Engine: Description and Operation

The 3.0L (2V) engine has the following features:
- a cast iron, V-block design with overhead valves
- available with an automatic transaxle only and operates on unleaded fuel
- available in two flexible fuel versions operating on unleaded fuel and either fuel-methanol or fuel-ethanol blends
- cast iron cylinder heads feature a central plug, dual squish combustion chamber
- V-6, 3.0L (2V) engine is compact and similar to a V-8 engine in construction and components
- the flexible fuel versions of the V-6 3.0L (2V) engine have several unique components to allow alcohol compatibility

WARNING: TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE FAN BLADE HAS FIRST BEEN EXAMINED FOR POSSIBLE CRACKS AND SEPARATION.

These engines incorporate:
- closed-type Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system.
- exhaust emission control system.

To maintain the required exhaust emission levels, the following must be kept in good operating condition and meet recommended adjustment specifications:
- engine
- fuel system
- ignition system

Make sure that the following engine components are not serviceable before replacing damaged or worn engine components:
- crankshaft
- cylinder heads
- valve guides
- exhaust valves
- intake valve
- camshafts
- cylinder block