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Engine problems to watch for

Popular engines with a known weak point, how long they usually last, and which cars have them.

Toyota hybridToyota 1.4 D-4DToyota 2.0/2.2 D-4DMazda 2.2 dieselVW 1.2/1.4 TSI (early)Ford 1.0 EcoBoostFord 1.6 TDCiPSA 1.2 PureTechPSA 1.6 HDi / BlueHDiRenault/Nissan 1.5 dCiRenault/Nissan 1.2 TCeOpel 2.0 CDTiBMW 2.0d (N47)Mercedes CDI