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2006 Toyota, Still Alive and Kicking at 300,000 Miles, but Has the Check Engine Light On

autoevolution

Not this 2006 Toyota Sequoia, though. The SUV has a Check Engine light on, and the owner would do anything to get rid of it, but "anything" probably depends on how much it costs. You would expect to see a 300,000-mile vehicle in pieces, sitting parked in one place, with little to no chance to set wheels on the road ever again.

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NTN announces leadership change

Auto Service World

Eich joined the company in 1982 as an application engineer. He has led the engineering department and industrial OE sales department before being promoted to president in 2006. I have cherished every moment of my 42 years with NTN, from my early days as an application engineer to my time as President and CEO.

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Compound-Turbo “Shredder” 5.9L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux Chris Voorheis’ entry into the diesel world was somewhat spontaneous, fueled by the desire to pull his Jeep to Moab using a reliable 2006 Mega Cab. As such, Chris’ 2006 Mega Cab underwent significant transformations over the years. Cummins Engine appeared first on Tomorrows Technician.

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Most Reliable BMW Engines

Alex's Autohaus

BMW and engine reliability have not always been words you would see in the same sentence. We have written articles on these engines previously and what types of problems that they gave owners. M54 Naturally Aspirated DOHC Inline-6 (2000-2006) BMW’s M54 inline-6 earned its reputation as a bulletproof powerplant.

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Triple-Turbo 6.6L LLY Duramax Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Tom’s journey didn’t start with a background as a mechanic or an automotive engineer like some. Tom’s passion for diesel work began when he acquired his 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. LLY Duramax engine. LLY Duramax Engine appeared first on Tomorrows Technician. The heart of Tom’s project is a 6.6L

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Identifying Multiple Issues of Vehicle Complaint

Brake & Front End

Case study 1: 4R75E Todays story begins with a 2006 Ford F-150 equipped with a 5.4L engine, 4R75E transmission, and 434,000 hard-use miles. A laundry list of engine performance codes was stored in memory along with the three that were provided by the customer. engine, 4L80E transmission and 268,000 miles on the odometer.

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Archimedes Staged Combustion Rocket Engine Nails First Hot Fire Test, First Flight in 2025

autoevolution

Another proof of the current state of affairs is the rate at which new engines, rockets, and spaceships are being developed. It was founded in 2006 in New Zealand, but has since establ. One needs to look no further than the many space startups presently operating in this industry to realize that's so. continue reading. )