2008 DODGE CARAVAN fuel

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Ð ENGINE
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or equivalent
Oil ± 3.3L, 3.8L Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE
grade, meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Oil ± 4.0L Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 engine oil. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE
grade, meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Oil Filter ± 3.3L, 3.8L Mopart4105409 or equivalent
Oil Filter ± 4.0L Mopar 5281090 or equivalent. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Spark Plugs ± 3.3L, 3.8L,
4.0LZFR5LP-13G (Gap.050 in / 1.27 mm)
Fuel ± 3.3L, 3.8L 87 Octane
Fuel ± 4.0L 87 Octane Acceptable Ð 89 Recommended
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487
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NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle's
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your dealer, the message can be reset by referring to
the steps described under ªOil Change Requiredº in ªUse
Factory Settingsº of the EVIC section in this manual orunder ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº in the ªInstrument
Cluster Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop For Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD, SAFE or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 458
Adding Fuel........................... 382
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 455
Additives, Fuel......................... 380
Adjustable Pedals....................... 177
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 445
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 450
Air Conditioning........................ 301
Air Conditioning Controls................. 301
Air Conditioning Filter.................320,451
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 319
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............307,314
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 450
Air Conditioning System.............301,309,450
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 305
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 358
Airbag..............................66,74
Airbag Deployment....................... 75
Airbag Light...................67,73,77,94,233Airbag Maintenance....................... 76
Airbag, Side........................68,72,74
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........70,72,74
Alarm Light........................... 233
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 366
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 288
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........457,458,486
Disposal............................ 459
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 338
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............227,339
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 467
Ashtray............................... 201
Assistance Towing....................... 117
Audio Systems (Radio).................280,283
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Auto Up Power Windows................40,194
508 INDEX

Brakes.............................337,462
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 328
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 93
Bulb Replacement....................... 482
Bulbs, Light............................ 481
Calibration, Compass..................240,246
Capacities, Fluid........................ 486
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 382
Oil (Engine).......................434,443
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 458
Car Washes............................ 468
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 381
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 215
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 214
Catalytic Converter...................... 446
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................51,95,381CD (Compact Disc) Player...............280,283
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 300
Cellular Phone.................104,283,284,299
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 485
Chains, Tire............................ 367
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 412
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 350
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............232,438
Child Restraint........................81,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 86
Child Safety Locks........................ 46
Child Seat.............................. 88
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 378
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 470
Climate Control......................... 301
Clock........................254,269,281,285
Coat Hook............................ 214
510 INDEX

Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........280,283
Dimmer Control........................ 162
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 170
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 465
Automatic Transmission................. 466
Oil (Engine).......................... 441
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 428
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 459
Engine Oil........................... 444
Domelight............................. 161
Door Locks............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 34
Door Opener, Garage..................... 185
Drive Belts............................ 445
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 454
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 345Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 346
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 297
E-85 Fuel............................. 384
Electric Remote Mirrors................102,103
Electrical Power Outlets................... 195
Electronic Brake Control System............. 340
Brake Assist System.................... 341
Electronic Stability Program............... 342
Electronic Range Select (ERS)............... 333
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 179
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 342
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 241
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Jacking...........................412,415
Jump Starting......................... 425
Overheating.......................... 410
512 INDEX

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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Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 410
Turn Signal.....................227,483,484
Flash-To-Pass........................... 170
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 422
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 387
Engine Oil........................... 387
Fuel Requirements..................384,386
Maintenance.......................... 388
Replacement Parts..................... 387
Starting............................. 387
Flooded Engine Starting................... 326
Floor Console.......................... 201
Fluid Capacities......................... 486
Fluid Leaks............................. 94
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 465
Automatic Transmission................. 466Brake............................... 463
Power Steering........................ 452
Fluids................................ 487
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 487
Fog Light Service........................ 483
Fog Lights.......................165,233,483
Fold in Floor (Stow8n Go) Seating........... 138
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 427
Fuel................................. 377
Adding............................. 382
Additives............................ 380
Clean Air............................ 378
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................226,382
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 226
Gasoline............................ 377
Gauge.............................. 226
Hoses.............................. 461
Light............................... 234
Octane Rating........................ 487
514 INDEX

Requirements......................377,486
System Hoses......................... 461
Tank Capacity........................ 486
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 380
Fueling............................... 382
Fuses................................ 474
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 185
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............382,384
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 378
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 377
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 379
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 226
Fuel................................ 226
Speedometer......................... 227
Tachometer.......................... 229
Gearshift.............................. 330General Information...............18,27,131,377
Glass Cleaning.......................... 472
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 155
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............389,394
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............389,393
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).......104,283,284
Hard Drive (HDD)....................280,283
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 346
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 410
Head Restraints......................... 134
Headlights............................ 163
Bulb Replacement...................... 482
Cleaning............................ 472
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 170
Lights On Reminder.................... 165
On With Wipers....................... 164
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