

Nissan Titan, Nissan Armada, Infinity QX56 or the QX80 with the 5.6L V8 engine. Related article: Consumer Reports Mechanics Advise Avoiding These Models Known for Blowing a GasketĦ. They are typically diagnosed with blown head gasket and engine overheating problems…among sundry problems too numerous to mention.
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Related article: Timing Chain and Timing Belt Problems and Repair Demonstrated by Mechanicsĥ.ğiat-made 3.6L engines that are notorious for cracked cylinder heads found in the Dodge Caravan, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey, Chrysler Town and Country, and the Jeep Wrangler.

Related article: The First Thing to Check with a Check Engine Light Warning They have timing chain problems, timing guide problems….” If you see a check engine light come on indicating that there is a timing related problem, you have to have the engine serviced immediately for repair or will have the experience of your engine grenading on you as the timing chain breaks and the pistons slam against the valves. “They are so cheaply made, they will fall apart very fast,” says the Car Wizard.Ĥ.Ěny GM vehicle with the 3.6L V6-cylinder engine such as the larger GM vehicles: the Buick Enclave, the GM Arcadia, the Chevrolet Traverse, the Cadillac ATS, CTS, and CT6- that the Car Wizard states “These engines are trash. That’s how backlogged repairs are on vehicles with this problematic engine with turbo issues, oil burning rings and other internal engine issues.

According to the host, these engines fail so often that there are no replacement engines to be expected available until 2024. Related article: The Sealed Transmission White Lieģ.Ěny cars that have the 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine such as the Buick Encore, Chevy Sonic, Chevy Trax, and Chevy Cruise. “These transmissions are absolutely 100% intolerant of any skipped maintenance” says the host adding that the oil and filter MUST be changed regularly every 30-40K miles or they are guaranteed to fail…even though they are advertised as “sealed for life” transmissions never needing any maintenance! One fun fact from the Car Wizard is that “No one rebuilds these transmissions.” Instead, it’s a $7,000-8,000 replacement in your vehicle. There’s no true fix for these motors.Ģ.Ěny year Nissan Q, Maxima, Altima, Rogue, Sentra models from 2006-2010 that came with the CVT transmission. Related article: One Fatal Flaw That is Destroying Vehicles with Ford Enginesġ.Ěny of the Ford F-150, F-250, E-150, E-250 Expedition or Excursion models with the 5.4L 3-valve Triton motor: blocked oil passages and cam phase problems that the host says ".if there 10 on a lot-3-4 of them will have at least one of these problems that will run you $7,000 to fix"-but only temporarily. Related article: Vehicles Rated Most Likely to Need Repairs the First 12 Months After Buying Here is a summary of the makes and models carrying the engines and transmissions the Car Wizard highly recommends car buyers to avoid based on his years of experience that are the ones new and used car shoppers should stay away from. Relates article: Used Car Transmission Problem Options You Need To Know Here is some need-to-know info in a “Do Not Buy” video on specific models with engines and transmissions recently posted on the Car Wizard YouTube channel that the host advises potential buyers not to just walk away…but run away from any model carrying his list of fatal engines and transmissions. Don’t Walk-RUN from These Vehicles Listed
