2006 DODGE CARAVAN oil temperature

Change Engine Oil
Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following list to see if any apply to you.
•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 service).
•Off-Road or desert operation.IfANYof these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown in schedule“B”of the“Mainte-
nance Schedules”section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on schedule“A”of the“Main-
tenance Schedules”section of this manual
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet
the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard
MS-6395.
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)—2.4 Liter
Engines
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
the Engine Compartment illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)—3.3/3.8 Liter
Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Refer to your engine
oil filler cap for the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
the Engine Compartment illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
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WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake And Power Steering Hoses
When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance,
inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling
indicate deterioration of the rubber. Particular attention
should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest
to high heat sources, such as the exhaust manifold.Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
NOTE:Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tions to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings.
Therefore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not
necessarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of
hot fluid when systems are under pressure (during
vehicle operation), should be noted before hose is re-
placed based on leakage.
NOTE:Inspection of brake hoses should be performed
whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine
oil change. Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots. If there is any evidence
of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, the hose should be
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Temperature Gauge..................... 208
Exhaust Gas Caution..............37,83,345,415
Exhaust System......................... 415
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 53
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 91
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 406
Air Conditioning....................296,411
Automatic Transaxle.................... 427
Engine Oil........................405,444
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 405
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 366
Turn Signal.....................205,439,441
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 377
Fluid Capacities......................... 443
Fluid Leaks............................. 84Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 426
Brake............................... 423
Power Steering........................ 412
Fluids................................ 444
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 444
Fog Light Service........................ 440
Fog Lights..........................146,440
Fold in Floor (Stown Go) Seating........... 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 390
Fuel................................. 342
Adding............................. 346
Additives............................ 344
Clean Air............................ 342
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 346
Gasoline............................ 342
Gauge.............................. 204
Hoses.............................. 424
Light............................... 204
INDEX 487
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Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 74
Latches
Hood............................... 141
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 342
Life of Tires............................ 335
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................84,142
Airbag........................59,68,84,206
Alarm.............................. 208
Anti-Lock........................... 207
Automatic Headlights................... 145
Back-Up............................. 441
Battery Saver......................... 145
Brake Warning........................ 205
Bulb Replacement...................437,438
Center Mounted Stop................... 442
Cruise.............................. 211
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 144Door Ajar........................... 205
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 208
Fog .............................146,440
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Headlight Switch...................... 143
Headlights........................... 438
Headlights On Reminder................. 145
High Beam Indicator.................... 209
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 148
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................143,144
License............................. 442
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 205
Lights On Reminder.................... 145
Low Fuel............................ 204
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 210
Oil Pressure.......................... 209
Park.............................143,439
Passing............................. 148
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 339
Snow Tires............................ 340
Spare Tire.....................332,333,371,382
Spark Plugs............................ 406
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 155
Speedometer........................... 205
Starting............................... 304
Engine Fails to Start.................305,307
Starting and Operating.................... 304
Steering
Column Controls...................... 147
Linkage............................. 413
Power...........................317,412
Shaft Seal............................ 413
Tilt Column.......................... 150
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 270
Storage............................180,436
Storage Bin............................ 180Storage, Vehicle......................295,436
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 436
Stown Go (Fold in Floor) Seats............. 123
Sun Roof.............................. 173
Sun Visor Extension....................... 93
Sunglasses Storage....................... 159
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 175
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 54
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 405
System, Navigation...................... 257
Tachometer............................ 207
Tape Player............................ 238
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 284
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......208,367
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 26
Theft System Arming...................... 27
Theft System Disarming.................... 27
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