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CHRYSLER LHS
First generation / First Gen / First / 1999-2001 / 4-door sedan / Sedan
North AmericaNorth America / selected export marketsNorth America / limited exportCoverage: expanded
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1999 CHRYSLER LHS EGH (LH)
LH / EGH / 3.5L SOHC V6 with sequential multi-port fuel injection, aluminum block and heads
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30, API service grade SJ or higherOil capacity: 5.0 liters service fill with filter changeRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2000 CHRYSLER LHS EGH/EGA (LE)
LE / EGH, EGA / 3.5L SOHC V6, available in different tunes for North America and export; DOHC variant limited to certain markets
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oilOil capacity: 5.5 liters (including filter) - service fill with oil filter changeRelated: EGH - North American 3.5L V6, EGA - DOHC 3.5L V6 export versions
2001 CHRYSLER LHS EGD (LE)
LE / EGD / 3.5L SOHC V6 VVT gasoline engine
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 API energy-conserving or equivalentOil capacity: 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) service fill with filter changeRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | technical-profile | EGH | 3469 cc | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2000 | technical-profile | EGH, EGA | 3518 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2001 | technical-profile | EGD | 3498 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | EGH | SAE 5W-30, API service grade SJ or higher | 5.0 liters service fill with filter change | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid |
| 2000 | EGH, EGA | SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil | 5.5 liters (including filter) - service fill with oil filter change | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid |
| 2001 | EGD | SAE 5W-30 API energy-conserving or equivalent | 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) service fill with filter change | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid |
Technical specifications
- Engines: EGH, EGA, EGD
- Transmissions: Not available for this model/year, 4-speed automatic (42LE or 41TE), ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid, N/A (no manual transmission offered), 4-speed Auto (Ultradrive 42LE), Not available, 4-speed 41TE automatic
- Tire sizes: P225/60R16, 225/55R16, 225/60R16
- 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, API service grade SJ or higher / SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil / SAE 5W-30 API energy-conserving or equivalent
- Transmission fluid: ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
- Coolant: Approx. 10.5 liters (system including radiator and engine) / Approx. 9.5 liters / 10.0 quarts (9.5 liters)
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or higher / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3
Known problems
- Rear suspension noise due to bushing wear
- Cooling system leaks after extended use
- Ultradrive transmission shift issues (early models)
- Front suspension wear causing alignment issues
- Front suspension wear
- Transmission slipping after 100k miles
- Electrical gremlins typical of early 2000s Chrysler