V6 Engine
A V6 engine has six cylinders in two banks of three set in a V shape, making it shorter than an inline six.
What is V6 Engine?
Common bank angles are 60 and 90 degrees. Its compact length suits both transverse and longitudinal installation. Many V6 engines use balance measures to smooth vibrations. Some V6 engines use split crank pins to fire evenly despite the bank angle.
How it works
Two cylinder banks share one crankshaft, with pistons working in a set firing order.
Why it matters for your car
Rear-bank spark plugs and coils can be harder to reach on transverse V6 engines. Timing chain or belt jobs are often more involved than on inline engines.
Other terms
- Alloy Wheel Refurbishment
- Chrome Plating
- E-axle (Electric Drive Unit)
- Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
- Footwell
- Head Gasket
- Heated Rear Window
- Kick-down
- Litres Per 100 Km (l/100 Km)
- Paint Oxidation (Faded Paint)
- Pedestrian Protection
- Pre-purchase Inspection
- Rear Spoiler (Rear Wing)
- Shift Solenoid
- Synthetic Engine Oil
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
- Transfer Case
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
- Wheel Stud And Wheel Bolt
- WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier)