L36 Buick L36

3.8-літровий V6 двигун Buick L36 відомий своєю надійністю та довговічністю. Використовується в багатьох моделях GM, забезпечуючи хорошу потужність та економічність.

Brand: Buick Type: Petrol Configuration: V6 Production Years: 1995 - 2005 Production: Flint, Michigan, USA
16 Brand engines
28 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 3.8 L (3,791 cc)
Configuration V6
Number of Cylinders 6
Valves per Cylinder 2
Power 200 - 205 л.с.
Torque 305 - 312 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 96.50 mm
Piston Stroke 86.40 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Firing Order 1-6-5-4-3-2
Fuel System Sequential Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Intercooler No
Maximum RPM 5,500 rpm
Max Torque RPM 4,000 rpm
Valve Train OHV
Timing Drive Chain
Timing Chain Replacement 250000 or as needed
Block Material Cast Iron
Head Material Aluminum
Engine Weight 170 kg
Lubrication System Wet sump
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family GM 3800 Series II
Manufacturing Plant Flint, Michigan, USA
Predecessor LN3
Successor L26

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 4.7 L (with filter: 4.9 L)
Recommended Viscosity 10W-30
Oil Standard API SL
Recommended Brands ACDelco, Mobil 1, Valvoline
Oil Change Interval 8 000 km or 6 mo
Oil Filter PF47
Air Filter A1618C
Replace every 30 000 km
Fuel filter GF578
Spark Plugs Type: Platinum
Part number: 41-101
Gap: 1.5 mm
Quantity: 6 pcs
Replace every 100 000 km
Coolant Capacity 12 L
Coolant Type Dex-Cool (ACDelco)
Coolant Change Interval 240 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 89°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 110°C
Critical Temperature 120°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 500-800 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 8/10

Expected lifespan: 300 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Intake manifold gasket failure Medium 100000-150000 km $500-1000
Coolant leaks Medium 80000-120000 km $200-500

Known defects

  • Plastic upper intake manifold prone to cracking

Tuning potential

Tuning potential: Medium | Max. safe power: 300 hp

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 220 hp 330 Nm ECU remap and intake upgrade
Reliability impact: Minimal 		$600
Stage 2 250 hp 360 Nm ECU, Exhaust, Intake
Required: Performance exhaust, ECU remap, Cold air intake
Reliability impact: Low 		$2000
Stage 3 280 hp 400 Nm -
Required: Supercharger kit, Forged internals, Upgraded fuel system
Reliability impact: Medium 		$8000

Popular modifications

  • Cold air intake
  • Performance exhaust
  • ECU tuning

Tuning limitations

  • Stock internals limit power above 300hp
  • Cooling system upgrades needed for high power

Детальні технічні характеристики

4
модифікацій
205–228
к.с.

Спільні характеристики

Capacity 3791 cm3
Car class E
Clearance 140 mm
Country USA
Cylinder bore 96.5 mm
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine model L36
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine type Gasoline
Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Number of cylinders 6
Number of gear 4
Number of seater 5
Steering wheel position Left
Stroke cycle 86.4 mm
Timing belt OHV
Valves per cylinder 2

Модифікації двигуна

3.8 AT (205 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Park Avenue 2 1996–2002
205 hp
engine
Boost type none
Compression ratio 9.4
Engine code L36
Engine power 205 hp
Max power (kW) 150 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 324 N*m
Min trunk capacity 541 l
Turnover of maximum torque 3700 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.5 s
Max speed 203 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.4 l
Fuel 92
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.4 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.5 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
dimensions
Back track width 1540 mm
Curb weight 1600 kg
Front track width 1535 mm
Full weight 2120 kg
Height 1410 mm
Length 5220 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2814 mm
Width 1880 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes Disc
other
Body type Sedan
3.8 AT (208 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Park Avenue 2 1996–2003
208 hp
engine
Boost type none
Compression ratio 9.4
Engine code L36
Engine power 208 hp
Max power (kW) 153 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Max trunk capacity 541 l
Maximum torque 312 N*m
Min trunk capacity 541 l
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.5 s
Max speed 200 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.8 l
Cruising range from 560 to 860 km
Fuel 92
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.1 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.8 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
dimensions
Back track width 1540 mm
Curb weight 1735 kg
Front track width 1535 mm
Full weight 2280 kg
Ground clearance 140 mm
Height 1410 mm
Length 5220 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2814 mm
Width 1880 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes Disc
other
Body type Sedan
Front track 1593 mm
Rear track 1582 mm
3.8 AT (228 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Park Avenue 2 1996–2002
228 hp
engine
Boost type compressor
Compression ratio 8.5
Engine code L36C
Engine power 228 hp
Max power (kW) 168 kW
Max power at RPM 5000 RPM
Maximum torque 473 N*m
Min trunk capacity 541 l
Turnover of maximum torque 3200 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 8.5 s
fuel
Fuel 92
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.5 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
dimensions
Back track width 1540 mm
Curb weight 1652 kg
Front track width 1535 mm
Height 1410 mm
Length 5220 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2814 mm
Width 1880 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum
other
Body type Sedan
3.8 AT (208 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Riviera 8 1994–1999
208 hp
engine
Boost type none
Compression ratio 8.5
Engine code L36
Engine power 208 hp
Max power (kW) 151 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 380 N*m
Min trunk capacity 495 l
Turnover of maximum torque 3600 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 10.1 s
Max speed 175 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.1 l
Fuel 95
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
dimensions
Back track width 1588 mm
Curb weight 1675 kg
Front track width 1588 mm
Full weight 1985 kg
Height 1390 mm
Length 5263 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2890 mm
Width 1905 mm
suspension
Back suspension Semi-dependent, spring
Rear brakes Disc
Wheel size 225/60 R16
other
Body type Coupe
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA70.3 5x115 mm

