GM 3.1 V6 Reliability and Performance - Car Talk Community
Oct 24, 2014 · The 3.1 V6 is a 60 degrees-between-the-cylinder-banks motor derived from GM’s X-car engine of 2.8 liters. The 3800 V6 is a 90 degree cylinder angle motor derived from a 60’s era V8 later …
GM "Customer Satisfaction Program" Recall of 3.6L V6 Engine
Mar 20, 2011 · I just got a “Customer Satisfaction Program” letter from GM stating that GM’s 3.6 liter V6 (the engine used in the Camaro, Saturn Outlook, LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS, and several other cars) is …
Sputtering in drive: 2001 Ford Ranger V6 3.0 Automatic Transmission
Aug 1, 2025 · I recently acquired a 2001 Ford Ranger and put a 3.0 V6 Engine (not transmission) from a 2006 Ranger in it. Once everything was plugged up, i replaced the air filter, fuel pump, coil pack, …
V8 vs V6's - Engine longevity/maintenance issues - Car Talk Community
Mar 1, 2011 · Generally, any significant maintenance related issues comparing a V8 to a V6, over say a 100,000 mile lifetime ?
2000 Dodge Dakota - overheated - Car Talk Community
Oct 1, 2025 · Hello, My 2000 Dodge Dakota with the 3.9l v6 engine overheated. For a few days I noticed when I started the truck it seemed to struggle with starting a little. When I cranked it…it kind of …
Is the Ford V6, 4.2 Engine a dog? - Car Talk Community
Nov 19, 2009 · There are many happy owners with Ford 4.2 liter V6 engines. However, I have also heard about head gasket problems with this engine. Consulting the Consumer reports history, I find …
6 cylinder vs. 4 cylinder turbo - Car Talk Community
Aug 11, 2008 · The 1996 Volvo 850 5 cyliner, normally aspirated, gasoline engine produces about the same amount of horsepower as the 1987 760 4 cylinder with a turbo. The 4 cylinder turbo engine …
6 cylinders versus 4 (longevity) - Car Talk Community
Dec 15, 2008 · A 6 cylinder can last just as long as a 4 cylinder and vise versa. The number of cylinders has absolutely no bearing on longevity. Maintenance habits, driving habits, manufacture quality and …
Is the Lexus 2.4L I-4 port/direct injection, DOHC, Dual VVT-i variable ...
Nov 12, 2024 · The outgoing V6 also had DOHC, Dual VVTi and the D4 direct/port injection. The 2.4L is turbocharged, while the old 3.5L V6 is not. The turbo I4 has more torque than the V6, but it does give …
Duratec Vs. Vulcan (Ford V6s) - Car Talk Community
Jun 3, 2013 · The 3.0 Vulcan is, in my opinion, the most reliable, durable, bulletproof, indestructable V6 engine ever seen on the American road. They never break, save for instances of severe neglect or …