From 2001 to 2012, the company assembled the 3.7-liter V6 Jeep EKG or PowerTech 3.7 engine and installed it on SUVs and pickup trucks like the Durango, Nitro, Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee. On the market, the power unit is now fairly common.
The EVA, EVC, and EVE internal combustion engines are also part of the PowerTech series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Dodge Dakota 2 (DN) in 2002 – 2004;
- Dodge Dakota 3 (ND) in 2004 – 2011;
- Dodge Durango 2 (HB) in 2003 – 2008;
- Dodge Nitro 1 (KA) in 2006 – 2011;
- Dodge Ram 3 (DT) in 2001 – 2008;
- Dodge Ram 4 (DS) in 2008 – 2012;
- Jeep Cherokee 3 (KJ) in 2001 – 2007;
- Jeep Cherokee 4 (KK) in 2007 – 2012;
- Jeep Commander 1 (XK) in 2005 – 2010;
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 3 (WK) in 2004 – 2010;
- Mitsubishi Raider 1 (ND) in 2005 – 2009.
Specifications
| Production years | 2001-2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 3701 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 200 – 215 |
| Torque output, Nm | 305 – 320 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 93 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Jeep Cherokee 2010) — city — highway — combined |
16.9 8.9 11.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Disadvantages of the EKG engine
Since the oil channels in this engine are small, it is not advisable to reduce lubrication;
Stuck hydraulic lifters are the most frequent engine issue.
Owners of vehicles with this engine may occasionally encounter falling valve seats;
About 200,000 kilometers are covered by the three-chain timing chain, which is costly and difficult to replace;
Electrical issues and excessive fuel use are the other complaints.