Ford EcoBoost Engine Problems: What Owners Should Know
A breakdown of the most common Ford EcoBoost engine problems, from carbon buildup to timing chain stretch, plus what we see at our Kentucky yard.
Day: July 22, 2026
2025 Honda Pilot Transmission Problems: What to Know
A breakdown of 2025 Honda Pilot transmission problems, the 10-speed’s jerky-shift complaints, and what Kentucky owners should check first.
Ford’s 10R80 10-Speed Automatic Transmission: How It Works and What It Replaced
A plain-English breakdown of the Ford 10R80 transmission: which models use it, why Ford dropped the 6R80, how planetary gearsets create 10 speeds, and what actually needs maintenance.
GM’s 5.3-Liter V8: A Complete Guide to the Engine, Its Problems, and Its Recalls
A plain-English guide to GM’s 5.3L V8 (Vortec, EcoTec3, L83, L84): which Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac models use it, the lifter and transmission problems owners report, and what’s actually been recalled versus what hasn’t.
Toyota Camry Engine Lifespan: How Many Miles Should You Expect?
A data-backed look at Toyota Camry engine lifespan by generation, what shortens it, and how many miles you can realistically expect.