The 2018 Dodge Caravan uses a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with two banks of three cylinders. This article explains where Cylinder 2 sits on that engine.
Cylinder 2 is the front-most cylinder on the passenger-side bank (Bank 2) when you view the engine from the front of the vehicle. In practical terms, it’s the front-right cylinder on the engine.
For clarity, Bank 1 contains cylinders 1, 3, and 5 on the driver’s side, while Bank 2 contains cylinders 2, 4, and 6 on the passenger side. Therefore Cylinder 2 corresponds to the front position on Bank 2.
How to visually confirm Cylinder 2 on the 3.6L Pentastar
Use the following steps to confirm the exact location of Cylinder 2 and its spark plug/wiring on a typical 2018 Caravan equipped with a 3.6L V6.
- From the front of the vehicle, identify the engine’s front belt/pulley area to determine the forward direction of the engine.
- Locate the two cylinder banks: Bank 1 (driver side) with cylinders 1, 3, 5; Bank 2 (passenger side) with cylinders 2, 4, 6.
- On Bank 2, the front-most cylinder is Cylinder 2; its spark plug sits at the front edge of the right (passenger-side) valve cover, with the coil-on-plug directly above the plug.
- If unsure, refer to the service manual labeling on the valve cover or the cylinder numbering diagrams found in OEM documentation for your VIN.
Cylinder 2 is the front-right cylinder on the engine when viewed from the front of the vehicle, sitting on Bank 2 with cylinders 2, 4, and 6.
Notes and safety
Always work on a cool engine and follow standard safety precautions. If you’re unsure about labeling for your specific VIN, consult a dealership or the official service manual for the exact cylinder arrangement.
Summary: Cylinder 2 on a 2018 Dodge Caravan is the front-most cylinder on the passenger-side bank (Bank 2) of the 3.6L Pentastar V6 — the front-right cylinder when looking at the engine from the front of the vehicle.