# 3 Common Problems With 3-Cylinder Engines - SlashGear

> 3 Common Problems With 3-Cylinder Engines When gas skyrocketed past $4 per gallon in early 2026, trading the pump anxiety for a highly-efficient vehicle with a smaller engine was a great feeling.

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- **Published:** 2026-07-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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