It is, the 14 Journey I finished today got 24 rockers, 24 lifters and the RT side intake cam. The cam was grooved from one bad rocker arm. If one went bad it was getting them all while it was open, they are all the same age.
I'm at 16-22 with the 5.7 in mine.
I've heard that from other people too Peter. I bought it for trips so that's why I went for the 3.6. The only advantage to it is the $5000 dollar difference on the sticker price. That's a good hunk of change for 70 more HP. The worst part is it sits in the garage because we can't go anywhere.
There are some vehicles that think are just too heavy for a V6. My Durango has the 5.7 Hemi, and I average 25 on the highways, and saw 26.3 on one trip. It does live up to the 12 rating for City driving.I've heard that from other people too Peter. I bought it for trips so that's why I went for the 3.6. The only advantage to it is the $5000 dollar difference on the sticker price. That's a good hunk of change for 70 more HP. The worst part is it sits in the garage because we can't go anywhere.
In reply as I stated in my original post #15 the 3.6 gives you a better torque & HP ratio for the given the gross weight vs the 4 cyl. The greater horse power pays off in the real world city and highway driving. AWD will greatly effect fuel economy. The V6 torque & HP will get you up to speed more efficiently and maintain that fuel economy. As far as durability, the best engine oils of choice will reward you w/ fewer break downs do to oil coking, stiction and accelerated internal wear. Of course it all means nothing w/ a heavy right foot.
I believe the durability all has to do with the customers oil choice and change intervals, I have yet to see a problem with a 3.6 in a minivan, it's been a 200 and Journey's and it's the same engine. Older vs Younger owners? Maybe the heavy right foot also
We drive the absolute balls off the 3.6 charger, it’s given us no trouble and I’m looking forward to seeing how it holds up.I believe the durability all has to do with the customers oil choice and change intervals, I have yet to see a problem with a 3.6 in a minivan, it's been a 200 and Journey's and it's the same engine. Older vs Younger owners? Maybe the heavy right foot also
What are you using for oil and what are your oil change intervals?
Well up until recently we have just brought it into the dealer at the recommended intervals, 6000 miles I think. Now I’ll be taking over the oil changes as it’s out of the warranty or whatever. I have to do a change in ~1000 miles, have to consider what oil I want to go with.
