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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
V8 vs V6's - Engine longevity/maintenance issues - Car Talk …
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 …
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 …
Is the Lexus 2.4L I-4 port/direct injection, DOHC, Dual VVT-i …
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, …
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, …
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 …