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Are you sure it's the 3.4L V6, and not a 4.3L V6? I know a lot of 4.3L V6's were installed in Astro minivans, and if I'm not mistaken, I believe it's the 4.3L that is considered to be a chopped-off 350. The 3.4L is actually a long-stroke version of the 2.8L V6. As far as the longevity of the engine, there's nothing preventing your engine from reaching over 200,000 miles, but there's also no guarantee that it will. You are correct in your use of synthetic oil, a high grade synthetic oil (preferrably with the use of a fine secondary oil filter) will definitely extend the life of your engine. Galen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cecil "Steve" Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 10:14 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] 3.4 L V6 > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Questions for the group: > 1 - Is the V-6 a reliable motor that will last another 70K miles > without problem?? ( I know that its 3/4 of a 350 ) > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > I have a 3.4L V6 in my Astro Van. I have over 100,000 miles on it now > and no signs of slowing down. No burning oil, no noticeable loss of > power, and I wouldn't hesitate to jump in and take a long trip in it, or > continue to pull my boat with it. > > Some people say that cars don't last as long these days, not sure if > that's true or not, but this van is flying in the face of those that say > that if so. I think it has a LOT to do with how you take care of them. I > have always changed oil regularly and GM cars have treated me well > overall in recent years. > > Shortly after the warrantee expired I decided to try some synthetic oil > because I heard so much good about it. I actually NOTICED a difference > right away! It was the middle of the winter and I KNOW how long it takes > to stop shivering in a cold van. Believe me I stayed cold a lot longer > after changing oil. While that's not comfortable, it tells me there is a > lot less friction going on. > > I had them put Valvoline Durablend in. A mix of half synthetic and half > regular oil. I have switched back and forth to full synthetic to > durablend a few times, but always will have synthetic in all my cars > from now on. > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
