When does a blown engine become a problem?
When does a blown engine become a problem?
The biggest problems arose between 107,000-153,000 miles. Instead of an A4, CR said a Lexus ES or an Acura TLX were far more reliable alternatives. Up next, the 2008 Ford F-350 fell on CR’s blown engine list. The hulking 6.4-liter turbodiesel engine often showed problems around the 65,000-119,000 mile mark.
What makes a Chevy engine have a problem?
With a combination of the PCV valve the AFM and the valve cover design, you have the makings for a disaster. For vehicles with this issue, the problem can be traced the AFM pressure relief valve within the crankcase- or the PCV system.
What kind of car has a blown engine?
The 2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman duo were found to exhibit major engine problems near the 122,000-129,500 mile mark. From the same model year, a Mazda3 is the better choice. A bread-and-butter crossover that fills US roads, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain tie for the next spot on the list.
Is there a problem with the Chevy Vortec engine?
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With a combination of the PCV valve the AFM and the valve cover design, you have the makings for a disaster. For vehicles with this issue, the problem can be traced the AFM pressure relief valve within the crankcase- or the PCV system.
3L [&Vortec&] engine, the LU3, which was manufactured from 2003-2014 has been known to [&consume&] excessive amounts of [&oil&]. Owners [&have&] reported the car requiring [&two&] quarts or more of [&oil&] in between normal [&oil&] changes. The excessive [&oil&] [&consumption&] is likely to be caused by the Active Fuel Management system.
Are there any problems with the 5.3 liter Chevy engine?
The 5.3 engine not only can succumb to engine sludge, but to faulty sensors. While this is a very common problem with this type of engine, it can be frustrating nonetheless. There are some quality oil sensors that will increase the performance.
What to do about a Chevy Silverado engine problem?
Either the engine is removed, stripped down to a bare engine block and undergo an engine rebuild with new piston rings, seals, and gaskets, or the complete engine assembly is replaced with a new one. That’s not the end of the 5.3 Chevy engine problems, unfortunately. We all know how important engine maintenance is to long-term vehicle health.
