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Engine under the symbol UMZ-4215

The simplest engine option with environmental class EURO-0, a displacement of 2.9 liters , and a power of 96 hp. With. and 206 Nm of maximum torque. Installed on GAZelle commercial vehicles.

Unpretentious, cheap, but because of this it is a completely non-ecological and simple motor.

Engine under the symbol UMZ-4216

Entered serial production in 2007.

A significantly more modern automobile engine for commercial vehicles is distinguished by its compliance with Euro-2 environmental standards, with a capacity of 106 hp. With. and a torque of 220 Nm . Available in four types for the same GAZelle cars.

Power type - injection. Fuel type - gasoline.

The engine is quite reliable and torquey, which is extremely important for small trucks.

Engine under the symbol UMZ-4216-70/ 4216-41

In-line 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which can be found under the hood of the GAZelle BUSINESS and Sobol BUSINESS. There is a variation with gas cylinder equipment. The power is similar to the main modification - 106 hp. With. , but the environmental class has increased to Euro-3.

The official operational resource is 150 thousand km.

Engines under the symbol UMZ-42164-70/UMZ-42164-80

In 2012, the Ulyanovsk Motor Plant launched an engine under the symbol UMZ-42164. Distinctive features are improved consumer characteristics and Euro-4 eco-class. At the same time, the power remained the same: 106 hp. With. and 220.5 Nm of torque.

Engine under the symbol UMZ-421647

Gas-gasoline type in-line four-cylinder engine of Euro-4 class and a power of 100 hp. With. Torque is similar to previous engines - 220 Nm . Installed on GAZelle and Sobol commercial vehicles. Also developed on the basis of the UMZ-4216 .

One of the best engine variations in terms of its original dual-fuel nature due to the fact that operators do not need to additionally install LPG and register it in the prescribed manner.

Produced since 2012.

Engine coded A274 EvoTech 2.7

In 2014, Ulyanovsk Motor Plant began production of the EvoTech 2.7 gasoline engine. The engine differs from its UMP counterparts in its long service life, good traction, dynamic and operational characteristics, as well as a more efficient cooling system. The engine is designed for light commercial vehicles GAZelle BUSINESS and GAZelle NEXT.

Reviews on the engine, according to data from the forums, are contradictory. However, it is worth noting that with proper timely maintenance. All motors in the line are maintained for half a million kilometers or more.

Engine coded A2755 EvoTech

And, finally, the most modern version of the engine from Ulyanovsk. It has an environmental class of Euro-5 and the ability to work from the factory on both gasoline and liquefied gas.

Ulyanovsk also produces gasoline engines for UAZ cars, both carburetor and more modern injection ones. The production line includes: UMZ-4213 “Euro-3” (107 hp, Euro-3), UMZ-4213 (99 hp, Euro-2), UMZ-4213 “UAZ-3160” (104 hp, Euro-2), UMZ-421 (98 hp, Euro-0), UMZ-4218 (89 hp, Euro-0), UMZ-4178 (82 hp, Euro-0), Euro-0).

It is worth noting that all presented motors have a wide range of powers - from the simplest UMZ-4178 Euro-0 class with a power of 82 hp. With. with a maximum torque of 166 Nm to the UMZ-4213 Euro-3 engine with a volume of 2.9 liters and a power of 107 horsepower , intended for both UAZ passenger cars and UAZ trucks and wagons.

All gasoline engines have a classic 4-cylinder layout.

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The most reliable million-plus engines

Summary of the article:

• Diesel engines
• Gasoline engines
• Mitsubishi 4G63
• Honda D-series
• Opel 20ne
• Straight-six
• 1JZ-GE and 2JZ-GE
• BMW M30
• BMW M50
• V8 engines
• BMW M60
• Small Block

On any automobile website, in a garage or service center, there are daily debates of the sort: “which automaker produces better cars that don’t break down and don’t require large financial costs for maintenance.” In addition, every car owner has at least once heard the legend that there are million-dollar engines that practically do not break down. There really is a list of similar cars with durable and not particularly problematic power units. This article will be about them.

