Ok I am hearing good and bad things about the 3.0 v6. So can I get some input from you guys on what is good or bad about it and so on?

 

they aint nothin wrong with a 3.0.they're a little low on power when compared to american standards. head gaskets will blow eventually but otherwise they are dead reliable.

 

My 1990 4 runner had 218,000 miles on it when I blew a head gasket 400 miles from home - I ordered a new motor and installed it in my Uncles drive way. I pull a 20' Sea Ray boat, my camping trailer ( 12' Starcraft pop-up )
and within reason the 3.0 does everything asked of it.

I consistently get 15 - 16 mpg and always change the oil at 3000 miles.
Castroil 10w 40 / Purolator filter.

Unless a wreck happens - I am good to go for another 200,000. It ain't quick but it is a truck ! and a DAMN good one !

no worries here

 

My 94 T100 has a 3.0 and it had 190,000 miles on it and it still makes good compression and oil pressure. I do not know if the head gaskets were ever replaced since I have only had the truck a little over a year.

I agree with the other guys, its a good but underpowered engine. It only makes about 150 hp, less than a new Toyota Camry.

The only thing I don't like about it is the intake plenum setup, its too freakin big and makes working on the upper end of the engine a pain because it, the plenum, has to be removed.

The timing belt and water pump are pretty easy to replace, which is nice.