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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS-UNIT REPAIR
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Engine Mechanical Specifications-Unit Repair
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Engine Mechanical Specifications-Unit Repair
| Engine Type | 90 degrees V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.8L/231 cu inch |
| RPO | L36 |
| Bore | 3.8 inch |
| Stroke | 3.4 inch |
| Compression Ratio (VIN K) | 9.4:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-6-5-4-3-2 |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.