It is worth noting that we will be talking about motors that have been in use for a long time. This in no way means that currently automobile concerns have stopped producing high-quality engines. The thing is that to establish the fact of reliability it takes at least 4-5, or even more years. After all, the argument from the category “I drove 180,000 -200,000 kilometers in 3 years of working as a taxi and there were no problems with the engine” is clearly not suitable. In addition, the service life of the car’s “heart” largely depends on operating conditions. Aggressive driving style, cold starts, harsh climatic conditions, long periods of standing in traffic jams - all this negatively affects the quality characteristics of the engine.

Diesel engines

Diesel engines are traditionally considered more reliable than gasoline engines. As for the title of the most reliable diesel engine, two engines are vying for it:

Mercedes diesel engines were produced with five-cylinders and a mechanical Bosch fuel pump. The power of these engines is not their strongest feature - 130 hp. maximum, but low consumption and reliability are a clear advantage. The OM602 was used by the automaker for 17 years until 2002 and powers:

• W124, W201 and W210;
• G-class SUVs;
• minibuses T1 and Sprinter.

If defects in the fuel system and attachments are promptly eliminated, the mileage of a standard engine for this engine of 500,000-600,000 km can be approached to a record 2,000,000 km.

The Bavarian competitor, the M57, is no worse, and for those who like to “push the shoe” it is one of the best. Power starts at 201 hp. and reaches 286 hp. From 1999 to 2002, this power plant was recognized as the best in the category from 2.5 to 3 liters at the International Engine of the Year competition. This six-cylinder diesel engine was produced for 10 years until 1998 and was installed not only on BMW threes, fives, sevens and crossovers X3, X5, X6, but also on the British Land Rover Range Rover.

Gasoline engines

The most reliable 4-cylinder gasoline engines include the following power plants:

• Toyota 3S-FE.
• Mitsubishi 4G63.
• Honda D-series.
• Opel 20ne.
• Toyota 3S-FE

The 3S-FE from the Japanese automaker was in demand for a little over 14 years, starting in 1986, and powered the following models from this manufacturer:

• Camry;
• Celica;
• Karina;
• Crown;
• Avensis;
• RAV4;
• Picnic;
• MR2;
• Kaldina;
• Alteza.

In case of timely and proper maintenance, these engines easily crossed the 500,000-550,000 km mark.

Mitsubishi 4G63

From 1982 to 1986, these two-liter engines were produced with 1 camshaft and 3 valves. Since 1987, an engine with 2 camshafts (DOHC) has been used. Licensed copies of this power plant are currently being produced and are installed, in addition to Mitsubishi cars, on:

• Hyundai;
• Kia;
• Brilliance (Chinese brand).

The most reliable engines are considered to be non-turbocharged versions.

Honda D-series

These engines have been produced for almost 20 years, starting in 1984, and there are more than 10 varieties. These units were installed on Acura Integra, as well as the following Honda model ranges:

• Civic;
• Chord;
• Stream;
• HR-V. The thoughtfulness of the design allows you to count on a resource of 400,000-500,000 km without any problems, and the D15 and D16 variations are recognized as one of the most reliable.

Opel 20ne

This representative of the European engine industry was produced for 12 years until 1999 and produced up to 130 hp. This motor became famous for its ability to outlast the car itself, which set it in motion. 8 valves, a simple injection system, and a camshaft belt drive are the main factors for longevity. The 20ne engine was installed on the following Opel models:

• Cadet;
• Caliber;
• Aster;
• Omega;
• Frontera;
• Vectra.

It is also worth noting that similar power units were used by other automakers, which include:

• Oldsmobile;
• Buick;
• Holden.

Until last year, the successor to the 20ne engine, the C20XE, was used in racing and was installed on rally cars of the Chevrolet and Lada brands.

Straight-six

The most reliable in-line six-cylinder engines include the following engines:

• 1JZ-GE, as well as 2JZ-GE from Toyota.
• BMW M30.
• BMW M50.

1JZ-GE and 2JZ-GE

Japanese naturally-aspirated power plants with a volume of 2.5 to 3 liters have long been synonymous with the phrase “legendary engine”, which rarely go on the market without 750,000-1,000,000 km on the odometer. These engines were produced for 17 years, starting in 1990, and powered the following Toyota models:

• Supra;
• Mark II;
• Crown;
• Chaser;
• Soarer.

