2017 Dodge Grand Caravan oil change
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- I show you how easy it is to change your own oil. These newer Dodge and Chrysler minivans use a different type of oil filter and it is located on top of the engine. Oil capacity is 6 quarts so I used 5 quarts of 5w-20 full synthetic and 1 quart of Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO).
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Notes to future self: (1) The oil bolt is on the passenger side, 1/2". You can squeeze under the van without elevating it. (2) Remove the plastic engine cover and use a crescent wrench to loosen the oil filter. The black line will show you where to align it when tightened. (3) Pull the oil filter from the hard plastic cover. It does not screw out.
to access the oil filter just pop the air cleaner lid caps and lift it up.. dont have to disconnect the hose!!!
thanks for the tip
This is a lot easier than I would have thought. I change my oil twice a year on my van so this is a good video to learn about the process.
Oil drain plug REQUIRES A NEW COPPER CRUSH WASHER when removed and reinstalled. Torque specification is 20 ft lbs.(27 Nm) Oil filter cap (15/16 or 24 mm ) torque 25 Nm or 18.8 ft lbs.
In reference to the point in the video where you were watching the oil drain/drip. When I was in driver's ed years and years ago the teacher mentioned when he changes his oil after he drains it, he runs like 1/2 quart of new oil through. When you do that, you still see some dirty oil for a short time and then clean oil. It wastes a little bit of oil, but, I've been doing it seems like it couldn't hurt.
Yes! Get some cheap oil to use for this
Great video thank you for the tips. never heard of oil change reset that's definitely a new one.
our van has it, perhaps all models don't?
Thanx for the vid, very helpful 👍
Thank you for such good detail!
I liked your video, and just a suggestion just flip the 3 metal clips up on your air filter cover, it's easier than taking air hose off. Out of curiosity, why are you putting this mystery oil in, all you need is Syntec 5W20, my dealership would have voided my warranty if I did that ?
JMK1998 the dealership is also going to use whatever oil they can get for the cheapest price. As long as the oil meets the specifications for your vehicle, it won’t void your warranty. This vehicle is an ex-rental, and may not have a warranty to begin with.
25.5 nm = 18.8 ft/lbs. I’m glad I looked it up instead of trusting your video and potentially damaging my oil filter casing.
Use 6 quarts valvoline full synthetic with fram ultra synthetic oil filter number xg11665
Thank you I was wondering where the oil filter was.
THANK YOU SO MUCH 💕❤️❤️
thank you fro this.
I called my dodge dealer, they stated 18ft lb, for the drain plug on the 2017 grand caravan
Nice video, like it.
I have a Grand caravan 2017 with 31000 miles. Can I put 10w 40 semi synthetic oil?
I would only put what is recommended. What is your reason for wanting to go with a heavier weight oil?
@@WJHandyDad It was the price, but I'm thinking going for the Liqui Molly 10w 40 semi synthetic. Also I live in Mexico City, the temperature is between 20-30 celcius
I wouldn't mess with oil viscosity... use what the manufacturer recommends
@@michelescutiamadrigal872 only use the 5w 20 is the only oil I'd use in mine
I just took my 2014 Caravan in for an oil change and when they had finished the oil change display light was not on like usual. Tried to find info on what makes it come on other than when it comes on by itself with no luck which leads me to believe they did something wrong or just guessing they didn't change the filter out that had something to do with it
I do my own maintenance because so many things require "faith" that they did them, and also I've seen a lot of cars over the years that a shop messed up something simple like replacing a fill cap
@@WJHandyDad Funny you should mention that cuz I just checked the oil and its 1/4in. above the full mark on the dipstick.
@@WJHandyDad Precisely!!! Also, You never know what oil they put back into your engine, except as you mentioned you have to take it on faith. I agree I always do my own oil changes too, cars and motorcycles.... with AMSOIL..... I do not use any additional oil additives.....
@@jackejr74 YES with AMSOIL !
I was curious why you used aftermarket filter on this. I always thought you only used oem.
I usually buy whatever is "on sale." I typically change oil every 3,000 miles and knock on wood, I've never had any engine issues with any car I've ever owned over 30+ years of owning vehicles
Most aftermarket brands meet or exceed I'm specs while costing less than Mopar parts
Personally I buy filters rated for full synthetic oil, as well as longer change intervals. my 2017 caravan is typically between 7500 and 10k miles between changes before the change oil light comes on. The manual states 10k max, do not go beyond. I use Penzoil ultra platinum and a wix xp filters, and use Motor Kote additive.
use OEM while on Warranty.. soon as warranty over use a good Aftermarket
Recommend you pump the gas pedal right BEFORE the oil change so as not to contaminate the fresh oil ( run down the cylinders) AFTERWARDS . Make sense ?
not really.....
