Pentastar 3.6L V6 Chrysler Pentastar 3.6L V6

Pentastar 3.6L V6 - це надійний і потужний двигун, що використовується в багатьох моделях Jeep. Він відомий своєю плавною роботою і хорошою продуктивністю.

Brand: Jeep Type: Petrol Configuration: V6 Production Years: 2011 - теперішній час Production: Trenton Engine Complex, Michigan, USA
22 Brand engines
60 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 3.6 L (3,604 cc)
Configuration V6
Number of Cylinders 6
Valves per Cylinder 4
Power 283 - 305 л.с.
Torque 352 - 365 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 96.00 mm
Piston Stroke 83.00 mm
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Fuel System Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Intercooler No
Maximum RPM 6,350 rpm
Max Torque RPM 4,300 rpm
Valve Train DOHC
Timing Drive Chain
Timing Chain Replacement 250000 or as needed
Block Material Aluminum
Head Material Aluminum
Engine Weight 170 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) 600 × 640 × 700 mm
Lubrication System Wet sump
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family Pentastar V6
Manufacturing Plant Trenton Engine Complex, Michigan, USA

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 5.7 L (with filter: 6 L)
Recommended Viscosity 5W-20
Oil Standard API SN
Recommended Brands Pennzoil, Mobil 1, Castrol
Oil Change Interval 12 000 km or 12 mo
Oil Filter MO-349
Air Filter 68257030AA
Replace every 48 000 km
Cabin Filter 68318365AA
Spark Plugs Type: Iridium
Part number: SP149125AE
Gap: 1.1 mm
Quantity: 6 pcs
Replace every 160 000 km
Coolant Capacity 13.25 L
Coolant Type HOAT (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant)
Coolant Change Interval 160 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 90°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 110°C
Critical Temperature 125°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 500-800 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 8/10

Expected lifespan: 300 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Cylinder head failure High 80000-120000 km $1500-2500
Oil filter housing leaks Medium 60000-100000 km $400-600

Known defects

  • Early models had cylinder head issues
  • Oil filter housing prone to leaks

Warranty extensions

  • Extended warranty for cylinder head issues up to 10 years/150000 miles

Tuning potential

Tuning potential: Medium | Max. safe power: 400 hp

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 320 hp 380 Nm ECU remap only
Reliability impact: Minimal 		$600
Stage 2 350 hp 410 Nm ECU, Exhaust System
Required: Cold air intake, Cat-back exhaust, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Low 		$2500
Stage 3 380 hp 450 Nm -
Required: Supercharger kit, Upgraded fuel injectors, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Medium 		$8000

Popular modifications

  • Cold air intake
  • Cat-back exhaust
  • ECU tuning

Tuning limitations

  • Stock internals limit high boost applications
  • Cooling system upgrades recommended for track use

Cars with the Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine

This engine was fitted to 23 models

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 Chrysler 200 200 2010 - 2014
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 Chrysler 200 200 II 2015 - 2017
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 Chrysler 300 300 II 2011 - present
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 Chrysler Pacifica Pacifica (RU) 2016 - present
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 Chrysler Town & Country Town & Country 2008 - 2016
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 Chrysler Voyager Voyager V (RT) 2008 - 2016
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 Dodge Avenger Avenger 1994 - 2014
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 Dodge Challenger Challenger 2008 - present
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 Dodge Charger Charger II (LD) 2011 - present
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 Dodge Durango Durango III 2010 - present
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 Dodge Journey Journey 2008 - 2020
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 Fiat Freemont Freemont 2011 - 2016
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 Jeep Cherokee Cherokee IV (KK) 2008 - 2013
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 Jeep Commander Commander II 2021 - present
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 Jeep Gladiator Gladiator (JT) 2019 - present
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) 2011 - 2023
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee V (WL) 2021 - present
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 Jeep Wagoneer Wagoneer 2021 - present
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 Jeep Wrangler Wrangler III (JK) 2007 - 2018
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 Jeep Wrangler Wrangler IV (JL) 2018 - present
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 Ram 1500 1500 IV (DS, DJ) 2011 - 2018
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 Ram 1500 1500 V (DT) 2019 - present
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 Chrysler 300C 300C (LD) 2011 - present
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 Dodge RAM Dodge RAM (DS) 2009 - 2018
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 Dodge RAM RAM (DT) 2019 - present
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 Jeep Grand Commander Grand Commander (K8) 2018 - 2022
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 Lancia Voyager Voyager (RT) 2011 - 2015
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 Ram V1000 V1000 2022 - 2023

