2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN transmission fluid

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
8 M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

SCHEDULE “ B ”
Follow schedule “ B ” 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 an  .
• Day or night temperatures are below 32 ° F(0 ° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90 ° F (32 ° C).
• Trailer towing. 
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice). 
• Off-road or desert operation. SCHEDULE “ B ” 429
8 M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

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)
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.  X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X434 SCHEDULE “ B ”
8 M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Miles 108, 000 111, 000 114, 000 117, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
 X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
 This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts. SCHEDULE “ B ” 439
8 M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Interlock System ....................... 298
Reset Mode .......................... 299
Selection Of Lubricant ................ 403,423
Shifting ............................. 299
Special Additives ...................... 405
Automatic Transmission ................... 402
Adding Fluid ......................... 404
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 405
Fluid Change ......................... 405
Fluid Level Check ...................... 404
Fluid Type ........................ 403,423
Ball Joints ............................. 390
Battery ............................... 387
Gas Caution .......................... 387
Jump Starting ......................... 365
Keyless Transmitter Replacement ............ 26
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 137
Bearings .............................. 406 Belts, Drive ............................ 383
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 391
B-Pillar Location ........................ 312
Brake Fluid ............................ 423
Brake, Parking .......................... 301
Brake System ........................ 302,399
Anti-Lock ........................... 303
Fluid Check .......................... 401
Hoses .............................. 400
Warning Light ........................ 197
Brakes ............................. 302,399
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 298
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 82
Bulb Replacement ....................... 416
Bulbs, Light ............................ 415
Calibration, Compass ..................... 152
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 421 INDEX 459
10

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
10

Compact Spare ........................ 320
Flat Changing ........................ 355
General Information .................... 316
High Speed .......................... 319
Inflation Pressures ..................... 317
Jacking ........................ 346,347,359
Load Capacity ..................... 312,313
Pressure Monitor System ................. 325
Quality Grading ....................... 455
Radial .............................. 320
Replacement ......................... 323
Rotation ............................. 329
Safety ........................... 308,316
Sizes ............................... 309
Snow Tires ........................... 329
Spare Tire ......................... 349,360
Spinning ............................ 322
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 322 Towing ............................... 338
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 369
Trailering ............................ 338
Traction Control ................... 143,203,306
Traction Control Switch ................. 143,306
Trailer Towing .......................... 338
Minimum Requirements ................. 339
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 339
Transaxle ............................. 297
Automatic ........................... 297
Operation ........................... 297
Overdrive ........................... 300
Selection of Lubricant ................ 403,423
Transmission ........................... 402
Automatic ........................... 402
Filter ............................... 405
Fluid ............................ 403,423
Transmitter Battery Service .................. 26 INDEX 473
10