Scheduled Servicing - Dodge Grand Caravan 2018 User Manual

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil
change indicator system. The oil change indica-
tor system will remind you that it is time to take
your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-
trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influ-
ence when the "Oil Change Required" message
is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can
cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last
reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the sched-
uled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is
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performed by someone other than your autho-
rized dealer, the message can be reset by refer-
ring to the steps described under "Instrument
Cluster Display" in "Getting To Know Your In-
strument Panel" in your Owner's Manual for
further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time,
whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine
run or idle time is generally only a concern for
fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if
the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment or is operated predominately at
idle or only very low engine RPM's. This type of
vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder, and power steering and
fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior
lights.