2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN oil level

² Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice). L
² Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule 9 B 9 .
Second is Schedule ªAº . It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule 9 B 9 .
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
CAUTION!Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle. At Each Stop for Fuel
² Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
² Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
² Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
² Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
² Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission; add as needed.
² Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 349
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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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Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 308
Block Heater ......................... 230
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
Checking Oil Level ..................... 303
Compartment ...................... 298,299
Coolant ............................. 344
Cooling ............................. 318
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 36,269
Fails to Start ....................... 227,229
Fuel Requirements ..................... 266
Oil .............................. 303,344
Oil Change Interval .................... 305
Oil Selection .......................... 305
Oil Synthetic ......................... 307
Overheating .......................... 281
Temperature Gauge ..................... 154
Exhaust Gas Caution .............. 36,71,269,317
Exhaust System ......................... 317
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 78 Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 308
Air Conditioning .................... 219,313
Automatic Transaxle .................... 328
Engine Fuel .......................... 309
Engine Oil ........................ 307,344
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 307
Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... 280
Turn Signal .................. 158,159,340,342
Fluid Capacities ......................... 343
Fluid Leaks ............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle .................... 327
Brake ............................... 345
Power Steering ..................... 314,345
Fog Light Service ........................ 341
Fog Lights .......................... 102,341
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 291386 INDEX

Malfunction Indicator ................... 155
Oil Pressure .......................... 155
Park ............................. 99,340
Passing ............................. 103
Reading ............................. 110
Rear Servicing ........................ 342
Rear Tail ............................ 342
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 153
Security Alarm ........................ 154
Service ........................... 338,339
Service Engine Soon .................... 155
Side Marker .......................... 342
Theft Alarm .......................... 154
Turn Signal ..................... 102,340,342
Voltage ............................. 153
Washer Fluid ......................... 155
Load Leveling System .................... 141
Loading Vehicle ................... 135,272,274
Capacities ........................... 274 Tires ............................... 247
Locks
Door ................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 62
Lubrication, Body ....................... 315
Luggage Rack .......................... 139
Lumbar Support ......................... 84
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 311
Maintenance Procedures ................... 303
Maintenance Schedule .................... 348
Light Duty Schedule 9 A 9 ................. 363
Light Duty Schedule 9 B 9 ................. 351
Schedule 9 A 9 ......................... 363
Schedule 9 B 9 .......................... 351
Malfunction Indicator Light .............. 155,301
Manual, Service ......................... 376
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 114
Mirrors ................................ 77390 INDEX