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 …
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 …
6 cylinder vs. 4 cylinder turbo - Car Talk Community
Aug 11, 2008 · If you are looking at gas mileage, a turbo 4 will do better than just about any v6 when driven conservatively. A good 6 cyl engine will generate more horsepower, but not …
Letting a diesel engine sit - Car Talk Community
Jul 30, 2008 · My husband and I inherited a 2003 Ford F250 XLT (diesel) last Spring that has 17,000 miles on it and is in mint condition (never been driven in the Winter). We drove it only …
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 …
Useing an alternate power source to plug into the engine heater
Jan 31, 2019 · I own a 2006 Ford E450 V8 6.0L Diesel box truck. I cannot plug in the engine heater at the place in witch I store the truck. Can I use an alternate power source like a RV …
Oil Dipstick Reading According to Ford - Car Talk Community
Jul 23, 2014 · I thought this was interesting. Normally when I check a dipstick there is the min and max levels indicated. If I find the oil to be below the max level - I will add oil until its right to that …
1998 Ford Explorer XLT v6 dies - Car Talk Community
Oct 23, 2013 · Hello guys. My 1998 Ford Explorer XLT v6 with about 233,000 miles on it has a bit of a problem. Infrequently, when I shift into reverse from park or neutral the engine dies. It …
2004 Ford Explorer- Bad transmission - Car Talk Community
Jan 30, 2024 · If you have the 4.0L V6 then your trans is a 5R55W, if 4.6L V8 then a 5R55S transmission… They are basically the same other then 2nd & 5th gear ratios, might be some …
Ford Diesels-Pros, Cons, and mileage - Car Talk Community
Jun 23, 2010 · I’m just curious. Anyone with a Ford F-series Diesel (wether 6.0 or 7.3 Turbo) please also give input. I’ve been doing research on diesels and I looked at wikipedia about …