If dosen't make sense raw gas leaking along the edges of the cylinder rings then can you explain why not ?
@@johnsmoczyk5511 drive by wire. Just because you depress the gas pedal, it doesn't put extra gas in the cylinders. Since 1990 most vehicles are fuel injected. You must be thinking of carburetored engines with accelerator pumps.
How tight is the filter
18 ft-lb for the filter cap
I work on one of those occasionally, it has the torque stencilled into the cap - you just snug it a touch it is just brittle plastic
Synthetic Oil is simply Reformulated used Motor Oil so from a recycling point of view it is great stuff but from a Lubricating Point of View Real Motor Oil is Best.
You may want to check your terms, Synthetic Oil vs FULLY Synthetic Oil..... Fully Synthetic (like he used in the video) The term "Synthetic Oils" (Not fully synthetic) is sometimes used for synthetic blends with dinosaur oils.... These days FULLY Synthetic is far superior to all the other types of oil in protecting your engine from unnecessary wear. But I still keep my oil change intervals at 5,000 miles and just take comfort that my engines are wearing less and running smoother. There are several videos on the internet that demonstrate this point with side by side oil comparisons. Not telling you what to do, just trying to help.....
Isn't that way to much marvel mystery oil. Check the directions your thinning out a already thin 5w20 oil
up to 20% - so 1 quart of every 5 quarts (1 qt MMO and 4 qts oil). I could have actually used more MMO and still been under 20%
is this the same as dodge caravan 2014 model....thankyou
I'm not sure - it "should" be since they have the same motor, but manufacturers do make minor changes from year to year. I'd pop the hood and look and see if it's the same as how mine looks, and check your owner's manual to make sure same oil. No matter what, the process should be very close to what I've shown here if not exact.
thanks buddy....nice video btw
MADZ Yes, absolutely
The Drain plug is 5/8 inch not 1/2 inch
Nope. 1/2".
No torque specifications for filer
Let's hope my van don't break tho 😭
And you are using mmo for what reason?
This was the first oil change that I did. The car was a rental before we bought it. Since I don't have any way to know if they did proper oil changes, I wanted to clean it out.
we just got a 2016 dodge caravan it was also a previous rental vehicle i wonder if i should do the same as u we got the extended warranty im guessing it wont void my warranty if i do it myself ? ive never had a caravan before dealer told me its rated for oil change at 16.500 kms ? wth most people tell me i should change oil at 8 to 10000kms not sure what that is in miles
Okay I am not an expert but you are doing backwards, first you have to do the oil filter first then you drain the oil and then you replace the oil. I am just saying. Good video..
Agreed, change the oil filer before your hands (or gloves) get contaminated with grit and grime which may transfer to your new filter and/or gasket.... OR change gloves before you move to replacing the oil cartridge filter and oiling the new gasket....
Still cheaper than taking it in.
Its easy when you dont use a impact gun like my dealer did.
actually that's not a new style oil filter, they quit using the cartridge style filters in the 60's. talk about going backwards. I think dodge went to a spin on filter in 1967.
Yes, you are correct about SOME Vehicle Brands mading the change from cartridge to spin on oil filters in the 1960's. However some kept the canister type oil filters through the 1970's including the British (Jaguar, Triumph, MGB....) and other European car makers. To this date several car manufacturers in Europe including Mercedes and BMW use the cartridge filter design to this day. on some models
Easier on the environment - no metal?
Most of your smaller displacement V6s and 4 cyl engines still use cartridge style filters, Almost all Toyota’s besides their trucks and bigger SUVs still use these.
Why mix oils?
if you're referring to the MMO, I always do that when I get a "new" used vehicle. I don't have any info about how the vehicle was maintained prior to getting it.
adding length to torque wrench causes incorrect torque
That oil filter housing is the cheapest thing I’ve seen. Also, you’re using way too powerful a wrench. You can strip that cheap plastic housing easily. Use a conventional socket set .
Walter Palmer i have the exact same vehicle. Looks cheap but as long as you get the torque right you wont strip it
It called a torque wrench...not a powerful wrench