check oil DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2005 User Guide

Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission; add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. * XX XX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs on 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, re-
place if necessary. X
Check and replace the PCV valve , if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ X SCHEDULE “ A ” 443
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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 the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace the ignition cables 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension
on 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ‡ XX
Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engines only. X SCHEDULE “ A ” 445
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Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ 334
Oil (Engine) .......................... 382
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 396
Car Washes ............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 333
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier ....................... 182
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 181
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 260
Cassette Tape Player ................ 206,216,221
Catalytic Converter ...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas .............. 38,83,333,393
CD Changer ................ 215,224,238,240,243
CD Player ......... 212,216,223,226,229,233,236,243
CD Player Maintenance ................... 261
Cellular Phone ........................ 96,261
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 420
Center Lap Belts ......................... 50 Chains, Tire ............................ 327
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 309
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) ...................... 202,377
Child Restraint .......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 74
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Child Seat ............................ 68,76
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 331
Climate Control ......................... 262
Clock ................................ 204
Compact Disc Changer .................... 240
Compact Disc Maintenance ................. 261
Compact Disc Player .................. 206,212
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 320
Compass .............................. 151
Compass Calibration ..................... 152
Compass Variance ....................... 152460 INDEX

Door Locks, Automatic .................... 19
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 159
Drive Belts ............................ 383
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 391
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces .................... 367
DVD Player ............................ 243
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 94
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 168
Electronic Speed Control ................... 147
Electronic Vehicle Information Center ......... 155
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 344
Jacking ........................ 346,347,359
Jump Starting ......................... 365
Overheating .......................... 345
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 377,426
Engine ............................ 374,375 Air Cleaner .......................... 385
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 384
Block Heater ......................... 296
Break-In Recommendations ................ 82
Checking Oil Level ..................... 379
Compartment ...................... 374,375
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 422
Cooling ............................. 394
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 38,333
Fails to Start ....................... 293,295
Fuel Requirements .................. 330,421
Oil ........................... 379,421,422
Oil Change Interval .................... 381
Oil Disposal .......................... 383
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 382
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 383
Oil Selection ....................... 381,421
Oil Synthetic ......................... 383
Overheating .......................... 345462 INDEX

Temperature Gauge ..................... 200
Exhaust Gas Caution .............. 38,83,333,393
Exhaust System ......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 52
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 93
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Air Conditioning .................... 284,389
Automatic Transaxle .................... 405
Engine Oil ........................ 383,422
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 383
Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... 344
Turn Signal ..................... 197,418,419
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 355
Fluid Capacities ......................... 421
Fluid Leaks ............................. 85 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 404
Brake ............................... 401
Power Steering ........................ 390
Fog Light Service ........................ 419
Fog Lights .......................... 138,419
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 368
Fuel ................................. 330
Adding ............................. 334
Additives ............................ 332
Clean Air ............................ 331
Filler Cap ............................ 334
Gasoline ............................ 330
Gauge .............................. 196
Hoses .............................. 402
Light ............................... 197
Octane Rating ...................... 330,422
Requirements ...................... 330,421
Tank Capacity ........................ 421 INDEX 463
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 325
Mopar Parts ......................... 378,453
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 138
Navigation System ....................... 240
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 82
Occupant Restraints ....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline ................... 330
Odometer ............................. 203
Oil, Engine ......................... 379,422
Capacity ............................ 421
Change Interval ....................... 381
Checking ............................ 379
Disposal ............................ 383
Filter ............................ 383,422
Filter Disposal ........................ 383
Identification Logo ..................... 382
Materials Added to ..................... 383 Recommendation ................... 381,421
Synthetic ............................ 383
Viscosity .......................... 382,421
Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 376,377
Opener, Garage Door ..................... 159
Operator Manuals (Owner ’ s Manuals) ........... 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 92
Overdrive ............................. 300
Overhead Console ....................... 150
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 150
Overheating, Engine ................... 201,345
Owner ’ s Manual ....................... 4,454
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 301
Parking On Hill ......................... 301
Passing Light ........................... 139
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 146
Pets, Transporting ........................ 77468 INDEX