oil dipstick DODGE CARAVAN 2011 Owners Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Air Filter6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Battery 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467
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CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC
dealership or qualified repair center.
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
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Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 310
Conserving Fuel ........................ 274
Console .............................. 224
Console, Floor .......................... 224
Console, Overhead ....................... 193
Console, Removable ...................... 229
Contract, Service ........................ 533
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 487
Cooling System ......................... 484
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 486
Coolant Capacity ..................... 511
Coolant Level .................... 484,488
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 488
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 485
Inspection .......................... 488
Points to Remember .................. 488
Pressure Cap ........................ 487
Radiator Cap ....................... 487
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....485,511,512 Cupholders
......................... 213,499
Customer Assistance ..................... 531
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 86
Daytime Running Lights ................... 167
Dealer Service .......................... 471
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 233
Defroster, Windshield .................. 103,338
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 468
Dimmer Control ........................ 167
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................. 493
Oil (Engine) ........................ 472
Power Steering ...................... 366
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 462
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 488
Engine Oil ......................... 474
Door Locks ............................. 32
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INDEX 543
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