oil filter DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2004 Owners Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS m 2.4L Engine ...........................298
m 3.3L/3.8L Engines ......................299
m Onboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II ........300
m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................301
m Replacement Parts ......................302
m Dealer Service .........................302
m Maintenance Procedures ..................303
N Engine Oil ..........................303 N Engine Oil Filter ......................307
N Drive Belts Ð Check Condition And Tension . . 307
N Spark Plugs .........................308
N Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................308
N Engine Fuel Filter .....................309
N Catalytic Converter ....................309
N Maintenance-Free Battery ................311
N Air Conditioner ......................312
N Power Steering Ð Fluid Check ............314
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Synthetic Engine Oils
There are a number of engine oils being promoted as
either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use
such a product, use only those oils that meet the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) and SAE viscosity stan-
dard. Follow the service schedule that describes your
driving type.
Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it's performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used
oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
All the manufacturers engines have a full-flow type oil
filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality
of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil
filter and are recommended.
Drive Belts Ð Check Condition and Tension
At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule, all
belts should be checked for condition and proper tension.
Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307
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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 Mopar t Antifreeze/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 Octaane344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Oil Change
² Change the engine oil filter.
² Inspect the exhaust system.
² Inspect the brake hoses.
² Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents. ² Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
² Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Tire Rotation
² Rotate the tires at 6,000 miles (10 000 km).350 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * XXXX X
Replace the engine 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 352 SCHEDULE ªBº
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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
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * XXX X X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs 2.4 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
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines,
replace if necessary. X
Inspect the PCV valve and replace as neces-
sary.* X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this
chart) X SCHEDULE ªBº 353
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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
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * XX XX X
Replace the engine 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 power transfer
unit fluid. (See the note at the end of this
chart.) X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun-
ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See note at
the end of this chart) X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X SCHEDULE ªBº 355
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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
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * X XXX X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace the ignition cables on 2.4 liter en-
gines. 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
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines,
replace if necessary. X
Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces-
sary.* X356 SCHEDULE ªBº
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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
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter XX
Replace the spark plugs on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines. X
Replace the ignition cables on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines. X
Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. 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
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X 358 SCHEDULE ªBº
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