The Dodge EGH 3.8-liter V6 gasoline engine was produced by the company from 1990 to 2011 and was installed on many popular models, including Caravan and Town & Country minivans. This power unit was highly reliable, but consumed a lot of fuel.
The Pushrod series also includes internal combustion engines: EGA.
The engine was installed on:
- Chrysler Grand Voyager 3 (GH) in 1995 – 2000;
- Chrysler Grand Voyager 4 (GY) in 2001 – 2007;
- Chrysler Grand Voyager 5 (RT) in 2007 – 2010;
- Chrysler Imperial 7 in 1990 – 1993;
- Chrysler New Yorker 13 in 1991 – 1993;
- Chrysler Pacifica 1 (CS) in 2003 – 2007;
- Chrysler Town & Country 2 (ES) in 1990 – 1995;
- Chrysler Town & Country 3 (GH) in 1996 – 2000;
- Chrysler Town & Country 4 (GY) in 2000 – 2007;
- Chrysler Town & Country 5 (RT) in 2007 – 2010;
- Chrysler Voyager 3 (GS) in 1995 – 2000;
- Chrysler Voyager 4 (RG) in 2000 – 2007;
- Dodge Caravan 2 (ES) in 1994 – 1995;
- Dodge Caravan 3 (GS) in 1996 – 2000;
- Dodge Caravan 4 (RG) in 2000 – 2007;
- Dodge Dynasty 1 in 1990 – 1993;
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2 (ES) in 1994 – 1995;
- Dodge Grand Caravan 3 (GH) in 1996 – 2000;
- Dodge Grand Caravan 4 (GY) in 2000 – 2007;
- Dodge Grand Caravan 5 (RT) in 2007 – 2010;
- Jeep Wrangler 3 (JK) in 2006 – 2011;
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 2 in 1990 – 1995;
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 3 in 1996 – 2000;
- Plymouth Voyager 2 in 1990 – 1995;
- Plymouth Voyager 3 in 1996 – 2000;
- Volkswagen Routan 1 (RT) in 2008 – 2011.
Specifications of the 1st engine generation 1990 – 2000
| Production years | 1990 – 2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 3778 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 150 – 180 |
| Torque output, Nm | 290 – 325 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 87.1 |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 |
| Features | OHV |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~420 000 |
Specifications of the 2nd engine generation 2000 – 2011
| Production years | 2000 – 2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 3778 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 200 – 215 |
| Torque output, Nm | 310 – 330 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 87.1 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | OHV |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.7 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Dodge Caravan 2002) — city — highway — combined |
18.0 10.3 13.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~375 000 |
Disadvantages of the EGH engine
- The engines of this line are very reliable, but they are characterized by high fuel consumption;
- On units until 2000, there was a problem with breakage of the valve rocker axle supports;
- After 2002, a plastic intake manifold appeared, which often burst;
- Aluminum cylinder heads are very afraid of overheating, so antifreeze leaks are not uncommon here;
- Closer to 200,000 km, the timing chain may stretch and oil consumption may appear.
