Grand Caravan V6-4.0L (2008)
Oil Filter: Procedures
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule.See: Maintenance
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN
CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL. CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH SKIN WITH
GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED
ENGINE OIL PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN
YOUR AREA.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
3. Open hood, remove engine oil fill cap.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
6. Remove oil pan drain plug from crankcase and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain
plug and gasket if damaged.
7. Remove oil filter.
8. Install drain plug in crankcase. Torque oil pan drain plug to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
9. Install new oil filter.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Fill crankcase with specified amount and type of engine oil. See: Maintenance.
12. Install oil fill cap.
13. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
14. Stop engine and inspect oil level (2).
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. When replacing oil filter, use a Mopar(R) filter or equivalent.
USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle engine. Refer to the WARNING above.
