Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.0 petrol description
Minivan / MPV Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.0 V6 has been produced from January, 1996 to January, 2000. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 142 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 239 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard.
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This Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.0 V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and Chrysler 31TH automatic gearbox. With proper servicing, Chrysler 31TH gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 300,000 km.
Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.0 V6 technical data
| Model: | Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 V6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Minivan / MPV | ||
| Production period: | 1996. January ... 2000. January | ||
| Engine: | 2972 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 142 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 239 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data 12.4 (urban) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres (19.8 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 5.07m (length) 1.92m (width) 1.74m (height) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1685 kg | ||
Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.0 V6 engine 6G72 MPI SOHC 12V
| Engine displacement | 2972 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 91.1 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 76 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 90,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.0 V6 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 140 - 160 HP ON 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 - 250 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Start of production (year) | 1986 |
| Duration of production | 32 years |
| Engine also used on | Mitsubishi Pajero |
All Dodge Grand Caravan minivan [1996 - 2000] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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| Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 2.4 16V | 2.4 Petrol | 150 HP | - | Front wheel |
| Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.0 V6 | 3.0 Petrol | 142 HP | - | Front wheel |
| Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.3 V6 | 3.3 Petrol | 158 HP | - | Front wheel |
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Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 3.8 V6 4WD
Jan 1996 — Jan 1998 Most powerfull version (166 HP) |
3.8 Petrol | 166 HP | - | All wheel |