In addition, JZ was also installed on Lexus, in particular on the Is 300 and GS 300 cars.

BMW M30

This Bavarian engine has been installed on cars since 1968 and was in demand until 1994. A block cast from cast iron, a timing chain and a 12-cylinder cylinder head made of aluminum are the main characteristics of this engine, which allowed it to cover hundreds of thousands of kilometers. The minimum engine volume is 2.5 liters, and the maximum is 3.4 liters. Power is in the range of 150-220 hp.

The turbocharged version of the M30 is abbreviated M102B34 and produces 252 hp. As for the degree of reliability, it is insignificant, but still inferior in this indicator to the conventional M30 engine, which covers 500,000 km.

These power plants were used on BMW fives, sixes and sevens of several generations at once.

BMW M50

The engines of this series have become an excellent continuation of Bavarian reliability, which also overcome the 500,000 km mark without any particular difficulties. The volume of the power unit starts from 2.0 and reaches 2.5 liters, and the power level is 150-192 hp.

As for the main technical characteristics, the cylinder block was still made of cast iron, but its head became four valves per cylinder. Later models used a new gas distribution system - VANOS.

V8 engines

Despite the fact that the complexity of the layout and the lighter structure of the V-shaped eight do not add reliability to the engine, they still exist.

BMW M60

One of such power plants is the BMW M60, and the reason for this is the following factors:

well-designed design; good safety margin; relatively low level of forcing; use of a double-row chain.

All this made it possible to cover 300,000–500,000 km without major repairs.

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Advantages of diesel engines

The first diesel engines for passenger cars were simply smaller copies of engines that were installed on heavy vehicles. Thanks to innovative engineering solutions, modern diesel engines have received unique characteristics and become quieter and more powerful. Passenger diesel cars are now popular and in demand. The following are their main advantages:

• The efficiency of a diesel engine is higher than its gasoline-powered counterpart. It converts 36% of the fuel energy into useful energy, while a gasoline unit only converts 26%;
• the likelihood of fire is significantly lower than that of gasoline options;
• the cost of fuel is lower than the price of gasoline;
• efficiency - fuel consumption is 25% lower than gasoline;
• low toxicity of exhaust gases does not pollute the environment;
• lack of ignition system;
• endurance of a diesel engine, and, accordingly, its long operation, in contrast to gasoline units;
• high power acceleration speed due to the presence of a turbocharger;
• fuel acts as oil, lubricating the main parts of the engine;
• water resistance, unpretentiousness and universal cross-country ability in off-road conditions;
• popularity.

Of course, it cannot be said that the diesel engine is so ideal and does not have any shortcomings. Among the disadvantages are:

• diesel fuel has a lower freezing point than gasoline;
• Quite noisy operation of the unit at idle;
• high cost of spare parts;
• a high power starter is required;
• engine sensitivity to low-quality and dirty fuel;
• before starting the engine you have to wait until the combustion chamber warms up;
• the diesel unit is not designed to operate at high speeds;
• in winter, you cannot use “summer” diesel fuel;
• in severe frosts, starting the engine will be quite problematic due to insufficient compression.

What cars have million-dollar engines?

There is a common misconception that all automotive power plants break down and require replacement after a couple of hundred thousand kilometers. However, this is not the case, as confirmed by million-plus engines. The list of cars on which they are installed is large, although often these are models that have already left the series. It is worth understanding what such engines are, as well as what cars they are installed on.

What is a millionaire engine

Before looking at which cars are equipped with a million-dollar engine, it’s worth considering what they are. Such power plants are capable of serving more than a million kilometers, which is why the corresponding name arose. To achieve such performance, the motor must have a number of characteristics, such as maintainability and durability.

At the same time, millionaires do not necessarily have to operate without a single repair during this entire service life. This is due to the fact that the manufacturer does not provide a service life of 1 million kilometers for all parts. The most reliable Japanese engines that allow achieving such indicators are produced by Toyota. But not every unit is capable of producing such a resource. It is also important to take into account timely maintenance of the car, as well as the driver’s driving style.

