The American company has been building the Jeep EHB 3.2-liter V6 petrol engine since 2013 and only uses the popular Cherokee KL crossover, which occupies a position between the smaller Compass and the larger Grand Cherokee in the global Jeep lineup. It reaches 29 mpg (8.1 l/100 km) and produces 275 hp (202 kW) and 324 Nm (239 lb-ft) of torque. The Cherokee is the first Chrysler product to feature an all-new engine.
The Pentastar series includes: EHB, EHD, ERB, ERC.
The engine was installed on:
- Jeep Cherokee 5 (KL) in 2013 – …
Specifications
| Production years | 2013-… |
| Displacement, cc | 3239 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 275 |
| Torque output, Nm | 325 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 91 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.6 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Jeep Cherokee 2015) — city — highway — combined |
13.9 7.7 9.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
Disadvantages of the EHB engine
- A known problem of the unit is the rapid failure of the phase shifters;
- In second place in terms of prevalence, there are frequent leaks from the oil cooler;
- In the version with the start-stop system, the electric motor of the vacuum pump often breaks down;
- The motor is picky about the quality of the oil or the camshaft cams will start to grind;
- The pump, thermostat and dual-circuit oil pump are also distinguished by a low resource.
