EGH Dodge EGH V6

3.6-літровий V6 двигун від Dodge, відомий своєю надійністю та довговічністю при належному обслуговуванні.

Brand: Dodge Type: Petrol Configuration: V6 Production Years: 1991 - 2010 Production: Trenton Engine Plant, Michigan, USA
28 Brand engines
11 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 3.6 L (3,604 cc)
Configuration V6
Number of Cylinders 6
Valves per Cylinder 2
Power 175 - 215 л.с.
Torque 285 - 319 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 96.00 mm
Piston Stroke 87.00 mm
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Fuel System Multi-point Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Intercooler No
Maximum RPM 6,000 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 180 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) null mm
Lubrication System Wet sump
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family Chrysler EGH engine series
Manufacturing Plant Trenton Engine Plant, Michigan, USA
Predecessor null
Successor Pentastar V6

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 4.7 L (with filter: 5 L)
Recommended Viscosity 5W-30
Oil Standard API SL
Recommended Brands Pennzoil, Mobil 1, Castrol
Oil Change Interval 12 000 km or 12 mo
Oil Filter MO-090
Air Filter 5019923AB
Replace every 30 000 km
Fuel filter null
Cabin Filter null
Spark Plugs Type: Copper
Part number: RC12ECC
Gap: 1.1 mm
Quantity: 6 pcs
Replace every 48 000 km
Coolant Capacity 13 L
Coolant Type HOAT (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant)
Coolant Change Interval 160 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 88°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 110°C
Critical Temperature 120°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 500-800 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 7/10

Expected lifespan: 300 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Intake manifold gasket failure Medium 100000-150000 km $300-500
Oil sludge buildup High 80000-120000 km $500-1000

Known defects

  • Oil sludge issues in early models
  • Intake manifold gasket leaks

Warranty extensions

  • null

Tuning potential

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

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 230 hp 350 Nm ECU remap and intake upgrade
Reliability impact: Minimal 		$1000
Stage 2 250 hp 380 Nm -
Required: Performance exhaust, Cold air intake, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Low 		$2500
Stage 3 280 hp 420 Nm -
Required: Supercharger kit, Forged internals, Upgraded fuel system
Reliability impact: Medium 		$8000

Popular modifications

  • Cold air intake
  • Performance exhaust
  • ECU remap

Tuning limitations

  • Limited by naturally aspirated design
  • Cooling system upgrades needed for high power

Детальні технічні характеристики

5
модифікацій
166–218
к.с.

Спільні характеристики

Body type Minivan
Boost type none
Capacity 3778 cm3
Car class M
Country USA
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine code EGH
Engine model EGH
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine type Gasoline
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Front track width 1600 mm
Fuel 92
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Number of cylinders 6
Number of doors 5
Number of seater 7
Steering wheel position Left
Timing belt OHV
Valves per cylinder 2

Модифікації двигуна

3.8 AT (197 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Caravan 5 2007–2010
197 hp
engine
Compression ratio 9.6
Cylinder bore 96 mm
Engine power 197 hp
Fuel tank capacity 76 l
Max power (kW) 145 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Max trunk capacity 4551 l
Maximum torque 312 N*m
Min trunk capacity 748 l
Stroke cycle 87 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 10.6 s
Max speed 180 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 14.7 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.4 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 6
dimensions
Back track width 1626 mm
Clearance 130 mm
Curb weight 2080 kg
Full weight 2690 kg
Height 1750 mm
Length 5142 mm
Wheelbase 3078 mm
Width 1953 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes Disc
Wheel size 225/65 R16, 225/65 R17
other
Front track 1600 mm
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.5 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1626 mm
3.8 AT (218 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Caravan 4 2001–2007
218 hp
engine
Compression ratio 9.6
Cylinder bore 96.0 mm
Engine power 218 hp
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
Max power (kW) 160 kW
Max power at RPM 5000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 4680 l
Maximum torque 332 N*m
Min trunk capacity 580 l
Stroke cycle 87.0 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 10.1 s
Max speed 201 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.8 l
Cruising range from 580 to 760 km
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.0 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1625 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Curb weight 2080 kg
Full weight 2454 kg
Ground clearance 140 mm
Height 1750 mm
Length 5093 mm
Wheelbase 3030 mm
Width 1995 mm
suspension
Back suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum
Wheel size 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16, 215/70 R15
other
Front track 1600 mm
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.6 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1625 mm
3.8 AT AWD (218 hp)
Привід All wheel drive (AWD) КПП Automatic Caravan 4 2001–2007
218 hp
engine
Compression ratio 9.6
Cylinder bore 96.0 mm
Engine power 218 hp
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
Max power (kW) 160 kW
Max power at RPM 5000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 4680 l
Maximum torque 332 N*m
Min trunk capacity 580 l
Stroke cycle 87.0 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 10.8 s
Max speed 200 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.8 l
Cruising range from 580 to 760 km
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.0 l
transmission
Drive wheels All wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1625 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Curb weight 2130 kg
Full weight 2454 kg
Ground clearance 140 mm
Height 1750 mm
Length 5093 mm
Wheelbase 3030 mm
Width 1995 mm
suspension
Back suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum
Wheel size 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16, 215/70 R15
other
Front track 1600 mm
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.6 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1625 mm
3.8 AT (166 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Caravan 3 1995–2000
166 hp
engine
Compression ratio 9.6
Cylinder bore 96.0 mm
Engine power 166 hp
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
Max power (kW) 122 kW
Max power at RPM 4300 RPM
Max trunk capacity 4140 l
Maximum torque 308 N*m
Min trunk capacity 450 l
Stroke cycle 87.0 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3100 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.0 s
Max speed 170 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.8 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.8 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.8 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1626 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Curb weight 1920 kg
Full weight 2454 kg
Height 1740 mm
Length 4733 mm
Wheelbase 2878 mm
Width 1920 mm
suspension
Back suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum
Wheel size 215/60 R16, 215/65 R15
other
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.6 5x114.3 mm
3.8 AT AWD (166 hp)
Привід All wheel drive (AWD) КПП Automatic Caravan 3 1995–2000
166 hp
engine
Compression ratio 9
Cylinder bore 96 mm
Engine power 166 hp
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
Max power (kW) 122 kW
Max power at RPM 4300 RPM
Max trunk capacity 4140 l
Maximum torque 308 N*m
Min trunk capacity 450 l
Stroke cycle 87 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3100 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.2 s
Max speed 183 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.4 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.1 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels All wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1626 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Curb weight 1920 kg
Full weight 2454 kg
Height 1740 mm
Length 4733 mm
Wheelbase 2878 mm
Width 1920 mm
suspension
Back suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum
Wheel size 215/60 R16, 215/65 R15
other
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.6 5x114.3 mm

Cars with the EGH engine

This engine was fitted to 6 models

Photo Brand Model Generation Production years
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 Chrysler Pacifica Pacifica 2004 - 2008
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 Dodge Charger Charger (LX) 2006 - 2010
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 Dodge Durango Durango II (ND) 2004 - 2009
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 Dodge Magnum Magnum 2004 - 2008
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 Dodge Nitro Nitro 2007 - 2012
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 Chrysler Nassau Nassau 2007 - 2007

All modifications (11)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Chrysler Pacifica Pacifica 3.8L V6 200 л.с. 6-ступ. Автомат 2WD 200 hp 6-ступ. Автомат 2WD
Dodge Charger Charger (LX) 3.5L V6 250 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 250 hp 5-Автомат 2WD
Dodge Charger Charger (LX) 3.5L V6 250 л.с. 5-Автомат 4x4 250 hp 5-Автомат 4x4
Dodge Durango Durango II (ND) 3.7L V6 210 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 210 hp 5-Автомат 2WD
Dodge Durango Durango II (ND) 3.7L V6 210 л.с. 5-Автомат 4x4 210 hp 5-Автомат 4x4
Dodge Magnum Magnum 3.5L V6 250 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 250 hp 5-Автомат 2WD
Dodge Magnum Magnum 3.5L V6 250 л.с. 5-Автомат 4x4 250 hp 5-Автомат 4x4
Dodge Nitro Nitro 3.7L V6 210 л.с. 4-ступ. Автомат 2WD 210 hp 4-ступ. Автомат 2WD
Dodge Nitro Nitro 3.7L V6 210 л.с. 5-ступ. Автомат 4x4 210 hp 5-ступ. Автомат 4x4
Chrysler Nassau Nassau 3.5L V6 250 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 250 hp 5-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler Nassau Nassau 3.5L V6 250 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 250 hp 6-Автомат 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • The EGH engine was known for its durability and was widely used in minivans and sedans.
  • It was one of the last Chrysler engines to use a pushrod design.

Applications

Total produced: Over 1 million

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Dodge Grand Caravan Fourth Generation 2001-2007 180hp North America
Dodge Charger LX 2006-2010 190hp North America

Compatible transmissions: 4-speed Automatic, 5-speed Automatic

Drive types: FWD, RWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Petrol 87
Octane Rating Minimum: 87 | Recommended: 87
Consumption (City) 14 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 9 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 11.5 L/100km
Real Consumption 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L
Range 660 km
Cost per 100 km 15-20 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 4
CO₂ Emissions 250 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Absent
AdBlue Not Required

Awards and Recognition

  • Ward's 10 Best Engines (1998) — Best V6 Engine

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
VQ35DE Nissan 3,498 cc 287 hp 366 Nm
3.5L V6 Toyota 3,456 cc 268 hp 336 Nm

Pros

  • Durable and reliable
  • Simple design with easy maintenance

Cons

  • Less power compared to modern V6 engines
  • Higher fuel consumption