Only two related models – the second-generation Concorde and Intrepid – were equipped with the Dodge EGW 3.2-liter V6 gasoline engine, which was manufactured by the company between 1997 and 2001. A slightly less potent version of this power unit was available under a different EKK index.
Internal combustion engines such as EER, EGE, EGG, EGF, EGN, EGS, and EGQ are also part of the LH series.
In 1998, the updated LH platform was released alongside the 3.2 L version. It was a 3.2 L, 197.2 cu in (3,231 cc) SOHC 4-valve design with a smaller 92 mm (3.62 in) bore and the same 81 mm (3.19 in) stroke as the 3.5. It fulfilled the TLEV standard and generated 225 horsepower (168 kW) and 225 lb⋅ft (305 N⋅m). After the 2001 model year, it was discontinued. [1]
The engine was installed on:
- Chrysler Concorde 2 in 1997 – 2001;
- Dodge Intrepid 2 (LH) in 1997 – 2001.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-2001 |
| Displacement, cc | 3231 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 225 |
| Torque output, Nm | 305 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 92 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81 |
| Compression ratio | 10.1 |
| 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 Intrepid 2000) — city — highway — combined |
13.1 8.4 11.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
Disadvantages of the EGW engine
Rapid oil channel slagging is a well-known issue with the motor;
This ultimately results in oil starvation and liner cranking;
The exhaust valves may not close tightly here due to carbon formation; idle speeds frequently float here due to throttle assembly contamination; and antifreeze leaks frequently occur from beneath the pump gasket or heater tube.