Cars with the L36 engine

This engine was fitted to 15 models

Photo Brand Model Generation Production years
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 Buick Park Avenue Park Avenue 1996 - 2005
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 Chevrolet Camaro Camaro 1998 - 2002
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 Pontiac Bonneville Bonneville 1999 - 2005
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 Buick LeSabre LeSabre (H-body) 1992 - 1999
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 Buick LeSabre LeSabre (K-body) 2000 - 2005
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 Buick Riviera Riviera (E-body) 1995 - 1999
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 Buick Roadmaster Roadmaster (1962-1996) 1962 - 1996
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 Buick Skylark Skylark (A-Body) 1992 - 1998
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 Chevrolet Lumina Lumina (W-body) 1995 - 2001
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 Chevrolet Lumina APV Lumina APV (U-Body) 1989 - 1996
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 Chevrolet Omega Omega (A-body) 1992 - 1998
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 Holden Calais Calais (VS) 1997 - 2000
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 Holden Calais Calais (VX) 2000 - 2002
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 Holden Calais Calais (VY) 2002 - 2004
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 Holden Statesman Statesman (WH) 1996 - 2000
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 Holden Statesman Statesman (WK) 2000 - 2003
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 Holden UTE UTE (VY) 2000 - 2002
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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Eighty-Eight (C-body) 1992 - 1999
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 Pontiac Trans Sport Trans Sport (U-body) 1989 - 1996

All modifications (28)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Buick Park Avenue Park Avenue 3.8L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 205 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Buick Park Avenue Park Avenue 3.8L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 4x4 205 hp 4-Автомат 4x4
Buick Park Avenue Park Avenue Supercharged 3.8L V6 240 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 240 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Buick Park Avenue Park Avenue Supercharged 3.8L V6 240 л.с. 4-Автомат 4x4 240 hp 4-Автомат 4x4
Chevrolet Camaro Camaro 3.8 V6 200 л.с. 5-МКП 2WD 200 hp 5-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Camaro Camaro 3.8 V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Pontiac Bonneville Bonneville 3.8L V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Pontiac Bonneville Bonneville 3.8L V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 4x4 200 hp 4-Автомат 4x4
Buick LeSabre LeSabre (H-body) 3.8L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 205 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Buick LeSabre LeSabre (H-body) 3.8L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 4x4 205 hp 4-Автомат 4x4
Buick LeSabre LeSabre (K-body) 3.8L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 205 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Buick LeSabre LeSabre (K-body) 3.8L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 4x4 205 hp 4-Автомат 4x4
Buick Riviera Riviera (E-body) 3.8 L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 205 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Buick Riviera Riviera (E-body) 3.8 L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 4x4 205 hp 4-Автомат 4x4
Buick Roadmaster Roadmaster (1962-1996) 3.8 V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 205 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Buick Skylark Skylark (A-Body) 3.8 L V6 205 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 205 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Lumina Lumina (W-body) 3.8L V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Lumina APV Lumina APV (U-Body) 3.8L V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Omega Omega (A-body) 3.0 V6 204 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 204 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Holden Calais Calais (VS) 3.8 V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Holden Calais Calais (VX) 3.8 V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Holden Calais Calais (VY) 3.6L V6 175 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 175 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Holden Statesman Statesman (WH) 3.8 V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Holden Statesman Statesman (WK) 3.8 V6 180 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 180 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Holden UTE UTE (VY) V6 3.8 195 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 195 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Eighty-Eight (C-body) 3.8L V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Eighty-Eight (C-body) 3.8L V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 4x4 200 hp 4-Автомат 4x4
Pontiac Trans Sport Trans Sport (U-body) 3.8 L V6 200 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 200 hp 4-Автомат 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • The L36 engine was known for its durability and smooth operation.
  • It was one of the last engines to use the GM 3800 platform before it was phased out.

Applications

Total produced: Over 1 million

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Buick LeSabre Eighth 1996-2005 200hp North America
Buick Park Avenue Second 1997-2005 205hp North America

Compatible transmissions: 4-speed Automatic 4T65-E

Drive types: FWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Petrol 87
Octane Rating Minimum: 87 | Recommended: 87
Consumption (City) 12.4 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 8.1 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 10.3 L/100km
Real Consumption 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L
Range 620 km
Cost per 100 km 10-12 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 3
CO₂ Emissions 240 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Absent
AdBlue Not Required

Awards and Recognition

  • Ward's 10 Best Engines (1995) — V6 Engines

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
3.8L V6 Ford 3,797 cc 200 hp 305 Nm

Pros

  • Robust and reliable
  • Good fuel economy for its size
  • Low maintenance costs

Cons

  • Outdated technology compared to modern engines
  • Limited tuning potential without major modifications