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Engine Controls - Specifications - 3.0L: Other Dodge Caravan III

Specifications ~138 words

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Compression Pressure178 psi (1227 kPa)
Minimum Compression Pressure100 psi (690 kPa)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders25 Percent

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Engine is equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
3.0L(1)(1)
(1) Information not available at time of publication.
(1)Information not available at time of publication.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70-80°F (21-27°C)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Cylinder No. 114,000
Cylinder No. 210,400
Cylinder No. 314,900
Cylinder No. 411,500
Cylinder No. 517,500
Cylinder No. 610,300
Ignition Coil Wire11,100
(1) Maximum wire resistance is listed according to high tension wire application. For cylinder identification, see FIRING ORDER & DISTRIBUTOR ROTATION .
(1)Maximum wire resistance is listed according to high tension wire application. For cylinder identification, see FIRING ORDER & DISTRIBUTOR ROTATION .

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE (1)

SPARK PLUGS (TYPE)

ApplicationChampion No.
3.0LRN11YC4
(1) Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label.
(1)Check spark plug application on underhood vehicle emission control label. If application differs from application listed, use application on underhood vehicle emission control label.

SPARK PLUG TYPE (1)

IGNITION TIMING

Note. Ignition timing is controlled by Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Ignition timing is non-adjustable. DO NOT attempt to adjust ignition timing.

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationPressure: psi (kPa)Min. Vol. In One Minute Pts. (L)
Caravan & Voyager(1) 49 (338)(2)
(1) Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump. (2) Information not available.
(1)Manufacturer lists fuel pressure with engine off, ignition on and using scan tool to activate fuel pump.
(2)Information not available.

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms @ 68°F (20°C)
3.0L10-16

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Note. Idle speed and mixture are controlled by Powertrain Control Module (PCM). No adjustment is required.

ApplicationRPM
3.0L(1)
(1) Idle speed is nonadjustable.
(1)Idle speed is nonadjustable.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

THROTTLE BODY MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED

ApplicationRPM
1000 Miles Or Less(1) 560-910
More Than 1000 Miles(1) 610-910
(1) Spec listed with Air Metering Fitting (6457) installed.
(1)Spec listed with Air Metering Fitting (6457) installed.

THROTTLE BODY MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS