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#6 of 10 89 Caravan "4" has been great by standepuy Mar 19, 2008 (8:15 am)
I have 92k miles on my SWB Caravan - The transmission (3 sp) is noisy but the engine (TBI) always starts easily and required little maintenance over the 13 years I've had it (bought it used in 1995 with 42k miles). I put in a new timing belt/water pump at 85k miles, new radiator, and catalytic converter (amazing how small the replacement was). The most expensive item was the a/c repairs at 50k - I needed a new evaporator (it's copper not aluminum like the old one). The van has been one of my best cars
#7 of 10 Re: Four banger Caravans... [shipo] by jpf Feb 07, 2009 (11:24 am)
Replying to: shipo (Feb 27, 2007 9:55 am) On my last oil change I just found out that the dealer put the wrong grade of oil in the engine - 10W30 and not 5W30. I had to use a new dealer because the previous one had closed its doors for good. Is it OK to switch back to 5W30? I use fully synthetic oil. Not problems so far. The van is a 2006 Dodge Caravan with the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine. Any advice is very much appreciated. Replies to this message: shipo (Feb 07, 2009 4:48 pm) jpf (Feb 08, 2009 9:14 pm) shipo (Feb 09, 2009 4:21 am)
#8 of 10 Re: Four banger Caravans... [jpf] by shipo Feb 07, 2009 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: jpf (Feb 07, 2009 11:24 am) No worries, these days virtually all oil is compatible and you can change grades, brands and types to your heart's delight. Regarding the 10W-30 in your van now, if you live north where the weather is cold, I might be inclined to get that stuff out of there and go with either a 5W-30 or even a 0W-30.   Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: jpf (Feb 08, 2009 9:14 pm) shipo (Feb 09, 2009 4:21 am)
#9 of 10 Re: Four banger Caravans... [shipo] by jpf Feb 08, 2009 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Feb 07, 2009 4:48 pm) Thank you for your help. I live in Mississipi. The last few days it's been 60+ degrees. Replies to this message: shipo (Feb 09, 2009 4:21 am)
#10 of 10 Re: Four banger Caravans... [jpf] by shipo Feb 09, 2009 (4:21 am)
Replying to: jpf (Feb 08, 2009 9:14 pm) No worries then, 10W-30 should do just fine. The only real drawback with 10W-30 compared to 5W-30 is that it doesn't pump up to the top end of the engine quite as quickly, and as such, you might want to wait an extra twenty or thirty seconds or so before throwing the transmission in gear.   Best regards, Shipo

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