All modifications (60)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Chrysler 200 200 3.6L V6 283 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 283 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler 200 200 3.6L V6 283 л.с. 6-Автомат 4x4 283 hp 6-Автомат 4x4
Chrysler 200 200 II 3.6L Pentastar V6 295 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 295 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler 200 200 II 3.6L Pentastar V6 295 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 295 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Chrysler 300 300 II 3.6L Pentastar V6 292 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 292 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler 300 300 II 3.6L Pentastar V6 292 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 292 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Chrysler Pacifica Pacifica (RU) 3.6L V6 287 л.с. 9-Автомат 2WD 287 hp 9-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler Pacifica Pacifica (RU) 3.6L V6 287 л.с. 9-Автомат 4x4 287 hp 9-Автомат 4x4
Chrysler Town & Country Town & Country 3.6L V6 287 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 287 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler Town & Country Town & Country 3.6L V6 287 л.с. 6-Автомат 4x4 287 hp 6-Автомат 4x4
Chrysler Town & Country Town & Country 3.6L V6 287 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 287 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler Town & Country Town & Country 3.6L V6 287 л.с. 7-Автомат 4x4 287 hp 7-Автомат 4x4
Chrysler Town & Country Town & Country 3.6L V6 287 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 287 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler Town & Country Town & Country 3.6L V6 287 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 287 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Chrysler Voyager Voyager V (RT) 3.6 V6 280 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 280 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chrysler Voyager Voyager V (RT) 3.6 V6 280 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 280 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chrysler Voyager Voyager V (RT) 3.6 V6 280 л.с. 6-Автомат 4x4 280 hp 6-Автомат 4x4
Dodge Avenger Avenger 3.6L V6 283 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 283 hp 5-Автомат 2WD
Dodge Avenger Avenger 3.6L V6 283 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 283 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Dodge Challenger Challenger 3.6L Pentastar V6 305 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 305 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Dodge Challenger Challenger 3.6L Pentastar V6 305 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 305 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Dodge Charger Charger II (LD) 3.6L V6 292 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 292 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Dodge Charger Charger II (LD) 3.6L V6 292 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 292 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Dodge Durango Durango III 3.6L V6 290 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 290 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Dodge Durango Durango III 3.6L V6 290 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 290 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Dodge Journey Journey 3.6L V6 283 л.с. 6-ступ. автомат 2WD 283 hp 6-ступ. автомат 2WD
Dodge Journey Journey 3.6L V6 283 л.с. 6-ступ. автомат 4x4 283 hp 6-ступ. автомат 4x4
Fiat Freemont Freemont 3.6 V6 276 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 276 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Fiat Freemont Freemont 3.6 V6 276 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 276 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Cherokee Cherokee IV (KK) 3.6 V6 280 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 280 hp 5-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Cherokee Cherokee IV (KK) 3.6 V6 280 л.с. 5-Автомат 4x4 280 hp 5-Автомат 4x4
Jeep Commander Commander II 3.6L V6 290 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 290 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Commander Commander II 3.6L V6 290 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 290 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Jeep Gladiator Gladiator (JT) 3.6L V6 285 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 285 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Jeep Gladiator Gladiator (JT) 3.6L V6 285 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 285 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Gladiator Gladiator (JT) 3.6L V6 285 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 285 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Jeep Gladiator Gladiator (JT) 3.6L V6 285 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 285 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) 3.6L V6 290 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 290 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) 3.6L V6 290 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 290 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee V (WL) 3.6L V6 293 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 293 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee V (WL) 3.6L V6 293 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 293 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Jeep Wagoneer Wagoneer 3.6L V6 285 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 285 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Wagoneer Wagoneer 3.6L V6 285 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 285 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Jeep Wrangler Wrangler III (JK) 3.6L Pentastar V6 285 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 285 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Jeep Wrangler Wrangler III (JK) 3.6L Pentastar V6 285 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 285 hp 5-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Wrangler Wrangler III (JK) 3.6L Pentastar V6 285 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 285 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Jeep Wrangler Wrangler III (JK) 3.6L Pentastar V6 285 л.с. 5-Автомат 4x4 285 hp 5-Автомат 4x4
Jeep Wrangler Wrangler IV (JL) 3.6 V6 285 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 285 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Jeep Wrangler Wrangler IV (JL) 3.6 V6 285 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 285 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Ram 1500 1500 IV (DS, DJ) 3.6L V6 305 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 305 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Ram 1500 1500 IV (DS, DJ) 3.6L V6 305 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 305 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Ram 1500 1500 V (DT) 3.6L Pentastar V6 305 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 305 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Ram 1500 1500 V (DT) 3.6L Pentastar V6 305 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 305 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Chrysler 300C 300C (LD) 3.6L V6 292 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 292 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Dodge RAM Dodge RAM (DS) 3.6L V6 305 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 305 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Dodge RAM RAM (DT) 3.6L V6 305 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 305 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Jeep Grand Commander Grand Commander (K8) 3.6L V6 290 л.с. 8-Автомат 4x4 290 hp 8-Автомат 4x4
Lancia Voyager Voyager (RT) 3.6 V6 283 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 283 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Lancia Voyager Voyager (RT) 3.6 V6 283 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 283 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Ram V1000 V1000 3.6L Pentastar V6 305 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 305 hp 8-Автомат 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • The Pentastar 3.6L V6 is used across multiple FCA brands including Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram.
  • It features variable valve timing and a two-stage variable displacement oil pump.

Applications

Total produced: over 10 million

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 2011-present 290hp North America, Europe, Asia
Jeep Wrangler JL 2018-present 285hp North America, Europe

Compatible transmissions: 8-speed Automatic, 6-speed Manual

Drive types: 4WD, RWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Petrol 87
Octane Rating Minimum: 87 | Recommended: 87
Consumption (City) 13 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 9.4 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 11.2 L/100km
Real Consumption 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L
Range 625 km
Cost per 100 km 10-13 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 5
CO₂ Emissions 259 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Absent
AdBlue Not Required

Awards and Recognition

  • Ward's 10 Best Engines (2011) — Best V6

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
VQ35DE Nissan 3,498 cc 290 hp 350 Nm
2GR-FKS Toyota 3,456 cc 295 hp 362 Nm

Pros

  • Smooth power delivery
  • Good balance of power and efficiency
  • Widely available parts

Cons

  • Known issues with early models
  • Higher fuel consumption compared to some competitors