fuel filter DODGE CARAVAN 2004 4.G Owners Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
m2.4L Engine...........................298
m3.3L/3.8L Engines......................299
mOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II........300
mEmissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................301
mReplacement Parts......................302
mDealer Service.........................302
mMaintenance Procedures..................303
NEngine Oil..........................303NEngine Oil Filter......................307
NDrive Belts Ð Check Condition And Tension . . 307
NSpark Plugs.........................308
NEngine Air Cleaner Filter................308
NEngine Fuel Filter.....................309
NCatalytic Converter....................309
NMaintenance-Free Battery................311
NAir Conditioner......................312
NPower Steering Ð Fluid Check............314
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WARNING!
The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection
in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air
cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or
maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the
engine compartment before starting the vehicle with
the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Fuel Filter
A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at
which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting.
Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the
fuel tank, filter replacement may be necessary.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel
only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the
catalyst as an emission control device.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
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Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.
2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL
housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the
CHMSL.
License Light
1. Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace the bulb and
reattach the lens assembly.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil-with filter
2.4 Liter Engine 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engines 11.4 qts 10.7 Liters
² 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines 13.4 qts 12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
² * Add 2.9 quarts (2.8 liters) if equipped with a rear
heater.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395, (GF-3). Refer to oil
viscosity chart for correct SAE grade.
Oil Filter 2.4 liter engines Mopar 4105409 or equiv.
Oil Filter 3.3/3.8 liter engines Mopar 5281090 or equiv.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection 87 Octaane
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Adding Fuel........................... 270
Adding Washer Fluid..................221,316
Additives, Fuel......................... 268
Adjustable Pedals....................... 106
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 312
Air Conditioning.....................199,203
Air Conditioning Controls................. 199
Air Conditioning Filter.................219,313
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 218
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............206,214
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 312
Air Conditioning System..........199,203,208,312
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 200
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 252
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment....................... 55
Airbag Light.....................52,57,72,152
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 54Alarm Light........................... 154
Alarm System........................... 26
Alignment and Balance................... 258
All Wheel Drive...................235,259,329
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 321
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............319,320
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 237
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 153
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 26
Appearance Care........................ 330
Ashtray............................... 130
Auto Down Power Windows................ 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 77
Automatic Door Locks..................... 19
Automatic Headlights.................... 100
Automatic Temperature Control............. 208
Automatic Transaxle...................231,326
Adding Fluid......................... 345
382 INDEX

Filter............................... 328
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 328
Fluid Level Check...................... 327
Interlock System....................... 232
Reset Mode.......................... 233
Selection Of Lubricant................326,345
Shifting............................. 233
Special Additives...................... 329
Ball Joints............................. 314
Battery............................... 311
Gas Caution.......................... 311
Jump Starting......................... 288
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 25
Saving Feature........................ 101
Bearings.............................. 330
Belts, Drive............................ 307
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 315
B-Pillar Location........................ 247Brake, Parking.......................... 235
Brake System........................237,323
Anti-Lock........................... 237
Fluid Check.......................324,345
Hoses.............................. 323
Warning Light........................ 151
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 232
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 70
Bulb Replacement....................... 339
Bulbs, Light............................ 338
Calibration, Compass..................... 112
Capacities, Fluid........................ 343
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 270
Radiator............................ 320
Car Washes............................ 331
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 269
Cargo ................................ 135
INDEX 383
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Air Cleaner Filter...................... 308
Block Heater......................... 230
Break-In Recommendations................ 70
Checking Oil Level..................... 303
Compartment......................298,299
Coolant............................. 344
Cooling............................. 318
Exhaust Gas Caution..................36,269
Fails to Start.......................227,229
Fuel Requirements..................... 266
Oil ..............................303,344
Oil Change Interval.................... 305
Oil Selection.......................... 305
Oil Synthetic......................... 307
Overheating.......................... 281
Temperature Gauge..................... 154
Exhaust Gas Caution..............36,71,269,317
Exhaust System......................... 317
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 78Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 308
Air Conditioning....................219,313
Automatic Transaxle.................... 328
Engine Fuel.......................... 309
Engine Oil........................307,344
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 307
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 280
Turn Signal..................158,159,340,342
Fluid Capacities......................... 343
Fluid Leaks............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 327
Brake............................... 345
Power Steering.....................314,345
Fog Light Service........................ 341
Fog Lights..........................102,341
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 291
386 INDEX

Fuel................................. 266
Adding............................. 270
Additives............................ 268
Clean Air............................ 266
Filler Cap............................ 270
Filter............................... 309
Gasoline............................ 266
Gauge.............................. 151
Hoses.............................. 326
Light............................... 151
Octane Rating......................266,344
Requirements......................... 266
Tank Capacity........................ 343
Fueling............................... 270
Fuses................................ 336
Garage Door Opener..................... 119
GasCap .............................. 270
Gasoline.............................. 266Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 266
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 267
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 154
Fuel................................ 151
Speedometer......................... 151
Tachometer.......................... 153
Gearshift.............................. 233
General Information..................16,25,263
Glass Cleaning.......................... 333
Grocery Bag Retainer...................... 91
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 273
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 273
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 280
Head Phones........................... 192
Head Restraints.......................... 82
Headlights............................. 99
Bulb Replacement...................... 339
INDEX 387
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