Mitsubishi 6G73
This distributed injection engine is not very demanding on fuel quality, however, many of these engines were equipped with a capricious GDi…
Chrysler Cirrus engines
The Chrysler Cirrus is a mid-range US sedan from the Chrysler Corporation. Production years 1994 – 2000. The mid-priced car was named Dodge Stratus, and its budget version was Plymouth Breeze. All versions of the sedan are based on the Chrysler JA. Model names are terms from meteorology. For this reason, the machines have received the nickname “cloud”. The car was assembled at factories in Sterling Heights in the USA.
The Chrysler Cirrus was offered with 2 engines between 1995 and 2000 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.4 to 2.5 liters, power output from 137 to 200 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Chrysler EDZ (about 500,000 km).
Chrysler Cirrus engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Cirrus 1 (JA) 1995–2000 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 6G73 | 1995–2000 | 2.5 L V6 | 165–200 hp | petrol | belt | 5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Chrysler EDZ | 1995–2000 | 2.4 L R4 | 137–152 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~500,000 km |
Chrysler Cirrus engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Chrysler Cirrus?
Chrysler Cirrus 1 (JA) (1995–2000): Mitsubishi 6G73 and Chrysler EDZ.
Which Chrysler Cirrus engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Chrysler Cirrus engines are: Chrysler EDZ — about 500,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G73 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Chrysler Cirrus engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Chrysler EDZ — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G73 — 5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Chrysler Cirrus have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Chrysler EDZ and Mitsubishi 6G73. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Chrysler Cirrus available with a diesel engine?
No, all Chrysler Cirrus engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Chrysler EDZ
This motor absolutely does not tolerate overheating, and its thermostat regularly flows through the body. So replacing the gasket with grinding the…
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