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01-04-2013, 09:00 AM
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Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
I have both the 4.0L and the 3.0L and I think both are great engines, and neither of them have ever let me down,, what I don't understand is what makes the 3.0 so bad?
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01-04-2013, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MadridRanger1994
I have both the 4.0L and the 3.0L and I think both are great engines, and neither of them have ever let me down,, what I don't understand is what makes the 3.0 so bad?
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Both 4.0 & 3.0
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01-04-2013, 09:10 AM
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
4.0 and 3.0 get the same gas mileage despite the fact that the 4.0 has way more horsepower...wish I had a 4.0
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01-04-2013, 09:26 AM
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3.0 is way underpowered compared to the 4.0. You may not really notice it if you are just driving it but when you start hauling with the 3.0, you'd have to step on the gas a lot harder and more often.
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01-04-2013, 09:42 AM
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
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Originally Posted by 03DJ
3.0 is way underpowered compared to the 4.0. You may not really notice it if you are just driving it but when you start hauling with the 3.0, you'd have to step on the gas a lot harder and more often.
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this is true as well
after driving my 3.0 for a few years I finally got to drive a 4.0 FX4 I was looking at and the difference was amazing...the 4.0 was wayyyyyy better
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01-04-2013, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 2008RangerSport
this is true as well
after driving my 3.0 for a few years I finally got to drive a 4.0 FX4 I was looking at and the difference was amazing...the 4.0 was wayyyyyy better
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Same here. Unfortunately the dealership wasn't willing to drop the price 1,000. The next Ranger I get has to have a 4.0. The 4.0 is pretty nice... You could also squeeze out a little more horsepower out of it than the 3.0.
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01-04-2013, 09:50 AM
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
plus the 3.0s have the hit or miss cam sync issue.. but regardless, i love my 3.0. with the proper gearing it can haul ass, mine gets up and goes alright. but yes, the mileage should be better on a small V6, im getting around 18 every tank. thats pretty evenly mixed highway/city driving.
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01-04-2013, 09:51 AM
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
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plus the 3.0s have the hit or miss cam sync issue.. but regardless, i love my 3.0. with the proper gearing it can haul ass, mine gets up and goes alright. but yes, the mileage should be better on a small V6, im getting around 18 every tank. thats pretty evenly mixed highway/city driving.
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damn how are you getting that good mpg...im getting like 15 mpg lol
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01-04-2013, 09:55 AM
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
trying not to go over 68-70 on the highway, after that the mpgs fall harder than bricks. plus its a manual trans, that helps. im running 32s with 4.10s, K&N drop in, and i keep fresh oil in it. making sure everything is maintained top notch can help pull better mpgs, and just light driving.
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01-04-2013, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004xlmiller
plus the 3.0s have the hit or miss cam sync issue.. but regardless, i love my 3.0. with the proper gearing it can haul ass, mine gets up and goes alright. but yes, the mileage should be better on a small V6, im getting around 18 every tank. thats pretty evenly mixed highway/city driving.
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I love my 3.0 as well but it sucks when it comes to towing a 1,500 lb load over hwy 299. That and it takes a little getting used to after driving a Mustang for a while.
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01-04-2013, 09:57 AM
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
shit miles per gallon
shit horsepower/torque
shit for aftermarket support
complete shit when you actually want to use the truck
if you lift it/put bigger tires on, you're flooring it everywhere even when re-geared
re-sale is a lot harder
hell, even ford knew the 3.0 was shit and finally stopped putting them in rangers.
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01-04-2013, 09:58 AM
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
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Originally Posted by 2004xlmiller
trying not to go over 68-70 on the highway, after that the mpgs fall harder than bricks. plus its a manual trans, that helps. im running 32s with 4.10s, K&N drop in, and i keep fresh oil in it. making sure everything is maintained top notch can help pull better mpgs, and just light driving.
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shit I run 80 on the highway...guess ill slow down haha...I keep the oil changed like it supposed to be and everything like that...ill be getting an alignment next week that may help cause im sure it needs it...and the manual trans would help a lot lol
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01-04-2013, 09:59 AM
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
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Originally Posted by 03DJ
I love my 3.0 as well but it sucks when it comes to towing a 1,500 lb load over hwy 299. That and it takes a little getting used to after driving a Mustang for a while.
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i hear ya.. that highway sucks in general, couldnt imagine hauling something with my truck through there.
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Originally Posted by doyouquaxu
shit miles per gallon
shit horsepower/torque
shit for aftermarket support
complete shit when you actually want to use the truck
if you lift it/put bigger tires on, you're flooring it everywhere even when re-geared
re-sale is a lot harder
hell, even ford knew the 3.0 was shit and finally stopped putting them in rangers.
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this, although most of its power is at the top end. they love the high revs.
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01-04-2013, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 2008RangerSport
shit I run 80 on the highway...guess ill slow down haha...I keep the oil changed like it supposed to be and everything like that...ill be getting an alignment next week that may help cause im sure it needs it...and the manual trans would help a lot lol
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Well max speed limit in California is 70. Haha. Just drive it more lightly.
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Re: Why does everyone despise the 3.0 engine?
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Originally Posted by 2008RangerSport
shit I run 80 on the highway...guess ill slow down haha...I keep the oil changed like it supposed to be and everything like that...ill be getting an alignment next week that may help cause im sure it needs it...and the manual trans would help a lot lol
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yours an auto? look into a tuner, autos respond better than manuals to those due to changing the shift points for an economy tune vs performance tune. and yea a light foot will keep your wallet a lil heavier.
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