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CHRYSLER Cirrus
First Generation (1995-2000) / First generation (1995–2000) / 1998-1999 / 4-door Sedan / Sedan
North America primarily, with some presence in global marketsNorth America / Europe / select global marketsCoverage: expanded
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1998 CHRYSLER Cirrus EDZ/EGG (JA)
JA / EDZ, EGG, EGH / The 1998 Chrysler Cirrus offered multiple inline-4 and V6 engines depending on market: a 2.4L EDZ I4, a 2.5L EGG I4, and a 2.5L EGH V6 used mainly in North America.
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30, meeting Chrysler MS-6395 specOil capacity: Approx. 4.7 liters (service fill including filter change)Related: EDZ, EGG, EGH
1999 CHRYSLER Cirrus EDZ/EGA (JA)
JA / EDZ, EGA, EGJ / 1999 Chrysler Cirrus offered three main SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engines: 2.4L DOHC EDZ I4 (150 hp) mainly in North America, 2.5L SOHC EGA I4 (available in some markets), and 2.5L SOHC EGJ I4 used in some export versions. Variations exist by market.
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 or 5W-20, API service SL or higherOil capacity: Approx. 4.2 US quarts (4.0 liters) including filter; service fill with filter changeRelated: EDZ, EGA, EGJ
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | technical-profile | EDZ, EGG, EGH | 2.4L (EDZ I4), 2.5L (EGG I4 and EGH V6) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 1999 | technical-profile | EDZ, EGA, EGJ | 2383 cc (2.4L) and 2483 cc (2.5L) | Multi-point fuel injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | EDZ, EGG, EGH | SAE 5W-30, meeting Chrysler MS-6395 spec | Approx. 4.7 liters (service fill including filter change) | ATF+4 for automatic |
| 1999 | EDZ, EGA, EGJ | SAE 5W-30 or 5W-20, API service SL or higher | Approx. 4.2 US quarts (4.0 liters) including filter; service fill with filter change | ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses manual transmission fluid specific to Chrysler specs |
Technical specifications
- Engines: EDZ, EGG, EGH, EGA, EGJ
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (available on some I4 models), 4-speed automatic, ATF+4 for automatic, 5-speed manual available in North America, 4-speed automatic (A604 Ultradrive) standard on many trims, ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses manual transmission fluid specific to Chrysler specs
- Tire sizes: P195/65R15, P205/60R15
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-30, meeting Chrysler MS-6395 spec / SAE 5W-30 or 5W-20, API service SL or higher
- Transmission fluid: ATF+4 for automatic / ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses manual transmission fluid specific to Chrysler specs
- Coolant: Approx. 6.0 liters / Approx. 11.5 liters (3.04 US gallons)
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Known problems
- Timing belt wear if not replaced timely
- Throttle body sensor issues
- Transmission shift quality concerns on automatics
- Timing belt wear, especially if mileage unknown
- Ultradrive transmission early model shift issues
- Coolant system leaks