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 sold to British Leyland and used in lots of Brit cars. They also offered a 3.4 liter version that seemed noisy and rough for no reason.
Is the Ford V6, 4.2 Engine a dog? - Car Talk Community
Nov 19, 2009 · Your choice should be easier than that. Docnick November 19, 2009, 9:48pm 3. 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 that the Ford V6 as used in the Explorer has a better than average rating and only 2006 ...
2013 Accord V6 engine noise - Car Talk Community
Nov 19, 2013 · My 2013 Accord V6 EX-L with 5,000 miles emits a strange sound, under certain circumstances. The sound is hard to describe but reminds me of the old days when your engine would “ping” or “knock” if you used gas with too little octane. Of course, the current Accord only requires regular gas. At any rate when cruising between about 45 and ...
V8 vs V6's - Engine longevity/maintenance issues
Mar 1, 2011 · Pretty much any engine should last 100,000 miles from new. Things to keep in mind: V8’s generally use more gas than V6’s. V8’s will generally have larger oil pans and require more oil during changes (but not always). V8’s have 8 sparkplugs instead of 6, this will be important at around 60k miles or whenever your recommended sparkplug ...
A 3.0 vs. a 3.6 engine - Maintenance/Repairs - Car ... - Car Talk …
Mar 25, 2019 · For 2010, the base engine changed to a 3.0L variable valve timing (VVT) V6 with 270 hp (201 kW) and 224 lb⋅ft (304 N⋅m) of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission was standard equipment on the second generation CTS and GM’s 6-speed Hydra-matic 6L50 automatic transmission was available as an option on all variants.
Buick Century Coolant Leak - Car Talk Community
Jan 22, 2024 · Buick Century Coolant Leak. Maintenance/Repairs. buick, timing-chains, century, leaks, coolant. jsd123 January 22, 2024, 12:50am 1. I’ve got a ‘98 Buick Century with 142,000 miles. This is the 3100 v6 engine. I’ve had minor coolant leaks for the last couple years, managed with topping off now and then. Recently replaced the radiator, only ...
3100 Sfi V6 engine tick when accelerating. Oil additives not helping
Aug 25, 2019 · 2003 buick century. Ticking noise when accelerating. If i put the peddle to the floor there is no ticking. But when i properly accelerate it ticks. Driving me insane. Oil additoves not helping. Would changing the spark plugs possible help fix this issue? Been told by a mechanic it sounds like lifter tick. He said its probably nothing to worry about. But it is driving me insane! Anyone have any ...
4.3 V6 or 5.3 V8 for 2014-2016 Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra …
Nov 4, 2017 · The 4.3 is a capable engine and has certainly been durable in most applications, but it’s very dated. The 5.3 is a smoother, quieter engine and if you find a model with Active Fuel Management should be just as economical to drive. The 5.3 will also be more maintenance accessible and easier to service. The 5.3 will give you better bang for ...
Used Rav4 V4 vs V6 - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
FoDaddy June 22, 2010, 5:25pm 8. CR rated the V6 slightly higher than the I4 model. They are both equally reliable. The V6 only gets about 1 MPG less than the I4, yet brings another 90 HP to the table, a significant improvement for an relatively insignificant increase in fuel consumption.
Is there a big difference between a v4 and v6 for defensive driving?
Oct 23, 2014 · In common with other V4 and V6 engines, but unlike longer V engines with more cylinders, the connecting rods do not share a crankpin on the crankshaft. The V4 was later expanded into the Ford Cologne V6 engine that was used in the Ford Capri, Ford Taunus, ...