Which diesel engine is most reliable?

7.3L Ford Power Stroke (#1 Reliable Diesel Engine)
After several decades, the 7.3L Powerstroke is regarded as the most reliable diesel engine among its sophisticated counterparts. This diesel engine was a product of the joint venture between International Navistar (now Navistar International) and Ford.
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Which diesel engine lasts longest?

Cummins is the brand of engine found in the Dodge diesel and Ram diesel truck lines. Like the Duramax, Cummins diesel engines can be expected to last a long time. Between 350,000 and 500,000 miles is usually considered high mileage on a Cummins diesel.
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What is the best current diesel engine?

Many consider the Duramax 6.6-liter (Chevy/GM), the Cummins 6.7-liter (Dodge) and the Powerstroke 6.7-liter as the best diesel engines available for 2021-2022 pickup trucks.
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Which is better Cummins or Duramax?

The Duramax leads with horsepower, but the Cummins is the king of torque with numbers up to 1,000 ft-lbs depending on the truck.
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Which is better Cummins or Caterpillar?

In terms of fuel efficiency, Cummins' engines are 6% better than Caterpillar . That's not the only area where CMI's coming out on top. It's taking share from CAT in other heavy-duty engines as well. Cummins is taking share from all its competitors, actually, as it's now the largest supplier to Paccar .
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6 Best Diesel Engines of All Time



What engine will last the longest?

Ranked: the longest-living car engines
  • Rolls-Royce L-Series: 1959-2020 (61 years) ...
  • Rolls-Royce L-Series: 1959-2020 (61 years) ...
  • Chevrolet Small Block: 1955-present (64 years) ...
  • Chevrolet Small Block: 1955-present (64 years) ...
  • Volkswagen Type 1: 1938-2003 (65 years) ...
  • Volkswagen Type 1: 1938-2003 (65 years)
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What's the most reliable engine?

So here we are to show you the most reliable engines ever made.
  1. 1 General Motors LS Engine. WallpaperSafari.
  2. 2 Mercedes-Benz OM617 Diesel Engine. via DieselMercedes. ...
  3. 3 Nissan RB26DETT Engine. ...
  4. 4 BMW M57 Diesel Engine. ...
  5. 5 Lexus 2UR-GSE Engine. ...
  6. 6 Lexus 1UZFE Engine. ...
  7. 7 Honda K Series Engine. ...
  8. 8 Honda B Series Engine. ...
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What is the best engine of all time?

  • 1) Small-Block V8: Chevrolet. The iconic American V8 engine has been sold in more than 100 million vehicles. ...
  • 2) Flat 4: Volkswagen. ...
  • 3) Model T Engine: Ford. ...
  • 4) Fuhrmann Engine: Porsche. ...
  • 5) B-Series: Honda. ...
  • 6) XK6: Jaguar. ...
  • 8) 22R/R-E: Toyota. ...
  • 9) S70/2: BMW.
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Which Toyota engine is most reliable?

Some of the best Toyota engines
  • The 2JZ-GTE. The 2JZ-GTE is the Toyota Supra's famous turbocharged inline 6-cylinder. ...
  • The 22R-E. The 22R-E helped solidify Toyota's reputation for building tough, reliable trucks. ...
  • The 4U-GSE. ...
  • The T Engine Series. ...
  • 1GD-FTVFhall.
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What is the best engine type?

  • BMW 3.0-Liter Turbocharged Inline-Six. 2020 BMW M340i. ...
  • Daimler 3.0-Liter 48V Turbo Inline-Six. ...
  • FCA 3.6-Liter 48V eTorque V6. ...
  • Ford 2.3-Liter High Performance Turbo Four-Cylinder. ...
  • GM 3.0-Liter Turbo Diesel Inline-Six. ...
  • GM 6.2-Liter V8. ...
  • Honda 2.0-Liter Atkinson i-VTEC Four-Cylinder/HEV. ...
  • Hyundai 150-kW Propulsion System.
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What is the most reliable vehicle of all time?

What are the Most Reliable Cars of All Time?
  • Honda Civic. Honda's sales today may not compare to the likes of Toyota or Volkswagen, but it is still one of the world's leading automobile and motorcycle manufacturers. ...
  • Honda Accord. ...
  • Honda CR-V. ...
  • Toyota Camry. ...
  • Toyota Corolla. ...
  • Mazda MX-5. ...
  • Mazda 3. ...
  • Lexus LS 400.
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Are diesels more reliable than petrol?

Diesel cars are more than three times as likely to break down as their petrol counterparts and will typically cost 20% more to fix when they go wrong.
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Do diesels last longer?

Diesel engines do last longer than petrol ones. Diesel is a light oil and when burned and used as fuel by the vehicle it lubricates the parts of the engine. This prolongs the life of the engine. Petrol is a detergent and washes away oil from the components of the engine, therefore, wearing it out quicker.
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What is high mileage for a diesel engine?

As for what's considered high mileage for specific diesel engines? According to Prosource Diesel, anything over 350,000-miles is considered high mileage for a used diesel pickup with a Cummins or Duramax engine under its hood. Anything over 350,000-miles is also regarded as high mileage for a Powerstroke diesel engine.
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Are diesel engines more reliable?

Digital Trends reports that diesel engines tend to be more durable and last longer than gas engines, with reliable operation and minimal required maintenance.
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How many miles can diesel engine last?

But an amazing fact is that diesel engines can run for 1,000,000-1,500,000 miles before needing any major diesel repairs. If kept well-maintained, a diesel engine can be driven for about 30 years or more.
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Are Toyota diesel cars reliable?

Toyota engines have an absolutely brilliant record for reliability, whether they or petrol or diesel. They haven't suffered many of the problems that have afflicted diesel engine ranges here in South Africa for various reasons (often due to hard high-altitude running and low fuel quality).
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What are the disadvantages of diesel engines?

Some other downsides to diesel are:
  • Increased cost. Diesel is more expensive to buy at the pump than petrol, and the higher purchase price of a diesel car can bump up insurance costs. ...
  • Driving experience. Diesel engines tend to be noisier than petrol due to their high running pressure.
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Are Mercedes diesel engines reliable?

These powerful and efficient diesels are designed with advanced controls for smooth power delivery, low emissions and reduced fuel consumption. As with any modern engine, these engines require regular service to maintain reliability and can suffer from a variety of problems as they get older.
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Are Ford engines reliable?

Consumer Reports have consistently put Ford at the bottom end of the scale for reliability, as have J.D Power.
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Why are Honda engines so reliable?

Honda sets the standard for reliable, hard-working engines. Our engines are built with high-quality components designed for optimum performance in the harshest environments.
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What cars will last 500 000 miles?

15 Cars That Will Last Longer Than 300,000 Miles
  • 15 Volvo P1800.
  • 14 Porsche 356.
  • 13 Lexus LS 400.
  • 12 Honda Accord.
  • 11 GMC Yukon XL.
  • 10 Toyota Camry.
  • 9 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
  • 8 Toyota Corolla.
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