turbo charged 4 cylinder engine. The first turbo engine I ever bought. Turbo went at about 85,000 miles. Replaced it with a new Turbo from the factory and it went 10,000 miles later. Since it was under warranty, I went to the dealer , to get it replaced. This was in May. It’s now the middle of August and I still haven’t received a turbo. They say all kinds of parts are on back order for months and they don’t know when any parts will come in. Korea has countless Hyundai plants shut down which is leading Hyundai factory’s here not receiving parts leading to them getting shut down. Long story short don’t ever get a Turbo. A Naturally aspirated engine is the way to go!

[@bumpsproductions7064]

I will stick with third choice. I4 normally aspirated in my 89 Celica.

[@CynHicks]

Why not the 4th choice? A 3 cyl NA 88 Geo Metro?

[@CynHicks]

In all seriousness the early 90s 4 cyl Geo Metro was a tiny beast. It, like most go-karts, was dangerous on the interstate. Getting pulled in by everything passing by but it was fun and durable. I honestly drove mine through a flood where even trucks and SUVs were broke down. The damn thing floated! No lie. Got to the store where people were stranded in there trucks and drove back for miles and miles just making sure to get enough momentum to float in the right direction when coming up to another flooded area. Thing handled great too, at least alone on the roads. The 3 cyl versions where much slower and stuggled on hills but got about 10mpg more. Anyway, I loved that little car. Edit - mine got 40-45 mpg on the highway. I averaged about 30 - 35 and that was when gas was under a dollar. 😢

[@christopherl3635]

@@CynHicks I too used my Geo Metro to sail the 7 seas and fought off pirates off the horn of Africa.

[@fuckfuckfuckshit781]

It's no 94 Celica but it'll have to do.

[@scottfree6479]

I miss naturally aspirated v8s

[@little123456788]

I am so happy that Lexus still offers a decent amount of NA V8s in their cars (LC 500, IS 500, RCF, LX570, GX460). I don't know for how much longer.

[@shawnbateman79]

I have had my 2019 Honda Civic 1.5T for about a year now, and I absolutely love it. It's the best car I have ever driven, and it's packing quite a punch with horsepower and torque. To each his own, I guess.

[@TheLarinator]

I loved my 2000 Buick Regal Supercharged 6 cylinder. That was an awsome car.

[@Logan-wv8qf]

When I was in high school, my dad had a new 86 Buick Regal with the Turbocharged V-6. I LOVED racing that car around town!!

[@Chrispidwerbecki]

Can’t beat the old 3800 supercharged 240 horse 280 torque, best motor in the world still wish they were around.

[@shadesxl9247]

Currently driving a turbo 4. Enough power to be fun, it's fuel efficient and bought it brand new so warranty lol

[@mitsucarpentry]

My 2015 ram v6 with 179k miles Drive well and strong. Don't idle that kill your engine over time . I only charged the battery and tires and brakes.

[@TankToChest]

Tell this to all the eco boost boys getting 200k plus miles before the turbos go bad. The ecoboost is reliable as hell

[@rob5944]

have you any proper references to support that?

[@davidhoulden5791]

At 200k the V8 would just be worn in.

[@branflakee4257]

@@davidhoulden5791 very few keep their cars for 200k miles

[@little123456788]

200k is nothing for a Toyota/Lexus V6 or V8

[@oralpowers7932]

The V6 has history on it's side, these engines will easily last 20 years. The real question is, "Does the internal combustion engine have 20 years?".

[@Logan-wv8qf]

I have been thinking the exact same thing. I believe that we already have anti-gravity technology figured out (on a completely serious note). So no more engines, tires, transmissions, electric cars, turbo chargers etc. All antiquated tech.

[@martincstee5335]

@domcom fermi Anti-gravity tech doesn't even require wings.

[@tommydarracott5017]

From my experience with three Ford 3.5 Ecoboost F-150’s I’m not a fan. City fuel economy ⬇️ Mountain Fuel economy ⬇️ Towing Fuel economy ⬇️ Interstate Fuel economy ⬇️ The only time I observed over 20-21 MPG was on level cruise control under 57 MPH. On top of that, I had running issues out of them. Two of them had to be towed in. Not Again. I LIKE MY NATURALLY ASPIRATED V-8 Engines.

[@mongo64071]

Scotty forgot to mention the additional complication of gasoline direct injection that often goes along with turbocharging 4 cylinder engines. The two technologies together make those engines less favorable than a V6 from a longevity perspective.

[@LoveTheElectro]

How about a twin turbocharged 3.3L V6 GDI 365HP? Same thing?

[@pablosuarez4592]

I've always loved V8's because there's no substitute for Cubic Inches. But the new V6's are now preferable. Love your work Scotty.

[@chanceslaughter3237]

how do you miss the opportunity to say "no replacement for displacement"

[@brandong6766]

Bone stock b16 with a 57mm turbo and bigger injectors took whp from 160 to 280. It's very, very fun. Been 18 months and loving it. 2000 em1 electron pearl blue civic.

[@blackdoveyt]

Negative torque on the crankahaft exists on all engines with less than 8 cylinders. The V12 is the ideal engine configuration for balance, response, longevity, minimal crankshaft weights required. 6 cylinder engines have minimal negative torque but there is still some negative torque.

[@Dcc357]

Do balance shafts help with this, or is that only for vibration?

[@blackdoveyt]

@@Dcc357 it only helps with vibration. Anything with less than 8 cylinders will dip below mean torque in its torsional output waveform because of how many cylinders are firing per crankshaft revolution. For a V8 4 pistons fire per crank revolution in a 4 stroke engine.

[@doggSMK]

You are not talking about straight 6 right? Because it is the half of V12 and is just as well ballanced as the V12.

[@camm668]

Still using an '04 Buick LeSabre with the 3.8 V6 as a daily and its been a great car. In 15+ years, all it needed were brakes, reg oil changes and I did the intake gaskets replacing the stock plastic ones with the metal ones to prevent leaks. Still does good on gas millage too. Like Scotty said, turbos give you more power and efficiency but at a higher cost to keep maintained.

[@shoxroxice]

Loved my old 3.8’s

[@billkoski364]

I also had a Buick 3,8, and thought it was one of the best engines made.

[@deanjet]

Love my I-4, 2.0L turbo pumping out 340HP. Full bolt in stage 2 system in a VW GTI. If it blows up, oh well.

[@kvop32984]

I test drove some vehicles lately, and one that really stood out to me was the Subaru ascent, it’s an SUV that seats seven yet if only has a 2.4L turbo 4 cylinder boxer engine. I was very surprised by the substantial power it had though. The 6 cylinder vw atlas by comparison actually felt sluggish.

[@joenaps104]

Just don't tow anything with that acscent unless you want a new engine lol

[@kvop32984]

@@joenaps104 yeah I wouldn’t trust a 4 cylinder for towing too much either.

[@KoldenKosmer]

Don’t forget the Cobalt SS with a 2.0Turbo that was the fastest FWD around the Nurburgring for the longest time

[@alfredemerson1139]

Ok I love my accord V-6 I am the 10th owner 320k miles. Its smooth and powerful. I can out run most cars that i have ran up against. Yes an extra qt.of oil between changes. I blew off a jeep that tryed to race. All I could hear was that 4 banger screaming trying to win .I walked away. Looking for my next Honda V6