4 common problems with inline-6 engines

The inline-six engine offers some significant advantages against V-block engines, but these same engineering differences also ...
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What's the difference between inline-eight and V8 engines?

If you were to pop open the hood of any random automobile on the planet, chances are extremely strong that you are going to see an inline engine — sometimes referred to as a straight engine — or a V ...
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Are V-Shaped Engines Better Than Inline?

A v6 engine shown without cylinder heads exposing valve relief cuts on the piston faces. - Dima Aletskyi/Shutterstock If you're shopping for a new automobile or motorcycle, in addition to some battery ...
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More Automakers Are Making New Inline-Sixes, And These Ones Are The Best

The inline-six is enjoying a massive second act, and it's time we started paying attention. After all, inline-6 engines are much smoother than V6 and inline-4 engines and are even more balanced than ...
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The Truth About V6 vs Inline-6 Engines Might Surprise You

All six cylinder engines are the same, right? As it turns out, cylinder layout matters more than you might have thought. V6 vs inline 6, which is the superior layout? Most car fans have their favorite ...
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Why Every Automaker Is Quietly Bringing Back The Inline-Six Engine

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...
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These Cars Weren't BMWs, But They Still Had BMW's Inline-6

The mighty inline-6 (also known as a straight-six or I6) was once a common sight, powering any number of models from around the world. In the last few decades, however, the V6 has more or less ...
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10 Automakers That Had An Intimate Relationship With Inline-Five Engines

From intern to editor, Damian Adams' story reads like a well-written novel where he steadily worked to become the youngest-ever editor of South Africa's leading motoring publication, CAR Magazine. He ...
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Why A Boxer Is Better Than An Inline Six Engine

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...
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Does The 'V' In V6 And V8 Mean Anything? A Look At How The Engine Type Got Its Name

There are people who will tell you that the roar of a V8 engine is one of the most beautiful sounds of all time — a point that's hard to argue with. The deep and thunderous growl of a powerful V8 ...
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4 Common Problems With Inline-6 Engines

A close-up look of a BMW N52 inline-six engine. - Octavian Lazar/Getty Images An inline six (straight six) engine is a type of internal combustion engine that arranges six cylinders in a single ...