Engines are designed for long-term operation

Engine choice: gasoline or diesel

A controversial topic among drivers is which engine is the most reliable: gasoline or diesel. There are only 3 types of power plants capable of achieving a millionth resource. These include:

1. Diesel, most of which are considered very reliable and durable.
2. Gasoline, made in the form of an inline 4. Their service life is comparable to diesel models.
3. Gasoline inline 6s. Despite the high power levels they develop, such models have virtually no vibrations while driving.

Occasionally, domestic GAZ cars were able to overcome the mileage threshold of a million kilometers. This situation occurred with type 406 motors. But the most reliable are diesel engines, which is due to their design.

List of cars with the best engines

It’s also worth considering which cars have million-dollar engines. It is important to say separately about each model.

Mitsubishi 4G63

This engine was first installed on cars in 1982. At the same time, at first only 1 camshaft was installed on the model. However, after 6 years they began to be equipped with two such elements at once. These power plants were used not only by Mitsubishi, but also by the Korean companies Hyundai and Kia. During the entire production period, many modernizations were carried out.

Toyota 3S-FE

Another Japanese representative of the “millionaire” is the Toyota 3S-FE engine, which has a volume of 2 liters. It is considered one of the most reliable inline 4-wheel drive models. It was produced for 14 years from 1986.

A feature was considered to be increased maintainability, as well as the ability to work at high loads for a long time. With timely maintenance, such engines ran for more than 1 million km, and sometimes the mileage reached 1.5 million.

Toyota engines are considered one of the most reliable

Honda D-series

This type of power plant was produced in more than 10 different versions. Its volume varied between 1.2-1.7 liters depending on the modification. The maximum engine power was 130 hp. pp., which was always enough for the car models with which it was equipped. D15 and D16, based on multiple tests, turned out to be the most viable options.

Toyota 1JZ-GE

This type of motor is available in 2 types: 2.5 and 3.0 liters. A similar inline 6 was produced for 18 years from 1990. The reliability of such power plants is evidenced by the fact that some models have served more than 1 million km even without major repairs. These engines were used both in Toyota cars and in the premium Lexus brand, whose cars were produced for the US market.

BMW M30/50

One of the most reliable engines of the Bavarian automaker is the M30 model. It was produced in several versions. The first had a volume of 2.5 liters, producing 150 liters. s., and the second is 3.4 liters with a power of 220 hp. With. But another engine model, the M50, had several modifications with a volume range of 2-2.5 liters, as well as power ratings of 150-195 “horses”. The reliability of this power unit was ensured by the presence of a cast iron body and the use of a chain rather than a belt as a timing drive.

Mercedes-Benz OM602

A well-known German diesel engine that was produced for 17 years from 1985. Despite the small power figures, which did not exceed 130 hp. pp., even in maximum versions the engine was distinguished by increased reliability. Often there were cars without major repairs of the power plant that traveled more than 1 million km. This ensured the worldwide fame of this company as a manufacturer of reliable and high-quality cars.

There are engine lines with a service life of more than 1 million km. Due to this, such units are called “millionaires”. The main manufacturers of such power plants are BMW, Toyota, and Mercedes. However, it is important to monitor the car and carry out timely maintenance so that the engine lasts a long time.

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Millionaire engine - a list of cars with the best engine

There is a debate among motorists: is there an indestructible engine or not? Do such motors actually exist? This article will provide a list of cars with million-dollar engines.

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What is a millionaire engine?

The first step is to find out what lies behind this phrase “millionaire engine”. This can be deciphered as a power unit that has covered a distance of more than 1 million km.

Many will immediately begin to object that this is all a myth and this cannot happen, but in fact such motors exist, and there are many of them.

The impeccable reliability of the internal combustion engine is determined by the following main indicators:

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

But it is worth saying that the concept of million-dollar engines does not mean at all that the car will cover such a mileage without major repairs. This means that the manufacturer provides a parts lifespan of one million. The undoubted leaders in the production of such motors are:

• Japanese cars;
• American-made cars;
• German cars.

It is also worth saying that not all engines will be able to go through such a mileage, because the condition will largely depend on timely maintenance (MOT) and driving style.

Which engine is better, gasoline or diesel?

