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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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does anybody know about a 1996 3.0 DOHC? are they good motors? more powerul than the standard 3.0? any issues? PITA's? about them? please let me know!
 
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.... its in a 1996 taurus with 94k miles
 
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They are good engines. Few problem areas that I have heard of. Oil around the spark plugs due to failed cam cover gaskets is not uncommon. Other than that, 300k miles are achievable with decent maintenance.
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