Drive it Forever

Best Automotive Transmissions Part:1

Chris and Rob discuss two of the best automatic transmissions that have ever been made, the GM Turbo Hydromatic 400 and the Chrysler Torqueflite 727 transmission.

Busting Automotive Myths: The Truth About Warped Rotors

In this conversation, Robin and Chris delve into automotive myths, particularly focusing on the misconception of warped rotors. They discuss the effects of transmission f

Automotive myths 1

Today Rob goes through a common automotive myth. Do push rod engines really make more torque than an overhead cam engine?

Fuel! All about fuel and octane level

Chris and Rob weigh in on the fuel topic. A bit of history about fuel and octane level and how much octane does your car really need.

2nd generation Lexus Rx330/350 (2004-2009)

Chris and Rob do special episode taking a look at the 2nd generation Lexus RX330/RX350. What to like and what not to like. Plus some automotive news.

Best engine #8 Chrysler Slant 6

Chris and Rob discuss the indestructible Chrysler slant 6. Maybe the best engine made for durability of the era.

Best engine #7 Toyota’s A25A Engine

Toyota’s legendary reliability. We’re diving deep into the A25A-FKSengine—also known as the 2.5L Dynamic Force engine. This engine is everywhere, from the Toyota Rav4's t

Worst engine #1 - Chrysler 2.7 V6

Chris and Rob do a change of pace and look at one of the not so fantastic engines of recent automotive history. The Chrysler 2.7l V6. Sludge, timing chains, you name it t

Best engine #6 Buick 3800 V6

Chris and Rob discuss the semi forgotten Buick 3800 that powered many GM sedans over the years. We also talk a bit about Buick engine history and how it relates to Landro

Best engine #5 - Chevrolet small block 350

Chris and Rob discuss the giant from american automotive history the Chevrolet small block 350 v8. Also we discuss the important maintenance item of axle fluid changes.

Best engine #4 - Toyota GR3.5 V6 (Lexus RX350, Toyota highlander ect)

Today Chris and Robin discuss the GR3.5 found in many Toyota and Lexus problems including the RX350, the Toyota Highlander, the Toyota Camry ect. A great engine we loved

Best engine #3 - Mercedes M103 and M104 engines

Today we delve into the Mercedes M103 and M104 engines. We also take a look at oil change intervals and Chris brings us some automotive news on EV's

Best engine #2 - Toyota UR 4.6 and UR 5.7 v8's

Chris and Rob discuss the Toyota/Lexus UR 4.6 and 5.7 engine. found in the Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Lexus LX570 and Lexus GX460. Plus the advent of electic starters.

Introduction to the Drive it Forever Pod

We are a new podcast where we will be discussing the greatest engines ever created and the vehicles that they were placed in. We will have a focus on Toyota but will not

Best engine #1 Toyota UZ V8

Is the Toyota UZ V8 Tundra and Sequoia engine the best engine ever made? Why disk brakes were first introduced and a bit of automotive news.