Who Makes the Best V6 Engine and Why
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- Опубликовано: 23 янв 2019
- Who Makes the Best V6 Engine, car review with Scotty Kilmer. V6 engine explained. The best V6 cars. Lexus vs Ford vs Chevy V6 engine reliability. Ford vs Lexus vs Chevy V6 engine, which is better? Does Lexus make the best V6 engine in the world? Which car manufacturer really has the best V6 engine design? Who makes the best v6 car in the world? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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My 2008 Toyota Aurion v6 engine excellent. Transmission brilliant
For sure! I Like the car but want to test shocks at least and probably get off that boat pretty soon
why not the vq37 from nissan....its pretty damn reliable
@@TheRobertChannel hi, i have the 3.5
hi Scotty my name is Vincent I need help solving a problem I have a 1979 Cadillac coupe DeVille with a 425 drivetrain vehicle sometimes idles weirdly but the main problem is that every time I come to a stop sign or I go around a curve basically anytime I put pressure on the brake pedal the car stalls out I figure it might need a tune-up maybe some vacuum lines something for a future video topic can you talk about old school tune-ups how to do timing and such how to test for bad vacuum leaks thanks a lot hope to hear back from you best regards vinny!
edit: I am from ocean county New Jersey
Toyota owes this man a lot of money.
Toyota works really hard to get mentioned by an experienced mechanics.
Trust me he’s getting paid It’s called Cash under the table
He’s right. Naturally aspirated is much better on engine than turbo. Long term.
I wish Lexus will hire him as a boss of "Lexus USA"
@@CHUNKYCATSFISHING Trust you? LOL, yeah right. Look, it's really simple: Show up proof, evidence or STFU.
Scotty does a DNA test, results come back with toyoda ancestry!! 😂
Scotty has a 6 head.
Is that a problem?
Can’t touch Toya!!
He in my opinion is Asian.
😂😂😂
I miss these days when Scotty used to just give good info without the "I quit" video every other day.
oof
I understand why he does that, I always put "I quit" on my social network status
How many times has Scotty quit now? 😅
@@keno88 hopefully soon
That and calling people stupid
Can agree with the 3800 mention. 98 Le Sabre owner, bought to flip. Fell in love with it instead. Tons of room to work on it, nothing in the way of trans/engine fluid pans. Only had to clean the throttle body and MAF. Runs like a champ.
GM made an incredible 3800 V6, 1992-2008 3.8L series 1,2 and 3... the best part was how easy these were to work on! Like the old school engines
How about the GM 3.6 V6 used in the Buick LaCrosse?
@@don-cw1yz
Have a 2012 bought new 2013 it’s excellent. Replaced a battery. Last year, cold winters. Had the 3.8 in many liked it too.
@@billplaninshek8314 the 3800 series engines were done being produced in 2008. Your car has a completely different motor. The 3800 series 1/2/3 motors were by far the best V6 engines ever made.
Don’t count out the old 4300
3800 GM engine beats Toyota and honda v6 anyday
Old 3.8 L Buick Engines were bullet proof. That was when GM cared about quality
Ive had 3 of these, sold one, still ran strong at 145k, one is in my daily (92k, 30mpg highway) , and I'm rebuilding one out of a totaled buick
I currently have a '98 Lesabre with 190k, a 2005 Lesabre with about 116k, and a 2007 Lucerne with less than 50k. Not problem free, but the last reliable motors that GM made. That's why they stopped making them. They last too long.
Great engine
Meand theMrs my Lumina 3100 has 125k on it and runs like new.
I have a 98 Buick Riviera with the 3800 Series II Supercharged V-6. Spectacular engine, easy to work on, I expensive parts, always cranks easily and runs smoothly. I not care for the the high stressing turbocharge engines but this supercharger seems to not stress the engine to bad.
Scotty: THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all of your comments videos and informed opinions. I believe everything you convey and I'm following your advice. My Honda Accord EX 2006, 2.4, has stood me in good Steed for the last 10 years. It has a hundred and ninety thousand miles on it and I was thinking about getting a different vehicle but after what you said and several videos with your illustrations it's quite clear: KEEP!
Wow! I woulda' never thought that Scotty was gonna' recommend the Toyota/Lexus V6 as the best one! Sooo suprised!
Rob's Randomness he’s not lying tho
Your shocked? Hes a die hard toyota fanboy
Scotty just speaks from experience. The man has seen it all.
Lol I love that people hate him for always taking Toyota over others. The man chooses them for a reason. Toyota’s are a grade above everyone.
Got something better to recommend? Bring it to the table.
