{"id":57387,"date":"2024-12-14T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=57387"},"modified":"2024-12-12T02:17:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T10:17:30","slug":"diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Diesel Engine Designs That Didn&#8217;t Stand the Test of Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Diesel engines have powered everything from trucks to ships, but not all designs were built to last. Some engines, despite early promise, just couldn&#8217;t keep up with the demands of time. In this list, we&#8217;ll take a look at 9 diesel engine designs that failed to stand the test of time, exploring what went wrong and why they faded into history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Mitsubishi_4D56\" title=\"Mitsubishi 4D56\">Mitsubishi 4D56<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Mercedes-Benz_OM621\" title=\"Mercedes-Benz OM621\">Mercedes-Benz OM621<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Toyota_2L-TE_Turbo_Diesel\" title=\"Toyota 2L-TE Turbo Diesel\">Toyota 2L-TE Turbo Diesel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Volkswagen_16L_Diesel\" title=\"Volkswagen 1.6L Diesel\">Volkswagen 1.6L Diesel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Nissan_LD28_Diesel\" title=\"Nissan LD28 Diesel\">Nissan LD28 Diesel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Detroit_Diesel_8V71\" title=\"Detroit Diesel 8V71\">Detroit Diesel 8V71<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Isuzu_30L_4JJ3-TCX_Diesel\" title=\"Isuzu 3.0L 4JJ3-TCX Diesel\">Isuzu 3.0L 4JJ3-TCX Diesel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Chrysler_22L_Turbo_Diesel\" title=\"Chrysler 2.2L Turbo Diesel\">Chrysler 2.2L Turbo Diesel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#Land_Rover_25L_Turbo_Diesel\" title=\"Land Rover 2.5L Turbo Diesel\">Land Rover 2.5L Turbo Diesel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#20_Cars_with_Advanced_Safety_Features_for_New_Drivers\" title=\"20 Cars with Advanced Safety Features for New Drivers\">20 Cars with Advanced Safety Features for New Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\/#19_Hidden_Car_Features_You_Didnt_Know_You_Had\" title=\"19 Hidden Car Features You Didn&#8217;t Know You Had\">19 Hidden Car Features You Didn&#8217;t Know You Had<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitsubishi_4D56\"><\/span><strong>Mitsubishi 4D56<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mitsubishi-4D56-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mitsubishi-4D56-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mitsubishi-4D56-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mitsubishi-4D56-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mitsubishi-4D56.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Mr.choppers \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Mitsubishi+4D56&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:1991_Mitsubishi_Pajero_2.5TD_Wagon_4D56_engine.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Mitsubishi+4D56&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:1991_Mitsubishi_Pajero_2.5TD_Wagon_4D56_engine.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While initially popular, the 4D56 engine faced numerous issues over time, including premature timing belt failures and overheating problems. These flaws significantly reduced its reliability, especially in markets where it was used in tough, off-road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mercedes-Benz_OM621\"><\/span><strong>Mercedes-Benz OM621<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mercedes-Benz-OM621.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mercedes-Benz-OM621.jpg 946w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mercedes-Benz-OM621-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mercedes-Benz-OM621-768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Gonzosft \/<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Mercedes-Benz+OM621&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Mercedes-Benz-OM621.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Mercedes-Benz+OM621&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Mercedes-Benz-OM621.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While reliable in some respects, early versions of the OM621 struggled with low power output and durability issues. The engine design couldn&#8217;t meet the growing demands of the market, and it was soon overshadowed by more robust options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toyota_2L-TE_Turbo_Diesel\"><\/span><strong>Toyota 2L-TE Turbo Diesel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"995\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Toyota-2L-TE-Turbo-Diesel-1024x995.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Toyota-2L-TE-Turbo-Diesel-1024x995.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Toyota-2L-TE-Turbo-Diesel-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Toyota-2L-TE-Turbo-Diesel-768x746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Toyota-2L-TE-Turbo-Diesel.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Morio \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Toyota+2L-TE&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:1982_Toyota_2L-TE_Type_engine_rear.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Toyota+2L-TE&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:1982_Toyota_2L-TE_Type_engine_rear.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Known for its susceptibility to head gasket issues and cracking cylinder heads, the 2L-TE was problematic in hotter climates. Its poor design under high-stress conditions caused overheating and long-term reliability problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volkswagen_16L_Diesel\"><\/span><strong>Volkswagen 1.6L Diesel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Volkswagen-1.6L-Diesel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Volkswagen-1.6L-Diesel.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Volkswagen-1.6L-Diesel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Volkswagen-1.6L-Diesel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Volkswagen-1.6L-Diesel-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Cjp24\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Volkswagen+1.6L&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Ultralight_trike_equipped_with_Volkswagen_Beetle_engine.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Volkswagen+1.6L&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Ultralight_trike_equipped_with_Volkswagen_Beetle_engine.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This engine was slow, underpowered, and known for frequent injector pump issues. Despite its early popularity in fuel-conscious markets, its sluggish performance and unreliability led to its eventual downfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nissan_LD28_Diesel\"><\/span><strong>Nissan LD28 Diesel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Nissan-LD28-Diesel-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Nissan-LD28-Diesel-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Nissan-LD28-Diesel-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Nissan-LD28-Diesel-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Nissan-LD28-Diesel-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Nissan-LD28-Diesel-2048x1302.