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06 SXT 3.8L mileage
by gctony
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Feb 04, 2006 (9:45 pm)
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Currently doing about 17.5 MPG, 06 SXT 3.8L ....
2200 miles though on her...I do hope it edges up to 19+ as it brakes in
Tony
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Re: 06 SXT 3.8L mileage [gctony]
by shipo
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Feb 04, 2006 (10:04 pm)
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Replying to: gctony (Feb 04, 2006 9:45 pm)
We picked up our brand spankin' new 1998 3.8 liter DGC one evening in early summer of that year and promptly left for a 600 mile trip the next morning. During that trip it averaged a little less than 18 mpg, I was dissappointed to say the least. That having been said, as you know from my previous post(s), that same van is now getting more like 24 mpg on the highway. I have no doubt that your van will loosen up over the next several thousand miles and your mileage will substantially improve.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Could this be the 2007-8 Chrysler minivan?
by marine2
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Feb 05, 2006 (2:04 pm)
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http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/01/6060116.001.mini3L.jpg
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Re: Could this be the 2007-8 Chrysler minivan? [marine2]
by shipo
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Feb 05, 2006 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: marine2 (Feb 05, 2006 2:04 pm)
Hmmm, I like it, so does Mrs. Shipo... She'll take hers with a Hemi and a 6-Speed manual. Please.
Gee, wouldn't that be fun to have a Hemi 6-Speed Caravan and a Hemi 6-Speed Challenger. 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: Could this be the 2007-8 Chrysler minivan? [marine2]
by dennisctc
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Feb 05, 2006 (2:17 pm)
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Replying to: marine2 (Feb 05, 2006 2:04 pm)
WOW!!! if that the 2008!!! WOW!!!
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- #1103 of 1422
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Re: Could this be the 2007-8 Chrysler minivan? [dennisctc]
by marine2
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Feb 05, 2006 (4:20 pm)
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Replying to: dennisctc (Feb 05, 2006 2:17 pm)
Not really sure, but it very well could be. Notice the European or Australian plates?
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Re: 2005 Grand Caravan 3.8L Oil Consumption [marine2]
by frogger123
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Feb 05, 2006 (8:56 pm)
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Replying to: marine2 (Feb 03, 2006 11:33 pm)
The oil cap on the valve cover does state to use 5W20 however, the owners manual states to use 5W30 in the 3.8L engine. I choose to use 5W30. The dealer uses 10W30 and the original owner took the van to dealer for oil changes. Perhaps this is why I am consuming a quart of oil in 3000 miles. Perhaps the engine should have been broken in with 5W20 or 5W30 oil. Good luck with your van marine2!
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Re: 06 SXT 3.8L mileage [gctony]
by frogger123
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Feb 05, 2006 (9:12 pm)
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Replying to: gctony (Feb 04, 2006 9:45 pm)
I got my DGC when it had 15,400 miles on it so I cannot comment on the "after break-in" mileage. In addition, my mileage has remained stable & I cannot say it has improved. I currently have 24,000 miles on the van. Last summer when my 05 SXT 3.8L had 16,000 on it we took a trip from Montana to Sante Fe, NM. We averaged anywhere from 24 - 27 MPG. I find hills (especially if tranny downshifts), speed (above 70 MPH) & wind can really cut mileage. I am very pleased to say the least on my DGC's mileage. Even on winter gas in Montana I can average up to 22 - 24 MPG on the highway. On a fairly straight stretch driving 60 - 65 MPH at around 6,000 ft. in New Mexico, I averaged 30 - 31 MPG according to the computer. I have checked the computer by checking my mileage the old way. In town, I have been averaging 17 - 18 MPG. Again, I am pleased with the DGC's mileage.
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Re: 06 SXT 3.8L mileage [frogger123]
by marine2
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Feb 05, 2006 (10:36 pm)
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Replying to: frogger123 (Feb 05, 2006 9:12 pm)
Chrysler must have changed the manual sometime during the year frogger. On page 422 of mine,it says to use 5W20 on the 3.8 and 5W30 on the 2.4.
I was quite concerned using that light weight of oil in my van as I live in Phoenix and it can get up 120 in the summer. But the service tech said it was ok. Our 2004 Civic also says to use 5W20.
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Re: Could this be the 2007-8 Chrysler minivan? [marine2]
by hansienna
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Feb 06, 2006 (2:00 pm)
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Replying to: marine2 (Feb 05, 2006 2:04 pm)
WOW....I may have to trade my 2006 Sienna in on another Chrysler in a couple of years... Chrysler has THE most attractive exterior minivan styling. Sadly, the 2006 GC SXT interior is not as attractive as my lower priced 2002 T&C LX and some nice features of my 2002 T&C LX were deleted. Chrysler needs to add back all the nice interior features that have been deleted in the past few years.
In contrast, my 2006 Sienna LE has a VERY attractive interior but the exterior styling is NOT as attractive as DC minivans. The HVAC and stereo controls on the Sienna are NOT as user friendly as those on my 2002 T&C LX. I hope my 2006 Sienna is as reliable in 4 years as is my 2002 T&C. 
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