I worked in toyota engine factory in japan. They are very precise on they parts. And they do check every hour for the quality of the parts.
The Japanese are like robots .
Lol like the oil dilution in the Toyotaxi Camry 2018🤦🏻♂️
I'm an Asian living in New York. Work ethic, what's that?
This is why i wanted my TACOMA straight out of JAPAN. I hate the fact they are made in Texas. If i wanted a GMC then yeah sure it is cool from Texas but I love Japanese product so i want it out of Japan 🏭 factory.
@Mike Angelim willing to bet the country you are from has no space program
@@cgletts nasa was run by nazis bro
Fun fact: mitsubishi made the worlds smallest production v6. The 6a10 was a 1.6 liter v6 found in the mitsubishi lancer mx saloon, but my favorite small v6 is the engine above the 6a10, its the 2 liter 6a12. It was found in the mitsubishi fto it has an 8000rpm redline, 200hp, and with the right exhaust, it can sing a beautiful song.
No Honda shoutout? J32’s and J35’s were amazing, smooth and powerful.
Forever Subaru not to mention the lesser known C35A which NEVER had issues besides EGR. But everything he said in the beginning of this video about how V6’s should be, he literally described the C35A. It was in the Acura RL. Look it up
Most definitely! HONDA all the way. My civic went to 380k miles until someone turned in front of me. Now I drive a first gen Honda Pilot with a V6 J35 A engine. V-Tech...Honda is the original on that one which is why only they can call their engines V-Tech. 231k miles on my 03 Pilot. Best engine maker in the WORLD, even Scotty admits it in some of his videos against Toyota. He never disses Toyota but hes got to tell the truth :) Good comment!
@@sarahendrix3132 It's Vtec. Vtech is for babies.
J series for life
Nick White subaru engines are also great, reliable and powerful. love driving it
I'm still at 00:08. Betting ... let me guess..Toyota ?
Update: 04:11 - I'm unstoppable!
lol, It's so predictable now. Toyota. Second, Lexus because it's Toyota, third is gonna be Honda. I haven't even watched the vid yet, but I know I'm right.
guitarplayergeek in my opinion (which dosent really matter anyway) its #1 chevy #2 pontiac #3 dodge
Toyota should send you a royalty check every month.
I said Oops upside yo head 😂
Is a Capone-e song off his album
How do you know they don't already!
They probably do
they do.
@@martintaper7997 exactly
J Series v6 is by far the best v6 ever made. Extremely reliable, easy to work on, versatile enough for cars to suvs. Only downsides is the fuel economy isn't quite as good as more modern v6s, and when they started doing the stupid VCM they started burning oil like every other cylinder deactivation engines.
@Carter Thiessen, I have ongoing good experiences with the Honda J Series motors. I’ve had Hondas & Acuras with the 3.0L, the 3.2L, and a couple of the 3.5L models. The J32A3 on my ‘06 TL is going strong w/o issues, and delivers 32 mpg on the highway w/o burning oil. The only downside is the use of timing belts that must be replaced every 100K miles or so.
3800 series II best engine ever.
2gr >>>
VCM is good on paper but idk they messed it up.
Nope. 3.8 and 3400 Toyota are the only go to motors. Anything else is garbage
The 3.5L in my 2013 and 2014 Camrys are great engines, My 2013 has 185k miles and still runs and drives like new.
How many miles does your v6 have now?
@@xavierthompson4506 I gave the 2013 to my daughter and she just traded it in on a new car. It had 200k on it and absolutely no issues whatsoever.
my buddy at school has one with 325k on it
Scotty: The best V6 is a 1994 Toyota Celica 4 cylinder.
I like what you did right there x😂
good one 😂
Don’t forget it’s a straight 4 lmao
I just popped a bone
@@ricardomunoz2010 ohhhhhh. Give me some!!
I’m a mechanic training in japan and i can say for a fact that the Japanese almost worship cars they are so well made no wonder they are on top
Given the airbag scandal and the Honda Ridgeline fuel pumps that melt when exposed to car wash soap I'd say that japanese auto manufacturing is headed south.
Jess W with notorious transmission failure! Glad I bought the E63 AMG now with 138k miles and drives like new. Super reliable than my previous Infinti M56!
Japanese auto was good in the old days but not so sure about now. Half the built is here in the states. We have less passion here!
Jon Doe - super reliable? And how long have you had this Mercedes now?
America let do better
I love Japan made cars
I love America let do better
07 Mitsubishi Outlander v6, 376000 miles. Plenty of power, 90% of torque at 2000. I love my mitsu lol
Those camry v6's are smooth as you say and have great power with mpg of a 4 cylinder plus runs on regular gas. Reliability is obviously great.
