oil change DODGE CARAVAN 2011 Owner's Manual

72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
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80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
80,000 miles (130 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or
66 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
88,000 miles (143 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
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96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
96,000 miles (156 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engine).
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. †
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,00 km) or 60 months
(whichever occurs first).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
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112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s).
❏ Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only 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.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
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Oil Change Interval................... 473
Oil Disposal ........................ 474
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 474
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 474
Oil Selection ..................... 473,511
Oil Synthetic ........................ 474
Overheating ........................ 438
Starting ........................... 351
Temperature Gauge ................... 259
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 82
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 409
Event Data Recorder ...................... 86
Exhaust Gas Caution ................53,101,412
Exhaust System ...................... 101,476
Express Down Windows ................... 22
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 72
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 115
Exterior Lights .......................... 104 Fabric Care
............................ 497
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 256
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 475
Air Conditioning .................. 345,480
Engine Oil ....................... 475,512
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 474
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 170
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 438
Turn Signal ................ 104,249,508,509
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 453
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 415
Engine Oil ......................... 415
Fuel Requirements ................. 412,414
Maintenance ........................ 416
Replacement Parts .................... 416
Starting ........................... 415
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Exterior Folding..................... 115
Heated ............................ 116
Memory ........................... 159
Outside ........................... 114
Rearview .......................... 113
Vanity ............................ 117
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 274
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 398
Mopar Parts ......................... 471,534
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 409
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 169
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 191
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 100
Occupant Restraints ................... 53,78,83
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........76,77,78,81Odometer
............................. 249
Oil Change Indicator ................ 251,252,273
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........251,252,273
Oil, Engine ......................... 472,512
Capacity ........................... 511
Change Interval ..................... 473
Checking .......................... 472
Disposal ........................... 474
Filter .......................... 475,512
Filter Disposal ....................... 474
Identification Logo ................... 473
Materials Added to ................... 474
Recommendation .................. 473,511
Synthetic .......................... 474
Viscosity ........................ 474,511
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............468,469
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 197
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 113,114
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Rear Cross Path......................... 124
Rear Heater ............................ 330
Rear Park Sense System ................... 182
Rear Window Defroster ................... 233
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 113
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 134
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 86
Recreational Towing ...................... 436
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 408
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 70
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 319
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 229
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 471
Replacement Tires ....................... 394
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 534
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........251,252,273 Restraint, Head
......................... 135
Restraints, Child ....................... 87,91
Restraints, Infant ......................... 87
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 460
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 234
Rotation, Tires .......................... 397
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 104
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 534
Safety Information, Tire ................... 377
Safety Tips ............................ 101
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 53,101
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 307
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 516
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 499
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 70
Seat Belts ........................... 53,102
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 62
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