Dodge Caravan: 4 Cylinder Reliability

10 messages, Last post on Feb 09, 2009 at 4:21 AM

What is this discussion about? Dodge Caravan, Van

#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