As part of the Chrysler Group, Dodge released the Dodge Grand Caravan. This car is claimed as a minivan with the driving dynamics as a performance sedan. So did you get an oil change reminder on this car? Today I will show you how to reset the oil change light on the Dodge Grand Caravan.
So, you may be wondering how you can shut it off. Either because you don’t want to annoy you, although it’s good to have the reminder to do an oil change, or maybe you do your oil change you want to shut off. Let’s take a look at how easy it is.
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Time needed: 3 minutes
Let me show you in this short content how to reset the oil life light which is on this 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. I’ve just done an engine oil change, but the maintenance interval is not reset so let’s observe. So this is what should you do:
You don’t need to have the engine running to do this, so just turn your ignition to the RUN position.
Make sure to depress the pedal all the way down
Done!
This procedure works on the fifth generation of Dodge Grand Caravan (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 model years).
So a couple of basic things you’ll need to be able to perform your oil service, the most important of which, of course, is your engine oil. The Grand Caravan 3.6 V6 takes 5w-20 synthetic oil, and the capacity is 5.6 liters. Always try and get the best quality oil that you can. If you can afford it, go with one of the big-name brands. The excellent oil will help prevent wear and tear on your car, so get the best you can.
Same with the oil filter. I get the best one that your budget will allow and ensure it’s the correct one for your vehicle. It’s a pervasive engine, so you shouldn’t have any problems getting the correct one for your car.
The other optional thing is that we’ll also be replacing the oil drain plug. These are probably four or five dollars, so it’s just as easy to get one of these washers getting your filter and replace it with an excellent brand new one last year, probably another ten years.
A DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid must be used in the Dodge Grand Caravan, while DOT 3 is preferred. The single advantage of utilizing DOT 4 over DOT 3 is a more excellent boiling point, which is the only reason it is suggested.
If you have a torque wrench, you will need to set it to 20 ft/lbs of torque to remove the oil drain plug from this car. A 13mm socket on your wrench will do the trick if you’re working with just hand tools.
Mopar Antifreeze 100,000 Mile Formula HOAT is the recommended engine coolant for Dodge Caravans. Peak 1 Gallon Yellow 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze and Prestone 1 Gallon Yellow Concentrate Coolant/Antifreeze are some of the brands you may utilize.
So there you go, guys, and make sure you’ve got everything, make sure you’re happy, and then we can start the process. And, interestingly, you don’t have to do it with any electronic tool. Hopefully, I just saved you a few bucks; it goes without saying, but I’ll say it. Thanks for your time and have a great day!
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This also works on 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Thanks for the help
Well shit! That was easy
it worked on 2011 dodge caravan sxt...
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Worked on my 2017 Grand Caravan