FenwickHockey65's Great Thread of GM Knowledge - Page 418

*mlee* · 10-28-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I don't really think the car needs the 3.6 either...not at all. That said...I know I've asked this before when you made a similar comment elsewhere, but what makes you think the 3.6 is unreliable?

The LFX and LGX have been good motors for the most part. I haven't heard of any LGX engines dying on this forum, and as for the Colorado/Canyon forums, the LFX seems to be doing mostly well also. The LLT before the LFX had more issues for sure. I've had two of the 3.6 V6 engines with good luck, and enjoyed the performance.

Royal Tiger · 10-28-2018, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I don't really think the car needs the 3.6 either...not at all. That said...I know I've asked this before when you made a similar comment elsewhere, but what makes you think the 3.6 is unreliable?

The LFX and LGX have been good motors for the most part. I haven't heard of any LGX engines dying on this forum, and as for the Colorado/Canyon forums, the LFX seems to be doing mostly well also. The LLT before the LFX had more issues for sure. I've had two of the 3.6 V6 engines with good luck, and enjoyed the performance.

Most of my thoughts on the 3.6L come from JerTM as he has posted quite often about the failures it suffers. Far too often for me to ever want one.

*DGthe3* · 10-29-2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

Most of my thoughts on the 3.6L come from JerTM as he has posted quite often about the failures it suffers. Far too often for me to ever want one.

And if I remember correctly, you favour personal anecdotes over statistics, right?

JerTM · 10-29-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

And if I remember correctly, you favour personal anecdotes over statistics, right?

Anecdotes of one owner hold little water for me. But after years of fixing them, I am pretty jaded towards the 3.6L. Neat on paper, not very well executed.

Royal Tiger · 10-29-2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

And if I remember correctly, you favour personal anecdotes over statistics, right?

He’s a GM tech, not one owner. Nice try but, wrong. Again.

*DGthe3* · 10-29-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

He’s a GM tech, not one owner. Nice try but, wrong. Again.

If you trust statistics instead over anecdotes, thats fine by me. But I remember getting into a discussion with someone on the forum quite a while ago about reliability stories vs stats. I think it was in reference to pickup trucks in particular. Now, I was pretty sure it was you (and the post I quoted lead credibility to that idea), but if it wasn't you then it wasn't you.

I'm not 'trying' anything. I wasn't absolutely positive beyond any shadow of a doubt that it was you. Hence 'If I remember correctly ... ' at the beginning of my post, then asking you to confirm at the end. Turns out, my self doubt was justified. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. Its no big deal either way.

Royal Tiger · 10-29-2018, 07:55 PM

No problem DG. I’m not trying to start anything. I was in thought over my comment about Detroit you refuted and I backed up with a statistical reply. I don’t recall anything about pick-up trucks.

KMPrenger · 10-29-2018, 09:25 PM

I don't fix these these things for a living. But I was a V6 enthusiast when the LLT 3.6 was in everything GM made. That engine had problems with many of them. Timing chains, oil consumption, etc. The LFX changed that for sure for the better, although I'm sure it had a few bad apples. I remember a couple. I don't follow the LGX as close now that I'm an SS owner, but I do own a Colorado with the 3.6. Havent heard of any of them puking oil yet.

Ok, time to stop kicking this head horse.

Royal Tiger · 10-30-2018, 08:55 AM

Thanks KM. That’s good to hear.

CamaroDreams76 · 10-30-2018, 05:59 PM

I'd be happy with the LTG in a Cruze SS

FenwickHockey65 · 10-31-2018, 02:03 PM

https://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-c...velopment.html

Speculated CT5-V mule.

Martinjlm · 10-31-2018, 02:39 PM

And then there is this.....

https://www.clickondetroit.com/autom...lectric-camaro

shaffe · 10-31-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

https://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-c...velopment.html

Speculated CT5-V mule.

still despise that naming scheme

*DGthe3* · 10-31-2018, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

still despise that naming scheme

I keep reading 'CT5' as 'CTS'. I can only imagine how hard it will be to convince the general public that the CT5 is a thing & the CTS isn't.

10-29-2018, 09:25 PM	#5846
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	I don't fix these these things for a living. But I was a V6 enthusiast when the LLT 3.6 was in everything GM made. That engine had problems with many of them. Timing chains, oil consumption, etc. The LFX changed that for sure for the better, although I'm sure it had a few bad apples. I remember a couple. I don't follow the LGX as close now that I'm an SS owner, but I do own a Colorado with the 3.6. Havent heard of any of them puking oil yet. Ok, time to stop kicking this head horse. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-30-2018, 05:59 PM	#5848
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,076 View My Garage	I'd be happy with the LTG in a Cruze SS __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

10-31-2018, 02:03 PM	#5849
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	https://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-c...velopment.html Speculated CT5-V mule. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

10-31-2018, 02:39 PM	#5850
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,228	And then there is this..... https://www.clickondetroit.com/autom...lectric-camaro __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

10-29-2018, 07:55 PM	#5845
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	No problem DG. I’m not trying to start anything. I was in thought over my comment about Detroit you refuted and I backed up with a statistical reply. I don’t recall anything about pick-up trucks.

10-30-2018, 08:55 AM	#5847
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Thanks KM. That’s good to hear.

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