CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
PN / First generation / First generation (2001–2010) / 2006-2008 / 5-door hatchback
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2006 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser EGH/EGJ (PT)
PT / EGH, EGJ, EDV / 2006 PT Cruiser offered primarily with 2.4L inline-4 naturally aspirated engines and a 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 in some markets.
2007 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser EGJ/EDV (PT)
PT / EGJ, EDV / 2007 PT Cruiser offered two main engines: a 2.4L inline-4 (engine code EDV) and a turbocharged 2.4L inline-4 (engine code EGJ). Engine availability depends on market; North America primarily had the EDV, while export markets sometimes had the EGJ turbo.
2008 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser ECC/EDV (PT)
PT / ECC, EDV, EGK, EGT / In 2008, the Chrysler PT Cruiser was offered with a range of gasoline engines varying by market: primarily 2.4L inline-4 engines (ECC code for US 2.4L SOHC 16-valve four-cylinder) producing approximately 150 hp, and in some markets, a turbocharged variant (EDV code). European markets had additional diesel options with 2.2L common rail turbo-diesel engines (EGK, EGT codes).
Motorcodes nach Jahr
| Jahr | Variante | Motorcodes | Hubraum | Kraftstoffsystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | technical-profile | EGH, EGJ, EDV | 2.4L (2424 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | EGJ, EDV | 2.4 L (2,363 cc) | Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | ECC, EDV, EGK, EGT | 2.4 L (2350 cc) gasoline I4 / 2.2 L diesel I4 | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
Ölmenge nach Motor
| Jahr | Motorcodes | Öltyp | Ölmenge | Flüssigkeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | EGH, EGJ, EDV | SAE 5W-30 engine oil meeting Chrysler MS-6395 or equivalent | Approximately 4.5 liters (4.8 quarts) including filter (service-fill with oil filter change) | Chrysler ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid |
| 2007 | EGJ, EDV | 5W-30 API SM or later | Approximately 4.5 liters (4.75 US quarts), includes filter; service-fill capacity noted | ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses SAE 75W-90 gear oil |
| 2008 | ECC, EDV, EGK, EGT | SAE 5W-30, meeting Chrysler MS-6395 spec for gasoline engines; diesel engines follow manufacturer recommendation | Approximately 4.2 L including filter (gasoline, service fill, includes filter replacement) | Mopar ATF+4 for automatic transmission |
Technische Daten
- Motoren: EGH, EGJ, EDV, ECC, EGK, EGT
- Getriebe: Getrag 5-speed manual (for NA engines, in some markets), 4-speed automatic 41TE, Chrysler ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid, 5-speed manual (available in certain markets), 4-speed automatic, ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses SAE 75W-90 gear oil, 5-speed manual gearbox available in select markets (mainly Europe and Canada), 4-speed automatic transmission available in most markets
- Reifengrößen: 205/55R16, 205/60R16 (market dependent), 205/60R16, 215/55R17, 195/60R15
- Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten
- Motoröl: SAE 5W-30 engine oil meeting Chrysler MS-6395 or equivalent / 5W-30 API SM or later / SAE 5W-30, meeting Chrysler MS-6395 spec for gasoline engines; diesel engines follow manufacturer recommendation
- Getriebeöl: Chrysler ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid / ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses SAE 75W-90 gear oil / Mopar ATF+4 for automatic transmission
- Kühlmittel: Approximately 6.4 liters (6.8 quarts) / Approximately 7.2 liters / Approx. 8.5 L
- Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 3 or 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4, depending on market
Bekannte Probleme
- Timing belt wear requiring timely replacement
- Turbocharged versions may have higher maintenance needs on turbocharger components
- Coolant leaks from radiator plastic tanks
- Timing belt wear signs (timing belt replacement recommended at 60,000 miles)
- Electrical gremlins in door wiring harness
- Crankshaft position sensor failure causing stalling
- Power steering pump noise or failure
- Electrical issues with instrument cluster