Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.0L VIN 3 (1999)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Customer Interest
PCV Valve Freeze-Up
NUMBER: 18-02-00
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Feb. 4, 2000
SUBJECT:
PCV Valve Freeze Up
MODELS:
1996 - 2000 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.OL ENGINE BUILT PRIOR TO AUGUST 16,1999 (MDHO8I6XX).
VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THE ABOVE DATE HAVE THE NEW VALVE.
DISCUSSION:
Under extremely cold conditions, the PCV system may freeze causing crankcase pressure buildup. This could lead to excess oil consumption.
A higher rate PCV valve p/n MD369353 is released that will prevent this condition. Additionally, this new valve must be used as the standard
replacement valve for all applicable models.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
MD369353
PCV Valve
AR (1)
04275086
Label, Authorized Modification
Fig. 1
Vehicles built prior to the above clean point will require an 'Authorized Modification Label" p/n 04275086. Type the necessary information on the label
and attach the label near the VECI label (Figure 1).
POLICY: Information Only
