Maintenance and Specifications
ENGINE DATA
Engine
3.5L V6 engine
3.5L V6 SHO engine
Cubic inches
214
214
See Octane
See Octane
Fuel
recommendations earlier
recommendations
earlier in this chapter.
in this chapter.
Firing order
1–4–2–5–3–6
1–4–2–5–3–6
Ignition system
Coil on plug
Coil on plug
0.052–0.056 inch
0.033–0.037 inch
Spark plug gap
(1.32–1.42 mm)
(.84–.94 mm)
Compression
10.3:1
10.0:1
ratio
Engine drivebelt routing
3.5L V6 engine
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except
vehicles with electric power assisted steering).
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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