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The engine that never stopped. What's the longest a car engine has ever run without stopping? In 2017, Volvo set a world record with its iron block B18 engine, clocking over 3.2 million miles, the equivalent of circling the Earth more than 120 times. The secret wasn't magic oil or special tricks, but solid Swedish engineering. These engines were famously overbuilt, with heavy-duty blocks, precise machining, and a design that prioritized durability over speed. Owners became legends too, like Irv