This is funny in a way, because when I first bought my '94 3.0L V6 I was hesitant to rev it. However, these Toyota engines work best when they are revved, it sounds like the 3.4L V6 is no exception. I actually had my best power and mpg in my 3.0 when I kept it around 3200 rpm.

The 4-cyl I have now seems best over 2800rpm. Below that, it goes ok, but not great.

We have been so accustomed to American V8's (and even some 6's) and their low cruising rpms that we think this should apply to our Japanese engines. It doesn't apply, so let er rev.

(My wife's CRV's 4-cyl just absolutely sings and pulls very well over 3000 rpms - not applicable here, but it seems to be the M.O. in Japenese engines.)