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Does your Toyota have a VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence) engine that has developed a noticeable rattle whenever you start the engine? If so, then you will want to know what is going on and why in some cases you can wait a while before repairs whereas in other cases repairs have to be done right away for this common Toyota problem.

Some Toyota and Lexus models had a known problem with external head gasket leaks. Find out now why this problem is there, what you can do to prevent it, and the one thing you should never allow a garage to do when fixing a head gasket leak problem in Toyota and Lexus models with this engine.

Into its second generation of the Ford EcoBoost engine, there remains a timing problem that continues, but does not go away for very long after a repair. Find out now what part this Ford mechanic says Ford owners need to make sure their garage is using when repairing their vehicle’s timing problem with the new and improved part rather than the old failing part Ford is reputedly still trying to unload onto its customers.

Here’s an informative explanation by a Ford mechanic why the Ford 5.4L 3V Triton engines are jumping their timing and cracking valve covers.

After working on cars for over 20 years, this mechanic lists and discusses six vehicles with fatal engines or transmissions that virtually destroys the value of the vehicle and your car budget.

As a continuation of an earlier article about the potential perils and pitfalls of engine swapping, here’s a good example of choosing a classic chevy engine swap with this popular model and what you should really consider having done before putting a new engine in---that will save you money down the road.