The Most Reliable Mercedes Benz Engine • Toyota 1jz-ge

EZ30 and EZ360 from Subaru • Particular attention is paid to the OM601-OM606 engines.

Diesel units

Application: Audi 80 B4, Audi A4 (1st generation), Audi A3 (1st generation), Audi 100/A6 (C4), Audi A6 (C5), Seat Alhambra, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba, Seat Inca, Seat León, Seat Toledo, VW Caddy, VW Polo, VW Golf, VW Vento, VW Bora, VW Passat, VW Sharan, VW Transporter, Ford Galaxy (1st generation), Škoda Fabia and Škoda Octavia (1st generation).
Bavarian engines are no less deserved than Stuttgart ones. These in-line six-cylinder diesel engines, in addition to impressive reliability, were also distinguished by a very lively disposition, greatly contributing to the change in the image of the diesel engine. It is no longer possible to perceive the BMW 330D in the E46 body as a slow car for pensioners or taxi drivers; it is a driver’s car, but with a powerful and high-torque diesel engine.

The power of these engines in different versions varied from 201 hp. up to 286 hp, and they were produced from 1998 to 2008 and were installed on most Bavarian models of the decade. All of them, from the third series to the seventh, had variants with the M57. They are also found on Range Rover - the engine of the legendary “Moomusik” was from this series.

By the way, our hero had an equally legendary ancestor, albeit not so common. The M51 family of engines was produced from 1991 to 2000. The engines had a lot of minor problems, but the mechanics are unanimous: serious breakdowns are rare and it “runs well” at least until mileage of 350-500 thousand.

BMW M57 • Toyota 3s-fe