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The Terrible 3.4L DOHC Engine

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Explorer4x4 said:
Ah. But it says it was economical, but it definitely does not feel lik eit. I am sure the old 2.4L I4 in the Caravan got more miles-per-gallon.
The Mitsu Hemi? It didn't and was a much weaker engine. That motor had serious issues of its own.

The 3.4 isn't exciting to all the enthusiasts, but for 95-98% of the population, its a dang good package.
 
Elk said:
I don’t think you could be more wrong. An engine that eats gaskets/has crappy gaskets isn’t good for anybody. The most important thing to 95-98% population is reliability. That OHV 3.4L is the main reason people stopped buying GM minivan and mid-size cars.
Everyone that I know with one, and I know quite a few, are happy with them. I've heard of the gasket failures, and advised some of them about it, but none so far.