| Model | Specification |
|---|
| Coolant Replacement Interval |
| Except 5.9L Diesel | (1) |
| 5.9L Diesel | 24 Months Or 24,000 miles |
| Coolant Capacity (2) |
| Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager |
| 2.5L | (3) 9.5 Qts. (9.0L) |
| 3.0L & 3.3L | (3) 10.0 Qts. (9.5L) |
| Dakota |
| 2.5L | 9.8 Qts. (9.3L) |
| 3.9L | 14.0 Qts (13.2L) |
| 5.2L | 14.3 Qts. (13.5L) |
| Pickup & Ramcharger |
| 3.9L | 15.1 Qts. (14.3L) |
| 5.2L |
| 2WD | 17.0 Qts. (16.1L) |
| 4WD | 16.5 Qts. (15.6L) |
| 5.9L |
| Gasoline Engines |
| 2WD | 15.5 Qts. (14.7L) |
| 4WD | 15.0 Qts. (14.2L) |
| Diesel Engines |
| A/T Models | (4) 16.5 Qts. (15.6L) |
| M/T Models | (4) 15.5 Qts. (14.7L) |
| RWD Van |
| 3.9L | 14.6 Qts. (13.8L) |
| 5.2L | 16.5 Qts. (15.6L) |
| 5.9L |
| With Rear Heater | 16.0 Qts. (15.1L) |
| Without Rear Heater | 15.0 Qts. (14.2L) |
| Pressure Cap | 16 psi |
| Thermostat Temperature Rating |
| Caravan, Dakota, Town & Country, & Voyager | 195°F (90°C) |
| Pickup, Ramcharger & RWD Van |
| Gasoline Engines | 195°F (90°C) |
| Diesel Engines | 192°F (88°C) (5) |
| (1) Drain and flush cooling system after 36 months or 52,500 miles and then every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter. (2) Capacities listed are approximate. (3) Capacity includes one pt. (.4L) for coolant recovery tank. Add one qt. (.9L) for models with rear heater. (4) Add one qt. (.9L) for coolant recovery bottle. (5) Thermostat starts to open at 181°F (83°C) and fully opens at 203°F (95°C). |
| (1) | Drain and flush cooling system after 36 months or 52,500 miles and then every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter. |
| (2) | Capacities listed are approximate. |
| (3) | Capacity includes one pt. (.4L) for coolant recovery tank. Add one qt. (.9L) for models with rear heater. |
| (4) | Add one qt. (.9L) for coolant recovery bottle. |
| (5) | Thermostat starts to open at 181°F (83°C) and fully opens at 203°F (95°C). |
COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2.5L
Remove vent plug from top of thermostat housing. Fill cooling system, and allow air to bleed from cooling system. Install vent plug once coolant reaches thermostat housing level. Tighten vent plug to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m).
3.3L
- Remove engine temperature sending unit. Engine temperature sending unit is located in front of cylinder head, near thermostat housing, just below spark plug wire holder.
- Fill cooling system until coolant reaches engine temperature sending unit. Install engine temperature sending unit, and tighten to 60 INCH lbs. (7 N.m). Finish filling cooling system.
