In an in-line engine, the pistons are parallel to each other (usually vertical). In a V engine, the pistons are at right angles to each other. V engines come in widely varying sizes. 2.0 designates size (2 cubic liters total piston displacement), not type of engine.
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No. The PAS rack is different for the V6.
According to the 2003 Mercury Sable Owner Guide ( 5W-20 ) With engine oil filter change : For the 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 engine ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil ) For the 3.0 litre " Duratec " V6 engine ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
According to the 2003 Mercury Sable Owner Guide ( 5W-20 ) With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 engine takes ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil ) The 3.0 litre " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
V6 Engine: 5W-30 V8 Engine: 5W-20
According to the 2003 Lincoln LS Owner Guide : For the 3.0 litre V6 engine and the 3.9 litre V8 engine ( 5W-20 ) * with engine oil filter change The 3.0 litre V6 engine takes ( 6.9 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil ) The 3.9 litre V8 engine takes ( 6.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
According to the 2002 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : ( the 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 engine , and it's flex fuel version , take 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil ) ( the 3.0 litre " Duratec " V6 engine takes 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
The 2011 Lincoln MKS has a V6 engine.
There is no BMW V6 engine.
According to the 2003 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( 5W-20 engine oil is used ) With engine oil filter change : For the 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 engine ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil ) For the 3.0 litre " Duratec " V6 engine ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil ) * 5W-20 should be fine year round
According to the 2003 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : For the 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 engine ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil ) For the 3.0 litre " Duratec " V6 engine ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
In a 2000 Ford Ranger : Yes , you could have either the 3.0 litre V6 engine or the 4.0 litre V6 engine