The Chrysler 2.7-liter V6 was supposed to be a powerful, refined, and fuel-efficient alternative to the gas-guzzling engines of the 1990s. On paper, the powerplant, which debuted in cars like the Dodge Intrepid, did exactly as advertised. It was fuel-efficient and made 200 horsepower. However, it also had a tendency to expire in dramatic fashion, even with just a few miles on the clock.
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