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1996-2000

In its 1996-2000 iteration, the Dodge Caravan continued to be a popular and pioneering minivan in the market. It retained the classic minivan shape, featuring a boxy but practical design with sliding side doors that provided easy access to the spacious interior. The Caravan was known for its versatility, accommodating up to seven passengers with available rear seats and providing ample cargo space. It offered a variety of trim levels and optional features, making it suitable for family transportation and commercial use. Regarding safety, the 1996-2000 Dodge Caravan made advancements by introducing dual front airbags, an important safety feature during this era. It continued to be powered by various V6 engines for adequate performance and had options for all-wheel drive in certain configurations. The Caravan’s reputation for practicality and reliability helped it maintain its status as a top choice in the minivan segment during this period.

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Specifications

Dodge Caravan specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.4L 4-Cylinder DOHC

  • Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
  • Oil certification: API
  • Drain plug torque: 20 ft-lbs
  • Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

  • 2.4L 4-Cylinder: 0.050”

Engine 3.0L 6-Cylinder

  • Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
  • Oil certification: API
  • Drain plug torque: 33 ft-lbs
  • Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

  • 3.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 3.3L 6-Cylinder DOHC

  • Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
  • Oil certification: API
  • Drain plug torque: 33 ft-lbs
  • Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

  • 3.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.050”

Fuel

  • Capacity: 20.5 Gallons (77.6 Liters)

Coolant

  • Type: Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
  • Capacity:
  • 3.3L Engine: 3.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters)
  • 3.8L Engine:13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters)

Automatic Transmission (CVT) – if equipped

  • Type: MOPAR CVTF+4 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid

Manual Transmission – if equipped

  • Type: MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.

Brake Master Cylinder

  • Type: Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is unavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.

Power Steering Reservoir

  • Type: Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Powertrain

Engine

  • 2.4 L EDZ I4 (gasoline)
  • 2.5 L VM425 I4 (diesel) (Philippines)
  • 3.0 L 6G72 V6 (gasoline)
  • 3.3 L EGA V6 (gasoline / E85)
  • 3.8 L EGH V6 (gasoline)

Transmission

  • 5-speed manual (Philippines diesel)
  • 3-speed 31TH automatic
  • 3-speed A670 automatic
  • 4-speed 41TE automatic

Fuel Consumption

DODGE CARAVAN FUEL CONSUMPTION

Safety Ratings

DODGE CAVAN SAFETY RATINGS

Lights

Front Lights

  • Front Fog Light Bulb: H3-55W
  • Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
    • 3157-SCK
    • 3157NA
  • Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
    • 3157-SCK
    •  3157NA
  • High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9007

Rear Lights

  • Back Up Light Bulb:
    • 3157-SCK,
    • 3057
  • Brake Light Bulb:
    • 3157-SCK
    •  3057
  • Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 921
  • License Plate Light Bulb: 168
  • Parking Light Bulb:
    • 3157-SCK
    • 3157NA
  • Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb:
    • 3157-SCK,
    • 3057
  • Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
    •  3157-SCK
    • 057
  • Tail Light Bulb:
    • 3157-SCK
    •  3057

Interior Lights

  • Ash Tray Light Bulb: 161
  • Check Engine Light Bulb: PC194
  • Courtesy Light Bulb:
    • 567
    • 578
    • 579
  • Dome Light Bulb 579
  • Glove Box Light Bulb: 194
  • High Beam Indicator Light Bulb: PC194
  • Instrument Panel Light Bulb:
    • PC194
    •  PC74
  • Map Light Bulb:
    • 567
    •  578
    •  PC579
  • Parking Brake Indicator Light Bulb: PC194
  • Seat Belt Light Bulb: PC74
  • Turn Signal Indicator Light Bulb: PC194