Chin Diesel
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We have to do this every few months.
This question has less to do with the car and more with the engines. I realize smaller displacement engines take up less room and should weigh less, so if you can get the same production from a smaller package, that is the way to go.
That being said, I've never had to maintain and upkeep a turbo 4 engine. My son is looking to buy a car, he actually likes bigger sedans vice trucks, SUV or compacts. Whatever, it's his choice and he's saved a bunch of money. It'll be his first car, my sole goal is to help guide him towards a good use of his money.
Ford has an EcoBoost 1.5L which is showing up on several searches. Does anyone have experience directly with that engine?
I realize many European manufacturers have been making turbo 4's for decades and many of them are now less than 2 liters. Anyone have experience with upkeep cost on these smaller 4's? I'm less worried about $60 oil changes than I am long term costs of the engine reliability.
This question has less to do with the car and more with the engines. I realize smaller displacement engines take up less room and should weigh less, so if you can get the same production from a smaller package, that is the way to go.
That being said, I've never had to maintain and upkeep a turbo 4 engine. My son is looking to buy a car, he actually likes bigger sedans vice trucks, SUV or compacts. Whatever, it's his choice and he's saved a bunch of money. It'll be his first car, my sole goal is to help guide him towards a good use of his money.
Ford has an EcoBoost 1.5L which is showing up on several searches. Does anyone have experience directly with that engine?
I realize many European manufacturers have been making turbo 4's for decades and many of them are now less than 2 liters. Anyone have experience with upkeep cost on these smaller 4's? I'm less worried about $60 oil changes than I am long term costs of the engine reliability.