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The new Landcruiser 300 V6 diesel engine will feature a so-called 'hot vee' - where the exhaust is in the vee between the cylinder banks, and the inlets are to the sides.
And this does have some technical benefits, like minimising lag and maximising efficiency. Merc, BMW and Audi have adopted some hot vee engines.
But they are prone to heat-related problems, like excessive oil consumption, and premature valve seal failures. Toyota has had a litany of technical problems in recent years, concerning the deployment of far simpler tech (like the 2.8 diesel DPF failure fiasco).
Do you slam $100k (or more) on the table and roll that dice, or watch from the sidelines while others roll it for themselves?
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By John Cadogan4
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The new Landcruiser 300 V6 diesel engine will feature a so-called 'hot vee' - where the exhaust is in the vee between the cylinder banks, and the inlets are to the sides.
And this does have some technical benefits, like minimising lag and maximising efficiency. Merc, BMW and Audi have adopted some hot vee engines.
But they are prone to heat-related problems, like excessive oil consumption, and premature valve seal failures. Toyota has had a litany of technical problems in recent years, concerning the deployment of far simpler tech (like the 2.8 diesel DPF failure fiasco).
Do you slam $100k (or more) on the table and roll that dice, or watch from the sidelines while others roll it for themselves?
GET 12% off OLIGHT torches after the sale: https://bit.ly/3pA9nYi Use the code AEJC for 12% off.
Help support my independent reporting, securely, via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54778969
Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact
AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex...
Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...

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