i am thinking of buying one off a co/worker
2007-03-10 06:37:32 · 9 answers · asked by Julie J 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
It's a good engine they've produced it until 2004 when the Chevy Malibu design changed. The LG8 engine is used in the Pontiac Grand Am, the Chevy Lumina and in the Chevy Malibu with only minor design changes over the years meaning your not going to run out of parts anytime soon. As far as the engine goes it's great on gas, low noise and low maintenance. If it's a 94 get a mechanic to give it a look over as early 90's cars are prone to overheating (worn water pumps, clogged radiators, e.t.c) also get a carfax report 10 bucks lets you know if its been crashed, rebuilt, abandoned or if its a lemon. I assume your co/worker didn't buy this car new. Good Luck
2007-03-10 10:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by Raul P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a 1994 over 10 years old so expect problems. As far as the motor goes it is a good engine. I would be more worried about all the other stuff surrounding the motor.
2007-03-10 06:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by Shane H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have been ripped off massive time. Why did not the 1st mechanic replace the A/C grasp on an identical time as he had the motor vehicle pulled to bits? Any mechanic properly worth his salt can tell the place noises are coming from in an engine assembly. it somewhat is glaring that those drongos have not any concept, whilst they inform you that the aircon must be working for the motor vehicle to artwork.
2016-10-18 01:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the engines are good,the transmissions are crap depending on the mileage look to do a tranny rebuild in a yr or so if it dont already need it the 3.1's are good but the 3.8 is good to theyre the best motors beside the 350 gm made!
2007-03-10 13:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by will79601 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good motor. Easy and cheep to repair and very plentiful (used motors). Just don't expect to much form this old of a car and you will be fine.
2007-03-10 08:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by GMdave28 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good motor, just likely to leak oil and/or antifreeze from the intake and oil pump drive. Good luck.
2007-03-10 12:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by Deano 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just another boring V6. It's good at what it does. Just nothing special about it.
2007-03-10 11:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it`s a good engine
2007-03-10 06:39:23 · answer #8 · answered by Dr Universe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piece of junk.
2007-03-10 09:51:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