Also, among motorists there is still ongoing debate about which type of engine is more reliable and how long does it last, gasoline or diesel? To answer this question, it is necessary to resort to statistics, which show that cars with a diesel engine are no longer killed. Motors that have actually covered such a resource can be divided into several types:

• diesel These types of motors have gained a reputation for being durable and reliable;
• gasoline inline fours. Cars with such engines compete for popularity and reliability with diesel ones;
• gasoline inline sixes. These motors are highly powerful and have virtually no vibration while driving;
• V-shaped "eights". Such engines come in large sizes, and unlike the first three, they cannot boast of a long service life of the vehicle, although this cannot be said about engines made in the USA.

There have also been rare cases when a domestic GAZelle car with a 406 engine exceeded the 1 million km mark. We have figured out what a millionaire is, now we should move on to a small list of such cars, because many motorists do not know on which cars such units can be found.

List of cars with million-dollar engines

Now it’s worth presenting a small list of engines that have actually exceeded their intended service life, i.e. are millionaires. Among the gasoline ones, the following can be noted:

• Mitsubishi 4G63;
• Toyota 3S-FE;
• Honda D-series;
• Toyota 1JZ-GE and 1JZ-GE;
• BMW M30 and M50.

The following engine brands are among the long-lived diesel engines:

• BMW M57;
• Mercedes-Benz OM602.

Well, now each model needs to be considered in more detail.

Mitsubishi 4G63

The Japanese 2-liter engine was born in 1982. The first models were produced with one camshaft, but after 5-6 years, cars with two camshafts began to be produced. Such engines were installed on Mitsubishi, Huyndai and Kia. Over the long years of production, they have been modernized several times.

It is worth noting that its licensed copy is still produced in factories in China, and is currently installed on a Chinese-made Brilliance car.

Toyota 3S-FE

The 2-liter Toyota 3S-FE engines are also considered millionaires. Among the inline fours, it is one of the most reliable and indestructible. Its production period is from 1986 to 2000. The 16 valve four-cylinder engine is highly maintainable and can withstand high loads. If scheduled maintenance is carried out in a timely manner, such engines can travel over 500 thousand kilometers without major repairs.

Honda D-series

The model range of the car manufacturer Honda, in its assortment, has more than a dozen different engine modifications, with volumes from 1.2 to 1.7 liters, and are rightfully considered indestructible. In such engines, the internal combustion engine power reaches 130 horsepower, which is quite good for cars with small volumes. As numerous tests have shown, the D15 and D16 models are considered the most unkillable.

Toyota 1JZ-GE and 1JZ-GE

Such engines already belong to in-line sixes, and they were produced between 1990 and 2007. They are presented in two volumes: 2.5 and 3.0 liters. There have been cases where some cars with such engines have covered a million kilometers without major repairs. Some motorists call them “legendary”. They were installed both on their own cars and on some American Lexus models.

BMW M30 and M50

Cars equipped with engines of such models should also be classified as million-dollar vehicles. The M30 model was produced with volumes of 2.5-3.4 liters, and had a power from 150 to 220 “horses”. But the M50 model was produced with volumes of 2. -2.5 liters and engine power from 150 to 195 horsepower.

The main secret of the reliability of these engines was the cast-iron housing of the power unit, and the timing drive was carried out by a chain. Such engines are capable of covering 500 thousand kilometers without the need for major repairs, and the service life provided by the manufacturer is a million kilometers.

BMW M57

Cars with these types of engines are also among the million-dollar cars. They were produced between 1998 and 2008, and were installed on almost all BMW cars that were produced during this period. In addition to high reliability, the main positive feature of such engines was the impressive dynamics of the car.

Mercedes-Benz OM602

This diesel engine was produced from 1985 to 2002, and had power from 90 to 130 horsepower. As you can see, this model is not very powerful, but its main distinguishing ability is high reliability. If you follow all the instructions in the service book on time, then such engines can travel up to a million kilometers without serious breakdowns.

Results

Based on the results of all the above information, it is time to sum up. Cars with million-dollar engines exist, and there are quite a few of them. But in order for the car to last that long, it is necessary to carry out scheduled maintenance, as well as monitor the condition of the internal combustion engine. There is also a contract engine, but it will be discussed in the next article.

Best regards, Maxim Markov!

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