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Chrysler Readying Roll-out of Pentastar V-6 Engine Across 13 Models; Average 7% Fuel Efficiency Improvement

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Chrysler Group Pentastar V-6 with VVT. Chrysler has provided additional details on its Pentastar V-6 ( earlier post ), which is slated to be the workhorse engine across 13 models and will eventually replace seven different V-6 engines over the next three years. Click to enlarge. up to 4.0L in the current product portfolio.

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Ram Truck confirms all-new commercial large van for N America based on Fiat Ducato

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Separately, Chrysler announced that Cummins Inc. Cummins began supplying engines to Chrysler Group in 1988. When the first Cummins diesel for Chrysler was launched in 1989, the 5.9-liter The Ducato is now in its third generation with more than four million units sold worldwide. a 5 years/100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

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3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel to make North American debut in 2014 Ram ProMaster van

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Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The Chrysler Group’s 2014 Ram ProMaster van, developed from the Fiat Ducato, will mark the the North American introduction of the 174 hp (130 kW) 3.0-liter Click to enlarge. I-4 EcoDiesel.

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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel earns 28 mpg highway; best in segment

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Its performance is enhanced by the MultiJet 2 common-rail fuel-injection system, which is exclusive in North America to Chrysler Group. liter EcoDiesel features Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR); high-pressure cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR); variable swirl intake ports; and a variable-geometry turbocharger. The all-new 3.0-liter

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

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Large automotive conglomerates like Stellantis (parent company of well-known brands like Ram, Maserati, Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge) are now focusing on extending car lifetimes and reusing parts to reduce carbon emissions. Drain and recycle used motor oil. One obvious option is engine repair or replacement.

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VM Motori Awards CGI Block and Bedplate Contracts for New 3.0L Diesel to Tupy

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Each cylinder has a central direct injector with cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) as an integral part of the cylinder heads. The vacuum pump is incorporated into one of the camshafts for greater efficiency and the oil pump is a rotary vane type. Each valve is driven by finger followers.

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FCA US upgrades 3.6L Pentastar V-6; 2-step VVL, cooled EGR; up to 6% better fuel economy

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Pentastar, first introduced in 2009 ( earlier post ), was the first of an all-new line of V-6 engines intended to improve fuel efficiency across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge lineup. For 2016, it moves to torque-driven cam-phasing, which reduces oil demand. Two-piece oil pans were eliminated, with the exception of Trail Rated vehicles.