Scotty!!! I wake up every morning before work with a nice hot coffee, and sit at my computer desk... Without fail I'm ALWAYS watching your videos while I'm waking up for the day; your optimistic, informative, upbeat, and high-energy videos are amazing! Your personality, and the information that you provide always put me in a great mood. Most importantly, you never fail to get me in the right state of mind for my day at the office. Thanks for all the great content, and keep it up!!!!
@Scary Hobo 😂😂😂
Scotty, I am not surprised. When Japanese workers hit the factory, they worry about dishonoring their ancestors. What do our workers worry about? The Kardashians?
Ayyyy how else am I supposed to get through the work day
The Americans worry about the same things, if they build a good car they would dishonor their ancestors
Lmfao. Touché
Not me, but a lot of Americans
You do realize that most Toyota/Lexus vehicles are built in the US by US workers?
Yes. They are built by US workers who have to conform to the Japanese philosophy of working. The hiring process is very selective, and those who fail to fit in are culled out. Many powertrain components are built in Japan and shipped to the US, because the Japanese consider these components to be too important to the success of the vehicle to allow them to be made by the Gaijin. In polite conversation, that word means "foreigner," but to the Japanese, it means "barbarian."
I bought a 2012 Chrysler 300c V6 with 8 speed. (Australia) 12 years later, still driving that same car.
Just drove it for 3 hours and that baby just purrs. Plenty of power for me.. Very economical on highway and a nice quiet ride.
My personal experience is awesome. Not sure why you rated it as "avoid". I am elderly, so feather the accelerator and go easy on braking. Maybe my driving style preserved my old V6 Chrysler. Get amazing mileage out of tyres. The first battery lasted 7 years. No repairs in 12 years, just services.
2011 Toyota Tacoma TRD, 4.0L V6 owner, bought in 2010. 233,000 miles on it. Never had a single issue with the motor, or anything else for that matter. The thing is unstoppable.
Owned 3 Lexus all V6 engines (95, 00 & 07) and they have lasted so long, I only junked the 1st one because it got wrecked while parked... Still own the other 2 with 220XXX and 125XXX on the odometers.
DJ Trump what models were the 95 and the 00?
I own 3 Lexus’s too. My 2001 RX 300 has 390xxx miles and runs good, a 2007 IS 300 and 2017 RX 350 are all great vehicles with V6 engines. I swear by them, rarely in the shop at all !!!
@@keno88 Both we're ES300, the 07 is the IS250.
01 Sienna XLE V6 24v 3.0 still smooth and quiet with 300k+ miles on odometer. Nothing ever breaks
@@blazenwolf9643 Did you have problems with the IS250? I have the same car, and I'm wondering about the carbon build up, since it is a direct injection engine
Love the 3.5L V6 in my 2007 Lexus IS350. 306hp and has 163,000 miles on it. Good power and decent mpg too.
Marty Motoring same have that engine I’m my 2007 rx 350
i just bought a 2015 gs350 fsport , what oil are you running? mine calls for 0w-20 . living in a HOT state , im wondering if 0w-30 would be a better choice .... (amsoil) ...
BaggerBro Awesome - those look great. I just switched to Mobil 1 5w30 full synthetic high mileage - but my car is also older
@@BaggerBro I'm still using Mobil 1 full syn 5W-30 in my IS350. Rather have protection vs slightly improved fuel economy.
I love my 3.8 supercharged. 158k and still running like new.
I love the 3.0l in my Outlander 2017. Smooth, great sound, good power. 7L/100 highway in summer
My 03 Accord V6 has 320000 miles always oil changed on time and the engine turns over everytime and is still quiet with clean oil runs great no check engine only major issue was the coils needing to be replace causing a misfire but since I replaced them has ran perfect the thing I’m worried is the interference engine once the belt snaps🤣
Already knew what Scotty was gonna say even before I pressed Play.
one off toyota
Even tho the 3800 is cheaper to work on and gets better gas mileage... Yup, he chooses Toyota/Lexus anyway
@@SPARTANLuis067 Wrong. No way 3.8 gets 29-30 mpg.
You're learning. We all are, for the better.
I trust Scotty not because of his pictures or hand gestures 😂 and all I trust him because of his age and experience and honesty
I'll never forget how my v6 Ford 3.8 engine ran so great and never had any issues
My Toyota Aurion (V6 camry for Australia),2GR FE has almost 300,000 kms, and a friend of mine’s had almost 500,000kms, all these cars required was the regular oil change and service. Still butter smooth, fuel efficient, and fairly quiet. Never had any problems
The Toyota/Lexus 2GR 3.5L V6 is still a gold standard in the class. It is quite a bit older than many newer rivals but as Scotty stated the engine blends fuel economy, power, reliability, smoothness and NVH into a great flexible package that works in everything from a Camry, Highlander, RX350, LS500h to even a Lotus Evora in supercharged form.
I have a 12 years old Toyota Avalon 3.5 V6 with 280 hp. Zero engine and trans issues.
Been looking at the new Avalon with the 3.5 upgraded to 301 hp using both direct and port injection and a new 8 speed auto. Currently own a 2012 Genesis sedan with a 333 hp 3.8 litre V6 and 8 sp auto. So far I have had 123 000 reliable kilometres. Now, if I can just overlook the snout on that new Avalon..... but I’m good for at least another 2 or 3 years with my Genny so there may be a mid cycle refresh on the Avalon by then.
Good for you mam
@@johnlegge8829 or go for the es350 same engine...at least it looks better
RUclips Paul : Absolutely agree. The greatest competition for the Avalon may very well come from Toyota’s own upscale division. It’s only a small step up in price. Look at a map of Canada. The most easterly part is a big beautiful island called Newfoundland. Not one Lexus dealer in our province. Wonderful place for a visit.
jdslyman There was a recall for sticky pedals started in 2010. I did my car back then and never had any issues with the pedals.
No doubt the 2GRFE is best V6 engine i ever meet. I bought 5 years ago RAV4 V6 and this thing just run soo good.
The 4.0L Toyota was the best V-6 ever made period! My daughter still drives a 2003 4-Runner 4.0L and it has over 400,000 miles on it and it doesn’t use a drop of oil.
4vz best v6 engine
5vz
GM 3.8 will contend, wayyy cheaper parts and more easy to work on.
@@darkskys1757 Obsolete, not made any more
The best v6 engine I owned was the 4.3 v6 in my 1990 Chevy Cheyene pick up. Over 300,000 miles I put on it with no problems besides normal maintenace.
I have 2006 lexus es here in saudi with 300k miles . Man that engine run like a dream . Never changed anything except spark and timing belt . Lexus is the best .
Might be time for the first oil change.
@@waynesanders1406 he's a saudi, he probably only knows how to drift.
I had a lot of those 3.8 gm engines and I ll say hands down. Way better of a v6 than any other brand. Also way smoother ride on a buick than any Lexus.
Yup, I have a 3.8 in a Buick Riv, close to 300k and doesn't have any quit in it.
not gon lie bro you sound as uneducated as can be , nothing smoother than a lexus on the road you really must have never driven one
The overall best V6 of all time is definitely the GM 3800 V6.
I got a 1999 Monte Carlo Z34 with 3800 motor is it a reliable car? It has 101 thousand miles on it is the car worth keeping even it's old car? Will the car drive on long trip?
@@lailanitaganap2402 Lailani, you have a very nice car.
It definitely is reliable. The mileage is low and it has lots of life left in it. Just maintain it well with routine maintenance. In my opinion it is definitely worth keeping on to. Why get rid of something that gives you good service. If the engine is well maintained you can definitely feel free to drive long trips without any worries.
@@johanbrand8601 for real she could keep that thing running for another decade
No
Had a 2002 Nissan Maxima with a V6, went 280,000 miles, no issues
3.8 series 1 and 4.3 vortec gm gota be close to the best if not on top. no ohc timing belt or other needless crap and very easy to work on.
Im thinking of 1 of those 2 for my 99 porsche 911/996. Got it last week with no engine. Engine broke.
Thinkin about a SeriesIII 3.8 supercharged or building up a newer 4.3 and sc or tc it.
I have had several 4.3 liter GMC/Chevy engines that performed very well. I'm still driving one, a 1996 . Scotty is just a Toyota car salesman.
Yah they are good! Just the injectors are a little wach on the newer ones
@@fastrccarz clogged poppet valves.
Yep.
Love my Vortec though.
I'm driving a 2004 buick regal ls with the 3800 v6 and that thing will start and run no problem in minus 30c and the gas mileage on the highway is unreal.
The power on it is lovely, especially since it looks like a grandpa car.
Best car I've ever owned.
240,000 miles on my 2001 Maxima with 5 speed manual trans and still going strong! The V6 Q series engine has won more awards than the Toyo
I have keen interest in automobiles , your videos give much so much information , specially to buy pre owned cars and engine.
I didn't even have to watch the video to know that only Toyota products would be the best.
