Dodge Shadow engines

The Dodge Shadow is an economy car manufactured by Chrysler. Manufactured from 1986 to 1994. Also known as Plymouth Sundance. In Mexico, the model was sold under the name Chrysler Shadow, and in Europe – Chrysler ES. The car was manufactured in body modifications of a 2-door convertible and a 3-, 5-door hatchback. The basic platforms were K-car and P-body. The car was produced in the USA and Mexico. Three-door Dodge Shadow Dodge Shadow was equipped with four-cylinder gasoline engines of 2.2 and 2.5 liters with a capacity of 94-177 hp – both power units had atmospheric and turbocharged versions. Buyers could choose a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.

In 1991, a modification appeared with a Mitsubishi V6 3.0 engine developing 143 hp; for such cars, a four-speed automatic transmission was offered as an alternative to a mechanical one.

Production of the Dodge Shadow ended in 1994 and was replaced by the Dodge Neon.

The Dodge Shadow is listed offered with 1 engine (1 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.0 to 3.0 liters, power output from 140 to 240 hp. All of them use a timing belt.

Dodge Shadow engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Other Dodge Shadow engines generation not specified
Mitsubishi 6G721986–20083.0 L V6140–240 hppetrolbelt5.5 L~400,000 km

Dodge Shadow engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Dodge Shadow?

The Dodge Shadow was fitted with the Mitsubishi 6G72.

How much oil does the Dodge Shadow engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Dodge Shadow have a timing belt or chain?

Timing belt: Mitsubishi 6G72. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Dodge Shadow available with a diesel engine?

No, all Dodge Shadow engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Mitsubishi 6G72

Mitsubishi 6G72

1986–2008 · 3.0 L V6 · petrol · 140–240 hp · belt

Apart from the engines of the first years of production, this is a very reliable engine with a huge resource. Most of…

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