2004 DODGE CARAVAN automatic transmission

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
AWD Power Transfer Unit MopartGear Lubricant 75W-90.
AWD Overrunning Clutch MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
AWD Rear Carrier MopartGear Lubricant 75W-90.
Brake Master Cylinder MopartDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 or DOT 4+ is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345
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At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Tire Rotation
²Rotate the tires at 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
350 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
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Sizes............................... 244
Snow Tires........................... 264
Spare Tire........................... 283
Spinning............................ 256
Tread Wear Indicators................... 256
Towing............................... 275
Disabled Vehicle....................... 291
Trailering............................ 275
Traction Control...................105,156,241
Trailer Towing.......................... 275
Minimum Requirements................. 275
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 276
Transaxle...........................231,326
Automatic........................231,326
Filter............................... 328
Operation........................... 231
Overdrive........................... 234
Selection of Lubricant................326,345
Transmission.....................See TransaxleTransmitter Battery Service.................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 119
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 66
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 256
Trip Odometer.......................... 157
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 157
Turn Signals................102,158,159,340,342
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 378
Universal Joints......................... 315
Universal Transmitter..................... 119
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 266
Vanity Mirrors........................... 80
Variance, Compass....................... 112
Vehicle Certification Label................. 272
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
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