I was amazed that he even mentioned the Nissan V6. I know a lot
of Nissan 3.5L and 3.7L powered cars, especially the RWD models, like the G35 / 37
and 350 / 370Z that have over 200K on them and still run like a clock.
My 2004 350Z has over 130K miles on it and burns no oil.
It runs perfect. It is all about maintenance. A friend has a Honda Odyssey
with over 200K on it's 3.5L V6 and that engine still runs perfect and burns no
oil.
VQs are great motors but i think hes also comparing accessibility to working on the motors. 350z to do water pump you take off that front end. Plus how many people are going to daily a 350z besides the younger teens and adult generations. He is targeting more your average adult who goes to work and home
@@shivam220 The VQ35de engine was in nearly everything Nissan sold in the early 2000's.
Owned an 02 altima with that motor, beat the snot out of it every day for 16 years and it never once let me down. Which is impressive considering it had a bunch of bolt on parts as well.
Those engines have no problem running to 250-300k.
Oil consumption issues.
@@shivam220 outside of America and Canada people rarely have a summer and winter car. What you own is what you daily so I can tell you from personal experience a huge percentage of z's and others are daily drivers
@@the_DOS Only for the VHR version of the 3.5L and it wasn't terrible, especially given how much more power they made at the time than the competition.
Not like Toyota and Honda were perfect either though, Honda had its own oil consumption issues for 2010 and Toyota had multiple issues with their 06 engines.
Hey Scotty, I know in your videos you have pointed out Honda started out making motorcycles. Toyota started out making sewing machines. You also had a video saying Honda makes the best engines. Now it's Toyota/Lexus? What's up.
07 Caravan 163000 miles and runs great. I love the 3.3! Solid platform.
Thanks for the info Scotty! The 2GRFE engine is a really powerful and fuel efficient one at the same time...
The 3.5 V6 from Toyota/Lexus is bulletproof, as long as you maintain it properly. They’ll go 250K+ easy
Have fun with oil sludging
Philip Jacob Did you even read my comment?
I'm surprised no one has brought up the 1uz. Now that's a bullet proof v8.
@@jiggamanog yeah, but we're talking v6s here, not v8s
What about my fj’s 4.0 v6? Just bought it with 100k miles. Can’t find much about them online. 2008
J35s and 2GR-FEs are the best (more modern) V6s Imo. Very reliable and usually surrounded by a well put together car
I don't see how anything is modern about a engine being built in today's modern standards with a timing belt. I'm just saying . It seems antiquated. 🙂🤷
And expensive 🤑
I love the J35 V6 but it needs some small improvements.
Bought a 2020 Jeep Wrangler with the pentastar. Glad I did. Small turbos perform great out the gate but longevity goes to the larger displacement
You are absolutely correct. I had a 2014 KIA optima EX and I bought a 98 ES300 to use as a beater. After driving the 22year old Lexus, I just became a huge fan. The sound insulation on these Lexus are incredible. I was spoiled by the comfortable ride from a 22 year old car with 150k miles that I ended up selling my 2014 KIA optima later. Oil change negligence is the only thing that can kill these 1MZFE engines.
Damn where i live a es300 is more than a charger rt or supercharged gtp
It's hard to find an impartial opinion nowadays. People say Scotty always defends Toyota, but actually, he's just defending the best engineered technology available to us. Saying from experience and with proven facts, you just can't disagree with him, unless you want to pick up a fight with no reason and no argument (like an infuriated woman).
FKN BORING TO DRIVEEEE
People are just idiots. "Every" mechanic i know says toyota is the best
@Deez Nuts False. The evidence is overwhelming.
Deez Nuts no wonder your brain is full of your name
Scotty is a frugal plain joe who thinks about vehicles in terms of being mechanically well built and sustainibly driveable. And I agree with those values. If you are a guy who values performance and status and street cred, you're not going to relate to his opinion as much.
I have 2006 Highlander 3.3L V6 Limited 167k miles and it's smooth, sometimes I think engine is off because it's so quiet while car is not moving. Very well built V6.
I have an 05 and know exactly what your talking about. Super quiet
3:29 "gasoline direct injection" shows port injection 😩
We too have a Lexus ES330 with the V6. Love that engine! That engine never misses a beat! Giving it to my father in law this week! Love the 4.0 in my Tacoma!
Haven’t watched this yet, but I can hear his answer already; Toyota 😂
Don't forget, the 1993 Celica gets a mention as always.
