Dodge (Grand) Caravan, NS (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Dodge (Grand) Caravan, NS (USA / CAN) uses coolant with a capacity range of 9 to 9,5 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles or 24 months and 45000 miles or 36 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
(Grand) Caravan 2.4 (USA), NS (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
(Grand) Caravan 2.4 (USA), NS (1995-2000)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 45000 miles/ 36 months
(Grand) Caravan 3.3 V6 (USA), NS (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
(Grand) Caravan 3.3 V6 (USA), NS (1995-2000)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Change 45000 miles/ 36 months
(Grand) Caravan 3.8 V6 (USA), NS (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
(Grand) Caravan 3.8 V6 (USA), NS (1995-2000)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Change 45000 miles/ 36 months

Additional Notes

  • The Dodge (Grand) Caravan NS 2.4 carries a cooling system capacity of 9 liters, which is 0.5 liters less than the 9.5-liter capacity shared by both the 3.3 V6 and 3.8 V6 engines across the 1995-2000 model years.
  • The 3.3 V6 and 3.8 V6 engines share an identical cooling system capacity of 9.5 liters, meaning the displacement difference between those two engines does not produce a variation in coolant fill volume.
  • Under normal use conditions, all three engine configurations follow a coolant change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • The initial service interval for all three engines extends to 45,000 miles or 36 months, which is 15,000 miles and 12 months longer than the normal use interval. Initial service in this context refers to the first coolant change after the factory fill, reflecting that new coolant retains its protective properties longer before the first drain.
  • The 0.5-liter capacity difference between the 2.4 four-cylinder and the V6 engines is consistent with the larger block volume and additional coolant passages found in a six-cylinder configuration.
  • The time-based component of the normal interval, 24 months, means a coolant change is due after two years regardless of mileage accumulation, which is relevant for vehicles driven infrequently.

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