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: TTTNIS\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Nissan+LD28+engine&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:1981_Nissan_Skyline_280D_GT_engine_room.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Nissan+LD28+engine&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:1981_Nissan_Skyline_280D_GT_engine_room.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Known for camshaft wear and low oil pressure, the LD28 suffered from poor durability in long-term use. Its reliability was compromised due to weak components that couldn&#8217;t handle extended driving, particularly in commercial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detroit_Diesel_8V71\"><\/span><strong>Detroit Diesel 8V71<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Detroit-Diesel-8V71-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Detroit-Diesel-8V71-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Detroit-Diesel-8V71-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Detroit-Diesel-8V71-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Detroit-Diesel-8V71-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Detroit-Diesel-8V71-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Mark Holloway\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Detroit%20Diesel%208V71&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Detroit_Diesel_V-8_Block_laying_by_Mill_(25563688895).jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Detroit%20Diesel%208V71&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Detroit_Diesel_V-8_Block_laying_by_Mill_(25563688895).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Though powerful, this engine was highly inefficient and prone to overheating under heavy loads. Its two-stroke design, while innovative at the time, became outdated and couldn&#8217;t compete with more efficient four-stroke engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isuzu_30L_4JJ3-TCX_Diesel\"><\/span><strong>Isuzu 3.0L 4JJ3-TCX Diesel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Isuzu-3.0L-4JJ3-TCX-Diesel-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Isuzu-3.0L-4JJ3-TCX-Diesel-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Isuzu-3.0L-4JJ3-TCX-Diesel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Isuzu-3.0L-4JJ3-TCX-Diesel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Isuzu-3.0L-4JJ3-TCX-Diesel-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Isuzu-3.0L-4JJ3-TCX-Diesel-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Isuzu-3.0L-4JJ3-TCX-Diesel-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Nimda01\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Isuzu+4JX1&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Isuzu_4JJ3-TCX_Engine.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Isuzu+4JX1&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Isuzu_4JJ3-TCX_Engine.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Known for injector issues and a poorly designed oil system, the 4JJ3-TCX suffered from low durability. These flaws caused frequent breakdowns, making it a costly engine to maintain and repair over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chrysler_22L_Turbo_Diesel\"><\/span>C<strong>hrysler 2.2L Turbo Diesel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chrysler-2.2L-Turbo-Diesel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chrysler-2.2L-Turbo-Diesel.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chrysler-2.2L-Turbo-Diesel-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chrysler-2.2L-Turbo-Diesel-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Waraudon\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Chrysler+2.2L&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Chrysler_2.2_TBI.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Chrysler+2.2L&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Chrysler_2.2_TBI.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This engine had poor fuel efficiency and a reputation for frequent breakdowns. Its lack of power and overall reliability issues meant that it never gained traction in the diesel market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Land_Rover_25L_Turbo_Diesel\"><\/span><strong>Land Rover 2.5L Turbo Diesel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-2.5L-Turbo-Diesel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-2.5L-Turbo-Diesel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-2.5L-Turbo-Diesel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-2.5L-Turbo-Diesel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Land-Rover-2.5L-Turbo-Diesel.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Dylan Schaffner \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Land+Rover+2.5L&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Land_Rover_2.5L_NA_Diesel.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Land+Rover+2.5L&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Land_Rover_2.5L_NA_Diesel.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Known for turbo failures and head gasket problems, this engine couldn&#8217;t live up to Land Rover&#8217;s tough off-road reputation. The frequent need for repairs made it an undesirable option for drivers looking for durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/diesel-engine-designs-that-didnt-stand-the-test-of-time\">MyCarMakesNoise.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9 Groundbreaking Satellites That Changed Space Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-182.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-182.png 960w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-182-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-182-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-182-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Satellites have revolutionized the way we communicate, transforming everything from television broadcasts to global internet access. Over the years, key advancements in satellite technology have reshaped how information is transmitted across the world and beyond.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/technology\/9-groundbreaking-satellites-that-changed-space-communication\/ss-AA1swi5t?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=924bbbfa5c7044a298f44d62e3ab1f97&amp;ei=31\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/technology\/9-groundbreaking-satellites-that-changed-space-communication\/ss-AA1swi5t?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=924bbbfa5c7044a298f44d62e3ab1f97&amp;ei=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Cars_with_Advanced_Safety_Features_for_New_Drivers\"><\/span>20 Cars with Advanced Safety Features for New Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-183.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-183.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-183-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-183-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right car for new drivers can be a daunting task, especially when safety is a top priority. 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