Every Dodge Caravan we have had with the V-6 3.8l has been very reliable,,The one we have now has 280k doesn't burn oil and runs great,,The Van was a military base taxi and had the most extensive maintenance records i've ever see buying a used van,,Best $1500 spent lol
I won a free trip to Siberia, yay! Haha Thanks Scotty! The memes and info are great!
My 2005 3.3 vvti 240hp w/ 250k on the clock runs like a brand new van. -Always the best synthetic Mobile1 oil and filters for my changes. Also had a 4runner v6 sold with over 375k😁
Rev up your V6 engine. ....as long as it’s a Toyota or Lexus!
Good afternoon Scotty.😎
I purchased a Toyota Highlander and the V-6 had to be replaced within two years. On the other hand, I have been purchasing Mitsubishi V-6 products since 1990. I had no problems with any engines, Evan those with over a quarter million miles. My current Mitsubishi has almost 200K, and the only service is oil and filter change every 5K miles. It's quiet, efficient, powerful and reliable. I'll take a Mitsubishi every time!
I felt like I was alone in my liking for the Mitsubishi V6s of the 90s, especially the one in the Diamante. Even in SOHC, it's a freaking smoothie.
Hey Scotty, first off I would like to say, I watch your videos faithfully and I appreciate what you are doing for people looking for more TRUE info on cars. I'm looking to buy a used toyota or Lexus no older than 2013. I'm just not sure which of the newer models would be more reliable. Preferably a V6 engine. Just can't make an educated decision yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! Til then rev up your engines!!!! 💪
Thanks for sharing this video 👏👏👏👏👏 heavy trucks greetings from Portugal 💪💪💪
Got me a 26 year old ford 3.0 Vulcan v6. It's the second one I've had and they have been great engines!
I was waiting for Scotty to say: "today I am gonna give away my wife's Lexus"... 😂😂😂😂🖒
I love Scotty’s videos he reminds me of my uncle from Massachusetts he was my best friend RIP
I like your presentations. Very nice and informative. I purchased a 2009 Camry XLE new and it has 124,000 miles as of December 31st, 2019. It has the 2GR-FE engine and runs like new. I have been tempted to get the newer redesigned Camry but I think I will keep my 2009 for awhile longer. It is long paid off and sill looks like new inside. The dealer in Mobile, Alabama provided a lifetime powertrain warranty if I keep the car. That says something in itself. Toyota is sure of it's engines. And yes the old GM 3800 engines were good. I worked on a few of those. I have a muscle car hobby.
I agree Toyota makes the best engines by far. 500,000 miles and still feels like new.
Wow.
Dan az. Drive a new car, then make that same statement. I said the same thing, 275,000 Accord. When I drove a new one, I was like Oh, okay. Then I bought a new car.
Yep toyoace lite truck 698000km and hiace van 650000km
Honda does don't @ me
Kovačević Dobrina No problem,buy Toyota,and stick the Honda engine in it.
Had a 1999 Toyota Solara SE-V6 and it was a beast. Good mileage, rock solid, was speed limited to 137 mph. Sold it because the cloth seats were fart saturated.
pennise lulz
Haha, haven't you ever used a carpet cleaner machine that has an upholstery cleaner attachment ?
@@overthemountain1009 My essence easily defeated the carpet cleaning machine, its chemicals and attachments. Hence the need to sell the vehicle.
Which cars are not?
LMAO !!!!!!
I have a 97 ford ranger xlt extended cab side step automatic with a V6 3.0l and I am surprised of how good it is with gas and it is holdng up good so far. Going to haul a small load of wood for a good test. A good fixer upper. The transmission was almost about to fail but the father in-law n I saved it 😁
Your videos are great 👍 You help people from getting suckered by the shady automotive industry.
Lexus V6s are very reliable.
(Toyota)
the 3 liter in my 2000 es300 has 171,000 miles and seems to have many issues. knock sensors, vvt intake valve selenoid, terrible valve adjustment ticking, etc. I'm riding this ticking time bomb til she blows.
@Andrew Smith what brand would you recommend?
The GS 350 is the best car on the planet.
2jz > v6
Yes Toyota has a very good V6 engine. However, I believe that Honda makes a great V6 engine as well. You can't go wrong with either one,
I agree with you on the trainny but the V6 engines are just as good.
