Oil & Filter Change 1994 Dodge Caravan 2.5L 4 Cyl.

Dodge Caravan Model Years - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Prepare for the repair

How to pop the hood and prop it open

Locate the oil drain plug underneath the vehicle

Car Displayed: 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L 4 Cyl. info

Set up the workspace, drain oil and replace plug

Locate the oil filter

Car Displayed: 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L 4 Cyl. info

Take off the oil fill cap

Car Displayed: 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L 4 Cyl. info

Determine the correct oil type and add oil

Put the oil fill cap back on the engine

Car Displayed: 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L 4 Cyl. info

Start vehicle and visually inspect for leaks

Locate, remove and wipe oil dipstick

Car Displayed: 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L 4 Cyl. info

Reinsert dipstick, remove and then read oil level

Car Displayed: 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L 4 Cyl. info

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How to replace the oil filter and change oil in a 1994 Caravan

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Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.

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Video Description

Learn how to change the oil and oil filter in your 1994 Dodge Caravan with this free video. What type of oil is required in a Caravan? You can use synthetic oil in any modern vehicle. Many vehicles will require the use of 100% synthetic oil, others allow synthetic blend, which is a mix of synthetic and conventional oil, and conventional oil too. The synthetic oil vs conventional oil debate has many proponents on both sides. Synthetic oil will not break down over time and tends to have longer change intervals, so if you want to have more time between oil changes, then synthetic oil is a good choice. Conventional oil works well for drivers who change their oil regularly and if it is approved for your Caravan. The owners manual will indicate if your 1994 Caravan takes 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30. This video shows the location of the oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Caravan. For most Dodges, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can't do this, see our parts page to find a Dodge Caravan oil filter wrench. If your Caravan is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Caravan.

We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your Caravan. You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. All of these fluids are harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself.

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