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4JJ3 Engine Problems: Isuzu 3.0L Diesel Faults, Causes and Fixes
The Isuzu 4JJ3 has earned a reputation as one of the toughest diesels in any Australian ute — and it mostly deserves…
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Toyota 2ZR Engine Guide: Specs, Problems, Models and Reliability
The Toyota 2ZR engine is a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder from Toyota’s ZR family, built with an aluminium block, twin overhead cams…
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Toyota 86 Engines by Year: Codes, Sizes & Changes
There are only two Toyota 86 engine options ever fitted to Australian-delivered cars: the 2.0-litre FA20 boxer four that powered every 86…
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BMW Engine in a Toyota? Lexus & Subaru Explained
Yes — and it surprises a lot of people. The current Toyota Supra runs a BMW straight-six, the GR86 runs a Subaru…
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Common Toyota Engine Problems and How to Fix Them
Toyota’s reputation is well earned, but a few engines have genuine weak points — and knowing them early is the difference between…
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The Toyota Water Engine: Separating Myth From Real Hydrogen Technology
Search for a Toyota water engine and you’ll find plenty of videos promising a car that runs on tap water. It’s an…
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The Most Reliable Toyota Engines Ever Built, Ranked
Ask ten mechanics which is the best Toyota engine and you’ll get ten answers — but the same handful of engine codes…
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Toyota Engine Oil: Types, Grades and Capacities Explained
Putting the wrong oil in a modern Toyota isn’t a small mistake. Today’s engines run remarkably thin oils — some as light…
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Toyota Corolla Engine Size by Year: The Full Specs Database
If you’re checking the engine size of a Toyota Corolla — to buy a replacement, match a part, or just settle a…