CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005 Owner's Manual

Miles 3, 000 6, 000 9, 000 12, 000 15, 000 18, 000
(Kilometers) (5 000 ) (10 000 ) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXXX X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.*X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.X
Miles 21, 000 24, 000 27, 000 30, 000 33, 000 36, 000
(Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.X
Inspect thePCV valveand
replace as necessary.*X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.XX
Miles 39, 000 42, 000 45, 000 48, 000 51, 000 54, 000
(Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XX XX X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.*X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.X
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Miles 57, 000 60, 000 63, 000 66, 000 69, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *X XXX X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.X
Inspect thePCV valveand
replace if necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive
belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary.
³X
Change the automatic
transmission fluid and filter.LX
Replace the air conditioning
filter.XX
Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air
cleaner filterXX
Replace thespark plugson
3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines.X
Replace theignition cables
3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.X
Check thePCV valveand
replace if necessary. Not
required if previously
changed.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive
belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ³XX
Replace the air conditioning
filter.X
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Miles 93, 000 96, 000 99, 000 100, 000 102, 000 105, 000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and
engine oil filter.XXX XX
Rotate Tires X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *X X XXX
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter*X
Inspect the serpentine drive
belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary.
³X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 60 months or
100,000 miles.X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.X
Miles 108, 000 111, 000 114, 000 117, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace
if necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as
necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ³X
Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter.LX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-
facture to the owner but is not required to maintain
the emissions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously
replaced.LThis maintenance is required only for police,
taxi, limousine type operation, or trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.
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SCHEDULE A
Miles 6, 000 12, 000 18, 000 24, 000 30, 000 36, 000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000 ) (48 000) (58 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.XX X
Miles 42, 000 48, 000 54, 000 60, 000 66, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.X
Check thePCV valveand
replace, if necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive
belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary.
³XX
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 60 months,
regardless of mileage.X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.XX X
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX
Rotate TiresXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace
if necessary. *XX X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check and replace thePCV valve,if
necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ³X
Replace thespark plugs3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines.X
Replace theignition cables3.3 liter and
3.8 liter engines.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
100,000 miles, if not done at 60 months.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ³XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if
not done at 100,000 miles (160 000 km).X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-
facture to the owner but is not required to maintain
the emissions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously
replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.WARNING: You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work
for which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability
to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a
competent mechanic.
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DESCRIPTION - EXPORT
There are two maintenance schedules that show
therequiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleªAº. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under
Schedule9B9.
Second is ScheduleªBº. It is for vehicles that are
operated under the conditions that are listed below
and at the beginning of the schedule.
²Day or night temperatures are below 0É C (32É
F).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32É C (90É F).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the condi-
tions listed for Schedule(B(.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving
conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow
the interval that occurs first.
CAUTION: Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after
a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil
level while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil
only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN
mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission, add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponents.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
SCHEDULE A - EXPORT ONLY
Kilometers 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 000 60 000 72 000
(Miles) (7,500) (15,000) (22,500 (30,000) (37,500) (45,000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson
2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.XX X
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Kilometers 84 000 96 000 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000
(Miles) (52,500) (60,000) (67,500) (75,000) (82,500) (90,000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *X XXX
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.XX
Replace thespark plugson
2.4 liter engines.XX
Replace theignition cables
on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect and adjust the power
steering pump belt tension on
2.4 liter engines.XX
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.XX
Inspect the generator belt on
2.4 liter engines, replace if
necessary.XX
Check thePCV valveand
replace, if necessary.*XX
Inspect the serpentine drive
belt on 3.3 liter engines,
replace if necessary. ³XX X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 60 months,
regardless of mileage.X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.XX X
Kilometers 156 000 160 000 168 000 180 000 192 000
(Miles) (97,500) (100,000) (105,000) (112,500) (120,000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace
if necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter
engines.X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter
engines.X
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Kilometers 156 000 160 000 168 000 180 000 192 000
(Miles) (97,500) (100,000) (105,000) (112,500) (120,000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump
belt tension on 2.4 liter engines.XX
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter
engines, replace if necessary.XX
Check and replace thePCV valve,if
necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ³XX
Replace thespark plugs3.3 liter engines. X
Replace theignition cables3.3 liter
engines.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
100,000 miles, if not done at 60 months.X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter
engines only.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-
facture to the owner but is not required to maintain
the emissions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously
replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.
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SCHEDULE B - EXPORT ONLY
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your
vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
every 96 000 km (60,000 miles) if the vehicle is usu-
ally operated under one or more of the conditions
marked with anL.
²
Day or night temperatures are below 0É C (32É F).
²Stop and go driving.²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32É C (90É F).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
Kilometers 5 000 10 000 14 000 19 000 24 000 29 000
(Miles) (3,000 ) (6,000 ) (9,000) (12,000) (15,000) (18,000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXXX X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.*X
Inspect and adjust the power
steering pump belt tension on
2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the generator belt on
2.4 liter engines, replace if
necessary.X
Change the All Wheel Drive
(AWD) power transfer unit
fluid. (See note at the end of
this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.X
Kilometers 34 000 38 000 43 000 48 000 53 000 58 000
(Miles) (21,000) (24,000) (27,000) (30,000) (33,000) (36,000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs2.4
liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.X
Inspect and adjust the power
steering pump belt tension on
2.4 liter engines.X
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Kilometers 34 000 38 000 43 000 48 000 53 000 58 000
(Miles) (21,000) (24,000) (27,000) (30,000) (33,000) (36,000)
Inspect the generator belt on
2.4 liter engines, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect thePCV valveand
replace as necessary.*X
Change the manual
transmission fluid.X
Change the All Wheel Drive
(AWD) power transfer unit
fluid. (See note at the end of
this chart)X
Change the All Wheel Drive
(AWD) overrunning clutch and
rear carrier fluid. (See the
note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.X
Kilometers 62 000 67 000 72 000 77 000 82 000 86 000
(Miles) (39,000) (42,000) (45,000) (48,000) (51,000) (54,000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XX XX X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter.*X
Inspect and adjust the power
steering pump belt tension on
2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the generator belt on
2.4 liter engines, replace if
necessary.X
Change the manual
transmission fluid.X
Change the All Wheel Drive
power transfer unit fluid. (See
the note at the end of this chart.)X
Change the All Wheel Drive
(AWD) overrunning clutch and
rear carrier fluid. (See note at
the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.X
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