Engines with Oil Sludge Problems

Some sludge is preventable, but as some owners will tell you there are certain engines with a track record of sludge problems putting entire generations of cars at risk.

  1. Chrysler 2.7L LH Engine

    A number of design and mechanical defects make the engine highly suceptible to oil sludge and contamination.

  2. VW 1.8L B6 Turbocharged Engine

    This engine runs hot, stays hot, and doesn't have enough oil to do anything about it.

  3. Hyundai's 2.0L and 2.4L Theta II Engine

    This engine runs hot, stays hot, and doesn't have enough oil to do anything about it.

  4. Toyota 3.0L MZ Engine

    Despite settling lawsuits, Toyota has staunchly maintained that the problems are the owners fault. They are lying.

There are ways to fight oil sludge whether you have one of these engines or not.

Tips for Preventing Sludge