2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN automatic transmission fluid

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 13.4 Quarts
(12.6 Liters) Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts(2.8 Liters) if
equipped with rear heater.
Engine Oil with Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API certified 5W-20
engine oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine
Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic
Transmission We recommend you only use MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affectthe function or performance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power
Steering Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection– 3.6L Engine 87 Octane20 Gallons (76 Liters)
(Approximate)
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot
seals, and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. XXX X X XX
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s). X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only 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.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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Adjustable Pedals.............21
Airbag...................10
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...9
Automatic Headlights ..........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...29
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............103
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks ....70
AxleFluid ................103
Back-UpCamera.............30
Belts, Seat .................10
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........31
BrakeFluid................103
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............22
BulbReplacement............113
Calibration, Compass ...........71
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ...........78
Change Oil Indicator ...........83
Changing A Flat Tire ...........85
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......12
Compass Calibration ...........71
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........103
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Customer Assistance ..........114
Defects, Reporting ............115
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
Economy(Fuel)Mode...........26
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....34
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............25
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ............71,72 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light .........82
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....98
Jacking ..............85,89
Overheating .............84
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....22
Compartment ........... .102
Oil Selection .............103
Overheating .............84
EventDataRecorder...........99
Exterior Lights ..............113
Flash-To-Pass ...............23
Fluid Capacities .............103
Fluids ..................103
FogLights.................24
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........98
Front Heated Seats ............19
Fuel Economy Mode ............26
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........83
Specification s............
103
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....73
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........83
Headlights Automatic ..............24
Dimmer Switch ............24
HighBeam ..............23
HeatedMirrors ..........27,28,29
Heated Seats ...............19
Heated Steering Wheel ..........20
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....73
Hood Release ..............100
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
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