2008 DODGE CARAVAN maintenance schedule

²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Required Maintenance Intervals
Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Replace the air conditioning filter. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ² 90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the ignition cables on 3.3L, 3.8L engines. 102,000 170 000 102
Replace the spark plugs on 3.3L, 3.8L, 4.0L engines. 102,000 170 000 102
Replace the timing belt on 4.0L engines. 102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace Accessory Drive Belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120
² This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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License............................. 485
Lights On Reminder.................... 165
Low Fuel............................ 234
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 232
Oil Pressure.......................... 233
Park.............................162,483
Passing............................. 170
Reading............................. 183
Rear Servicing........................ 484
Rear Tail............................ 484
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 233
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 233
Service...........................481,482
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 232
Side Marker.......................... 484
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 233
Turn Signal.....................166,483,484
Voltage............................. 234
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 226Load Leveling System.................... 218
Loading Vehicle...................214,388,391
Capacities........................... 391
Tires ............................... 353
Locks
Door................................ 31
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)... 86
Lubrication, Body....................... 454
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 215
Lumbar Support........................ 137
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 448
Maintenance Procedures................... 441
Maintenance Schedule.................... 490
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 195
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 232,438
Manual, Service......................... 504
Map/Reading Lights..................... 183
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 155
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 94
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 503
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 51
Safety Information, Tire................... 348
Safety Tips............................. 93
Satellite Radio............280,281,283,284,287,297
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 288
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 490
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 473
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 64
Seat Belts.............................. 55
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 62
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 62
And Pregnant Women................... 65
Child Restraint.......................81,83
Extender............................. 66
Front Seat............................ 57
Pretensioners.......................... 64
Rear Seat............................. 57Seats................................. 131
Adjustment.......................... 132
Cleaning............................ 471
Easy Entry........................... 147
Fold in Floor (Stow8nGo) ................ 138
Heated............................. 135
Lumbar Support....................... 137
Memory............................. 155
Power.............................. 133
Reclining............................ 136
Stow8n Go (Fold in Floor)................ 138
Tilting.............................. 147
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........457,487
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 499
Service Contract......................... 501
522 INDEX