Changing the oil and oil filter in your 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is a regular maintenance task that is meant to help maintain engine performance and protection to ensure a long engine life. The oil filter helps trap contaminants in the oil before it’s recirculated throughout your Grand Caravan’s engine to cool and lubricate the internal moving parts. It’s recommended that your Grand Caravan’s oil filter be replaced during each oil change, in addition to adding fresh motor oil. Most 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan owner’s manuals suggest you change your van’s oil and oil filter when you see the Oil Change light illuminated on your dashboard, since your vehicle has an oil life monitoring system that continuously evaluates oil condition. You can also check the service manual for your Grand Caravan, which details the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance intervals. Avoiding oil changes can eventually lead to engine wear, damage, and failure. These detailed instructions and video can help you perform a complete oil change on your Dodge Grand Caravan.
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0:00 Welcome Back
1:17 Prepare Your Vehicle
2:31 Drain Old Oil
3:05 Add New Oil
3:27 Check For Leaks
3:58 Reset Oil Change Indicator
These step-by-step instructions and detailed video show an oil change on a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, and will be similar for models from 2008 to 2020. Replacing the oil filter and old oil ensures there is fresh, filtered oil to properly cool and lubricate your Grand Caravan’s engine components. Low oil levels, a clogged oil filter, and dirty oil can all cause engine damage, so make sure to perform a complete oil change when the Oil Change light appears or at the interval recommended in your owner’s manual. If you notice reduced engine performance, oil pressure problems, or metallic noises from the engine, you can also perform oil changes more often to ensure the best engine performance and service life.
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Run the vehicle until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Park on a level surface… and open the hood.
Pull up on the engine cover to remove it.
Take off the air intake hose by loosening the clamps on either end with a flathead screwdriver.
This should give you access to the oil filter housing.
Place a rag or shop towel around the base of the housing before removing the cap.
Use a ratchet and 15/16 or 24mm socket to loosen the cap.
You’ll remove the cap and used filter as a unit by lifting them straight out of the housing.
Remove the filter from the cap by pulling directly out on it.
Take the old o-ring off the rim of the cap.
Set the cap aside… and discard the old o-ring.
Lift and support the front end of the vehicle… and chock the rear wheels.
Locate the oil drain plug… and slide your drain pan underneath.
Use a ratchet and ½ inch or 13mm socket to loosen the drain plug… then remove it the rest of the way
by hand.
Let the oil drain completely.
Removing the oil fill cap will allow the oil to drain more quickly.
Once the oil has drained, wipe down the oil pan and drain plug with a rag or shop towel.
Rethread the drain plug by hand… then use a torque wrench and socket to tighten it to 20 foot pounds.
Slide your drain pan out from underneath the vehicle.
Lower the front end… and remove the wheel chocks.