Question:

I currently have a 90 Buick LeSabre with 200K miles. I drive at least 110 miles a day. I am looking for a replacement. How will the Chevy Impala do? I am specifically interested in the car with a 3.4L engine. This engine is supposed to get better gas mileage than the 3.8L. Will the 3.4 hold up like the 3.8 in my buick? And will it actually get better gas mileage than the 3.8? Anyone with an opinion, tell me what you think. Thanks. I’d stay with the 3.8.  We have hit 37mpg in the 3.4 but it still has the intake gasket problems.

Answer:

What year is your car?

The intake gasket problem wasn’t properly addressed until somewhere into the 2003 model year.

The 2004 engines “should” be OK, assuming that the latest version of the gasket actually fixes the problem.

Brad

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