Japan’s signature V6 engines are dying off. These are the only ones still standing. But the writing is on the wall.

Some are mechanical "poetry." Others are unglamorous workhorses that made the brand’s reputation for durability possible.

Solenoids are everywhere. They open the water valve in your dishwasher, control the flow of gas in your stove, regulate ink delivery in printers, and play a crucial role under the hood of your car.