Difference between the 2.7l and 3.0l TDV6 for towing

[iannicki]

I know this gets discussed a lot, but courtesy of my older brother we can finally express it in straight forward terms.

2.7l TDV6: will tow a large van

3.0l TDV6: will tow a large van with the van park brake applied

[John_D4]

I know this gets discussed a lot, but courtesy of my older brother we can finally express it in straight forward terms.

2.7l TDV6: will tow a large van

3.0l TDV6: will tow a large van with the van park brake applied

Lol. Good, plain English explanation. Thanks!

How about the difference between a 3.0 TDV6 and a 3.0 SDV6?

[Ferret]

I know this gets discussed a lot, but courtesy of my older brother we can finally express it in straight forward terms.

2.7l TDV6: will tow a large van

3.0l TDV6: will tow a large van with the van park brake applied

Any difference in fuel economy?

[timax]

Id be more worried about what transmission is behind the motor than the motor itself.
The latter 8 speed being the one to have.

[cripesamighty]

So what was the giveaway that the van brakes were locked, and how much for a new set of van tyres.....[bigwhistle][biggrin]

[twr7cx]

An advantage to the 2.7 TDV6 is that you can remap the engine for more power/torque and better fuel economy, and do an EGT patch to disable it.

[Meccles]

If you want to go this way that’s also possible with the 3.0ltr engines.

[RANDLOVER]

An advantage to the 2.7 TDV6 is that you can remap the engine for more power/torque and better fuel economy, and do an EGT patch to disable it.

EGR (Recirc V/v) or EGT (Exhaust Temperature)?

[iannicki]

So what was the giveaway that the van brakes were locked, and how much for a new set of van tyres.....[bigwhistle][biggrin]

Apparently the high temp alarm on the TPMS worked!