When did the Buick 3800 Series 2 engine come out?
Introduced in 1995, the Series II is quite a different engine. It is also by far the most popular of the 3800 family for its power, smoothness, fuel efficiency, and reliability, although the stroke for the 3.8 liter engine remained at 3.4 in (86 mm), and the bore remained at 3.8 in (97 mm).
What are the symptoms of a misfire on a GM 3.8L?
Here are some of the most common symptoms of a misfire condition on your GM 3.8L: The check engine light will be on. One or more misfire codes will be stored in the car or mini-van’s computer memory (if OBD II equipped).
Where is the dpfe sensor located on a GM 3800?
DPFE sensor is not a sensor that any GM gas vehicles use. It is strictly for diesels. Where’s the PCV valve located on a 3800 supercharged engine? On the supercharged, it is located under a square metal plate, in similar location as EGR valve on the non-supercharged.
How much horsepower does a Chevy 3800 have?
GM listed the engine output as 240 hp (179 kW) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque. Final drive ratios are reduced in most applications, for better fuel economy and for improved use of the engine’s torque in the low RPM range. Like most 3800 V6s, the engine is well known for its reliability and low maintenance costs.
Introduced in 1995, the Series II is quite a different engine. It is also by far the most popular of the 3800 family for its power, smoothness, fuel efficiency, and reliability, although the stroke for the 3.8 liter engine remained at 3.4 in (86 mm), and the bore remained at 3.8 in (97 mm).
GM listed the engine output as 240 hp (179 kW) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque. Final drive ratios are reduced in most applications, for better fuel economy and for improved use of the engine’s torque in the low RPM range. Like most 3800 V6s, the engine is well known for its reliability and low maintenance costs.
When did the Buick Turbo 3.8 engine become LC2?
The turbo 3.8 received sequential fuel injection and a wasted spark Distributorless Ignition System in 1984. In 1986 an air-to-air Garrett intercooler was added and the RPO Code became LC2.
What kind of engine did the Buick Special have?
Dubbed the Fireball V6, it became the standard engine in the 1962 Buick Special. In their test that year, Road & Track was impressed with Buick’s “practical” new V6, saying it “sounds and performs exactly like the aluminum V8 in most respects.”
When did GM stop making the 3800 engine?
Amazingly, it’s been installed in more than 6 million vehicles since 1995. Production of the renowned 3800 V6 engine was officially ended in August 2008, nearly 10 years beyond the automaker’s original plan to cease 3800 engine production in 1999.
When did GM change the crankshaft balancer on the 3800?
Use the following procedure to properly service the crankshaft balancer on these engines. According to GM, there has been a running design change in the crankshaft balancer. This change affects 3800 engines built late in the 1995 model year (L27 and L36) and all of 1996 model year (L36 and L67).