2008 DODGE CARAVAN cooling

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric
Fuel (approximate)
All Engines20 Gals 76 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3.3L and 3.8L (SAE 5W-20 API Certified) 5.0 Qts 4.7 L
4.0L (SAE 10W-30 API Certified) 5.5 Qts 5.2 L
Cooling System
3
3.3L, 3.8L and 4.0L (Use MopartAntifreeze/Coolant Five Year/
100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent.)13.4 Qts 12.6 L
3Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Coin Holder........................... 201
Cold Weather Operation................... 325
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 300
Compact Spare Tire...................... 361
Compass........................238,240,246
Compass Calibration..................240,246
Compass Variance....................240,247
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 244
Connector
UCI ................................ 292
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 292
Console.............................. 201
Console, Floor.......................... 201
Console, Overhead....................... 182
Console, Removable...................207,211
Contract, Service........................ 501
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 458
Cooling System......................... 456
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 458Coolant Capacity...................... 486
Coolant Level......................456,459
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 459
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 457
Inspection........................... 459
Points to Remember.................... 460
Pressure Cap......................... 458
Radiator Cap......................... 458
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......457,486,487
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 179
Cup Holder.........................200,473
Customer Assistance..................... 499
Data Recorder, Event...................... 78
Daytime Running Lights................... 163
Dealer Service.......................... 440
Defroster, Rear Window................... 320
Defroster, Windshield................94,303,313
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 437
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Emission Control System Maintenance......438,490
Engine........................93,434,435,436
Air Cleaner.......................... 445
Block Heater......................... 327
Break-In Recommendations................ 93
Checking Oil Level..................... 441
Compartment......................435,436
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 487
Cooling............................. 456
Exhaust Gas Caution..................51,381
Flooded, Starting...................... 326
Fuel Requirements..................377,486
Oil ...........................441,486,487
Oil Change Interval.................... 442
Oil Disposal.......................... 444
Oil Filler Cap......................434,443
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 444
Oil Selection.......................442,486
Oil Synthetic......................... 444Operation............................ 93
Overheating.......................... 410
Starting............................. 324
Temperature Gauge..................... 226
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 74
Event Data Recorder...................... 78
Exhaust Gas Caution..............51,95,381,448
Exhaust System......................... 447
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 66
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 102
Fabric Care.........................470,471
Filler Location Fuel...................... 226
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 445
Air Conditioning....................320,451
Engine Oil........................444,487
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 444
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Tread Wear Indicators................... 364
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 422
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 399
Towing............................... 393
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 117
Disabled Vehicle....................... 428
Guide.............................. 398
Recreational.......................407,429
Weight.............................. 398
Towing Assistance....................... 117
Traction Control......................... 340
Traction Control Switch................... 340
Trailer Towing.......................... 393
Cooling System Tips.................... 406
Hitches............................. 397
Minimum Requirements................. 400
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 399
Wiring.............................. 404
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 398Trailer Weight.......................... 398
Transaxle............................. 328
Automatic........................... 328
Operation........................... 328
Overdrive........................... 332
Selection of Lubricant................465,488
Transmission........................... 464
Automatic........................... 464
Fluid............................465,488
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry).. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 185
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 89
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 364
Trip Computer.......................... 238
Trip Odometer.......................... 229
Turn Signals...................166,227,483,484
UCI Connector......................... 292
INDEX 525
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