Should be changed around every 100,000 miles.
That engine uses a timing belt.
The 3.8 liter V6 engine in a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country van has a timing CHAIN
2.4 liter - 4 cylinder - SOHC ( timing belt ) interference engine 2.4 liter - 4 cylinder - DOHC ( timing belt ) interference engine 2.7 liter - V6 ( timing chain ) interference engine 3.0 liter - V6 ( timing belt ) interference engine
The 3.5 liter V6 engine has a timing BELT , the rest of the engine sizes have a timing CHAIN
Inside the front of the engine.
It is an interference engine, but it doesn't always bend valves.
This is the Mopar part number 4663598
Inside the front of the engine, driven by the timing belt.
Yes. The 3.3, introduced in 1990 has a timing chain, not a belt. It is a pushrod V6.
Chrysler's Eagle Vision sports sedan shipped with either a timing belt or chain, depending on the engine installed in the vehicle. The 3.5 liter engine uses a belt, while the smaller 3.3 liter engine contains a timing chain.
The Chrysler Concorde has a timing chain, which is supposed to require no changes, however there have been problems with the 2.7 liter V6 timing chain which would ultimately destroy the engine.
Broken cam or timing chain is the most likely cause.