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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1999CARAVAN BASE, 2.4 BREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONSQUICK-SERVICESERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONSREPLACEMENT INTERVALS (DAKOTA)
1999 Dodge and Ram Caravan Base, 2.4 B
Replacement Intervals (DAKOTA)
1999 Dodge and Ram Caravan Base, 2.4 BSECTION Replacement Intervals (DAKOTA)
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (DAKOTA) (1)
| Component | Months | Miles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Filter | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 24 | 30,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | (3) 15,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Coolant | (4) | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| Drive Belt | 48 | 60,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 6 | 7500 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 3000 | ||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Filter | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 12 | 15,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 6000 | ||||||||||||||
| PCV Valve (5) | ||||||||||||||||
| 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 48 | 60,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 30,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Spark Plugs | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 24 | 30,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 30,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Spark Plug Wires | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 48 | 60,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 60,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter & Band Adjustment | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 30 | 37,500 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 12,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | ||||||||||||||||
| 3.9L | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 30 | 37,500 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 18,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Transfer Case Fluid (4WD) | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 30 | 37,500 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 36,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Front Differential Fluid (4WD) (6) | ||||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 12,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Rear Differential Fluid (6) | ||||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 12,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Repack Front Wheel Bearings | ||||||||||||||||
| Normal Service | 18 | 22,500 | ||||||||||||||
| Severe Service | (2) | 21,000 | ||||||||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.