Corey Eanes Thank you Corey. Trannys were hit or miss with the J-series but the J series itself has been solid pretty much since its premier in the 97 3.0CL. And I’ll pass in Lexus V6. The J35 in my TLX is fantastic on both fuel economy and performance.
yeah, but Honda V6s still use timing belts which must be replaced around 100k miles. Toyota V6s switched from timing belts to chains in their 2gr engines around 2004
Gaskets for vtec go bad and crack, lots of oil leaks
Agreed
I have an 07 camry 6 cyl with over 150k miles, specifically the 2gr-fe engine. I love it, smooth, powerful, and extremely well designed. Its one of the best engines toyota made and glad I chose it over the 4 cyl camry. The longevity of the engine is proven to last forever as long you maintain it properly. There are camry's and lexus es350's with this specific 6 cyl engine clocked over 400k miles and no issues.
I have a Ford 500 Limited FWD, 3.0L 4V, V6 Duratec with 225k miles and it runs like new. Bought the car for $1750 almost 2 years ago. Drive it daily and not one problem yet!! 15 years old!! Not a spec of rust, 5 new 255/55R18's. All oil changes were documented. It was owned by an older couple and they kept EVERYTHING!! Incredible condition for a 2005 Scotty!! I know this car was never beat on and has a lot of highway miles. They drove from Tennessee to Ohio often they told me. They were asking $2000 and dropped to $1750 when they saw I was a Veteran which was very nice of them. I wasn't even going to haggle!! Thanks for your videos Scotty. You have saved many people much money and stress!!
My dad Got an 06 Avalon that has 400k and running great and no issues. My daily is a 14 Camry SE Sport with 60k miles so far
You got an issue with issues.
His statement has too many issues.😳
Damn that’s a lot of issues
Ah, he edited it. We’re just having fun dude, no offense.😢
L S it’s all good. I can’t tell over text 😂😂
Scotty picks the Toyota,,,, who saw that coming?
Cause their the best! :-)
@@kingavegarage8722 Absolutely not.
Lexus and Toyota are the best Hands down.
@@dakotabelcher9988 Let me guess your a chevy guy?
From several miles away.
The Toyota MZ V6 engine has legendary reliably
I'm also a mechanic and I have seen old Camrys and Avalons with 400k miles on the original engine and they run beautifully
Also Honda's J Series V6 is just as reliable as any engine Toyota has made
More powerful than the MZ and still in production since the 90s
I have a 22 year old ford explorer with the 4.0 cologne engine. Never been fixed or tinkered and still starts like like charm. I feel like Ford V6 were super reliable in the 90's especially on the trucks.
I'm so glad I found this channel!!! Entertained and schooled at the same time😊👍
Same
❤ My Toyota Camry .248.000 miles & runs like new.
My 2002 Grand Caravan with its 3.3 V6 had over 300,000 miles on it and ran great when I sold it. If you do the required maintenance on any vehicle, then it should last.
I bet your back hurts like hell on those uncomfortable seats. Try Volvo’s and you will find out how horrible your seats are.
@@meenam300zx Can you lay a 4'x8' plywood sheet down in the back of your Volvo? Actually the seats in our Grand Caravan were very comfortable, plus I would not buy a Volvo at any price because I retired from Chrysler, plus I got ten grand discount on the minivan. I believe in buying what you build, especially on a new vehicle.
@Grieg Ragen It had 300,000 + miles on it and still ran fine when I sold it. If you do the required maintenance on most any vehicles, then they will last.
No surprise bro
Scotty I have a 2015 Genesis sedan 3.8 litre V6 .I run mobile1, oil exclusively .l'm not gentle on my cars . Thus got 32 mpg on a trip from N.J. to Tennessee, and trip from N J. to Folly beach S.C.
The car has more than sufficient power ..l love this thing ..
According to to the ASE, after reviewing all the data, the best and most reliable V6s, are the 2014 and later, Pentastar V6s. Even the 2011-2013 models had a less than 1% failure rate, with even those that had the cylinder head problems, still ran, though at lower power and efficiency.
One of the best V6 Engines ever made Scotty for hard work is the GM 4.3, sure not very economical, but good torque and lots of them around that have turned over twice. I will agree with you on the Toyota/Alexus V6’s. But overall I’ve had great service and fun with GM 3.6.
Haven’t even watched but I’m guessing it’s going to be a Toyota because it’s Scotty.
Edit: Ding Ding Ding! I was right!!
And because they are the best
Hes a hardcore mechanic lol they know what good quality engines are and toyota makes the best, sure maybe not the most exotic or powerful but they will last you almost forever and hardly give you any issues
Because Toyota is the best. Deal with it.
Woah there guys. I never said anything bad about Toyota’s engines. All I said was judging by Scotty’s videos, that Toyota would be his choice. So... stop.
The International Spokesman For Toyota Motor Company
3 litre AJ-V6 in my 2003 Jag XJ is still silky smooth at 17 years old with 110k miles on it.
