Dodge Caliber 2006 2.4 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Dodge Caliber 2006 2.4 has been produced from September, 2007 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 230 000 to 390 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Dodge Caliber 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.
Dodge Caliber 2006 2.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and Jatco JF011E automatic gearbox. With proper servicing, Jatco JF011E gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 200,000 km.
Dodge Caliber 2006 2.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Dodge Caliber 2006 2.4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.5 litres per 100km (10.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 12 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 620 kilometers on highway.
Dodge Caliber safety
During safety testing Dodge Caliber has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Dodge Caliber is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Dodge Caliber got one star.
Dodge Caliber 2006 2.4 technical data
| Model: | Dodge Caliber 2.4 | ||
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| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 2007. September ... 2011. January | ||
| Engine: | 2359 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 190 g/km |
| Power: | 170 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 220 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 8.3 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres (13.7 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.42m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.54m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1360 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1930 kg | ||
Dodge Caliber 2006 2.4 engine ED3
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 230,000 to 390,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.| Engine displacement | 2360 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 88 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 97 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Dodge Caliber 2006 2.4 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts) |
| Power | 170 - 175 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 - 225 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2006 |
| Duration of production | 19 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2009 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | Jeep Patriot Dodge Avenger Chrysler Sebring Jeep Compass and 3 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Dodge Caliber estate car [2006 - 2011] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodge Caliber 2006 1.8
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 | 2.0 Petrol | 156 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic |
| Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| Dodge Caliber 2007 2.4 Sep 2007 — Jan 2011 | 2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Dodge Caliber 2007 2.4 Sep 2007 — Jan 2011 | 2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic |
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Dodge Caliber 2008 2.4 SRT4
Jun 2008 — Jan 2011 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds |
2.4 Petrol | 295 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |