2006 DODGE CARAVAN check engine

•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.
450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary.‡XX
Check thePCV valveand replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed.*X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter
engines. *X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
SCHEDULE“B”457
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Miles 42, 000 48, 000 54, 000 60, 000 66, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Check thePCV valveand replace, if neces-
sary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary.‡XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes
first.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
SCHEDULE“A”465
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (165 000)
[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 theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 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
Check and replace thePCV valve, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines, replace if necessary.‡X
466 SCHEDULE“A”
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Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[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 theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace theignition cables2.4 liter engines. 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 tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
468 SCHEDULE“A”
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Miles 126, 000 132, 000 138, 000 144, 000 150, 000
(Kilometers) (210 000) (220 000) (230 000) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [126] [132] [138] [144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec-
essary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. 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
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
470 SCHEDULE“A”
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 346
Oil (Engine).......................... 404
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 418
Car Washes............................ 429
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 345
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 190
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 189
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 272
Cassette Tape Player................214,234,238
Catalytic Converter...................... 407
Caution, Exhaust Gas..............37,83,345,415
CD (Compact Disc) Changer.....223,230,242,255,256
CD (Compact Disc)
Player..........220,224,228,234,240,244,247,251,254
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 273
Cellular Phone........................94,274
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 442Center Lap Belts......................... 51
Chains, Tire............................ 339
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 368
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 321
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............210,399
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Child Seat............................69,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 342
Climate Control......................... 274
Clock................................ 212
Coat Hook............................ 189
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 273
Compact Disc (CD) Player...............214,220
Compact Spare Tire...................... 332
Compass.............................. 159
Compass Calibration..................... 159
484 INDEX

Door Locks............................. 17
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 167
Drive Belts............................ 405
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 413
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 389
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 92
Electrical Power Outlets................... 175
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 155
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 163
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Jacking........................368,369,381
Jump Starting......................... 387
Overheating.......................... 367
Emission Control System Maintenance......399,448
Engine............................396,397Air Cleaner.......................... 407
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 406
Block Heater......................... 309
Break-In Recommendations................ 82
Checking Oil Level..................... 401
Compartment......................396,397
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 444
Cooling............................. 416
Exhaust Gas Caution..................37,345
Fails to Start.......................305,307
Fuel Requirements..................342,443
Oil ...........................401,443,444
Oil Change Interval.................... 403
Oil Disposal.......................... 405
Oil Filler Cap......................... 404
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 405
Oil Selection.......................403,443
Oil Synthetic......................... 405
Overheating.......................... 367
486 INDEX