238bhp from a stock normally aspirated, port injected 3 litre engine is still impressive today.
Jag xk8 4.0 v8 very smooth as well. Nice engines.
Scotty,
I’ve never owned a Lexus but I have a 1996 LeSabre with 118k miles. This thing is absolutely beautiful. Solid underneath and the exterior is near mint. Yes, it’s old…I’ve replaced all the suspension, water pump, PS pump, serpentine belt, subframe bushings, brakes and valve cover gaskets. My wife’s uncle had this car and changed the oil every 6 months with only about 2-3k miles in that time. Yes, I’ve put money in it but this thing is cherry and I’m hoping it lasts another 25-30 years. I absolutely love this car and use it to just run errands to keep miles off of our other vehicles.
It will last that long thoes motors are bullet proof. I have a 99 regal gs (supercharged) and I beat the hell out of it
@@ndivine1511 that is great to hear. I absolutely love this car. I’ve learned so much about this motor after obtaining this vehicle. I’ve heard some say that it is the closest thing ever made to a Toyota engine. This car looks like it’s brand new and I often forget it’s 27 years old.
the GM 3800 series lll is the best V6 ever made...yes i have one. smooth, relatively good on gas if you drive the speed limit. good power and stone reliable.
3800s are ok but they have a lot of small bullshit problems that are usually cheap and easy to fix. I have a series 3 and other than the cooling system being atrociously unreliable, the engine itself runs great.
I had a Pontiac Trans Sport with the 3800 engine. I took it to about 297,000 miles. Great engine, but it had a bad oil leak. Ultimately it was the transmission and other smaller problems that made me retire that van.
Im still running my supercharged 3800 series2, 365000kms and runs strong still. HD 4 spd auto is starting to go though. Maybe I'll put the engine in my cavalier 😄
@@Jscot1001 not from the motors from poor wiring harness.
Scotty
I drive a 3.8 v6 lambda series in a Kia Opirus From 11 years from the box and receive Good maintenance and never fail ... And now I going to 140, 000miles
And still making to 60 mph in 6.3 sec ..
I don't BELIEVE in brands I believe in maintenance.
My 2017 GMC Acadia V6 is great. 20mpg city and up to 28 on the highway. Smooth. Quiet. And 310 hp. I’m on my 2nd one and just love it.
The 2gr-fe is a great v6 and reliable. The only problem is the engine sits sideways in the engine bay. So half of the spark plugs and ignition coils are easy to access, but the other half 😅 well you have to take off the wiper tray, air intake, and intake manifold. That is the only down side to these engines. Other than that I have a 2005 Toyota Avalon that has over 225,000 miles. It’s a solid engine with normal maintenance and when you use premium gas you can feel the 280 hp this engine lets out
Scotty Is a 100% correct the best Bang for The Buck by far is a 2007-2013 Lexus ES 350 when it comes to a luxury sedan. We drive a used Ultra Luxury model. 90% of the people think we pay far more for our cars than we really do. If you look for a deal you can find a ES350 that was close to $50K new for $10K. It will have under 100,000 miles and if you drive it normally you can get 8 to 10 trouble free years of service out of them if not much more!
I have a 1988 Nissan Desert Runner truck which has a V6 engine in it. I know it's not a newer V6 but I have 384866 miles on the odometer and the truck still runs like a charm. I only had to take it to the shop 1 time for some minor emission problem💃
I've had no problems with my 2006 Pontiac Grand prix, transmission is perfectly fine. It becomes an issue with the supercharged 3800 and especially they V8 GXP. They used the same transmission in the V8 as they did the V6. Result was the transmission couldn't handle the power and now ALL Grand Prix's from 2006-2008 have a bad reputation.
that’s not really true, they used beefed up trannys in those, just not enough. Also think about the average grand prix driver vs toyota camry😅
Thank you Scott I love you buddy love watch your videos I have a interceptor to Love it
My Toyota Camry Se has the same V6 engine. Awesome engine on an awesome car.
"They're really serious about building their engines in Japan" Except for the Supra
The Toyota 86 engine dont last that long either just good enough to pass 100k miles
toyota doesn't like making sports cars apparently anymore so they just outsourced it to bmw for the supra
@@lucifer1978b Subaru builds those boxer engines tho.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Except they're not, Toyota and Lexus 4s and V6s are made in Buffalo, WEST VIRGINIA at Toyota Motor Manufacturing.
Scotty said something good about GM. It is a miracle. The GM V6 3800 is a solid engine but the series 3 is said to be the best. Only sold on some Pontiac and Buick models.