The Dodge EGS 4.0-liter 24-valve V6 engine was assembled in Trenton from 2006 to 2011 and was only used in the Nitro mid-size SUV, which is a clone of the Jeep Liberty.
The LH series also includes internal combustion engines: EER, EGW, EGE, EGG, EGF, EGN and EGQ.
The engine was installed on:
- Dodge Nitro 1 (KA) in 2006 – 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 3952 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 260 |
| Torque output, Nm | 360 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Dodge Nitro 2008) — city — highway — combined |
15.2 8.8 11.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~310 000 |
Disadvantages of the EGS engine
- The problem of this unit is in narrow oil channels and their rapid slagging;
- Lack of lubrication contributes to accelerated wear of the liners and engine seizure;
- The reason for the floating speed of the internal combustion engine is usually the contamination of the throttle or the USR valve;
- Exhaust valves also suffer from soot, which cease to close tightly;
- Also, there are often leaks of coolant from under the pump gasket.
