How to Replace Oil and Filter Dodge Caravan 3.3L V6 2001-2010 EASY!

Here is a video tutorial on how to change the oil on your Dodge Caravan 3.3L V6 between the years of 2001-2010. This was a very aproachable repair that really anyone can do with a drain pan and a 16mm wrench. Thank you so much for watching!
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[@overlandadventuresoffroad2078]

Put oil in the filter before you install on the engine. This way when you start the vehicle after completing the oil change you don't have to wait for the filter to fill up with oil. This is known as a dry-start. This is important to do. Also, you put oil on the filter o-ring so it comes off easier on next change.

[@jonathansanchez6952]

Never done that, never had a problem

[@daleramage7389]

Great video, always change my own oil .I haven't done my caravan yet just got it ,but thanks to you I now know where everything is located. Also I will use the oil indicated on the fill cap as you said for my replacement. Thanks so much Dale ps should drain plug gasket be replaced each change or just inspect it to see if it's in good shape.

[@johndido7610]

Thanks for making it very simple and clear!

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@goidenoider]

Great video. i fill the new filter as full as possible before installing, that way your engine is not running dry while filling the filter.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Great video. Used to change the oil in all my cars and wives cars for years but it's been years. heh "years" Couldn't find the nut to release the oil easily on my 2001 Dodge Caravan so decided to watch this video. Would have forgotten to put oil on the rubber contact point of the filter before installing it. And replacing the spacer ring for the oil pan nut is something I've never done in my life. Used to be they weren't plastic though, ....rubber. And wouldn't have had a clue that it is threaded. Also 16 mm socket is going to save me trouble as well. I was going to use my trusty crescent wrench. Oh, and I would have only put in 4 quarts of oil too. Glad I watched this video. Cheers, J. Noe And my 2001 engine sounds a lot better than that 2008 engine (had to brag a little bit, it's one of my foibles in life)

[@2carpros]

Very cool! Thanks for watching John! I'm really glad to hear your runs better than mine. This was a city vehicle van and loved a hard life. Great van though!

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

@@2carpros Yeah, based on your ability to fix and take care of your vehicles it had to be because of all the hard miles put on your van. Not to point a finger or be judgmental in any way here since I got so much from your video here to help me change my oil for the first time in probably well over 2 decades "but" heh you just knew this was coming. Don't worry it's not bad at all. I wanted to let you know that my 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan does not have a 16 mm nut on the oil pan. It's much smaller than that. I just used a crescent wrench so I can't tell you what size the nut is on my vehicle. And I did go to the auto parts store and try to buy that threaded piece to go with the oil pan nut but he gave me a plastic spacer without threads. I didn't use it because something about plastic compared to rubber just seems inferior to me. And there was a rubber spacer with my nut anyway. Job done. Thanks again for your video. Cheers, J. Noe

[@iPerryJ]

Your the best man make everything easy and simple

[@2carpros]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Angel-jy5np]

Thanks for the video it helps a lot

[@2carpros]

Glad to hear it!

[@reubenquiroz6083]

Good quality instructor.

[@2carpros]

Glad you think so!

[@LectroBer]

Fantastic! Thanks dude!

[@2carpros]

Awsome! Thanks for watching!

[@johnwick-deathvalley]

Dude how do I reset it the oil light is what I'm asking

[@aliomar-kx2lj]

thank you

[@carlosvpallares1407]

Excelente video thnks

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@annavasquez9026]

2002 voyager what type of oil and oil filter should I use. It has over 2 hundred thousand miles

[@emilyfeagin2673]

Thank you!

[@2carpros]

You're welcome!

[@DaBean4Eva]

Three questions; Does the oil need to be full synthetic, or is it okay to use conventional high mileage oil?. Also is it really necessary to replace the washer on the oil pan bolt? Is it OK to use Lucas oil stabilizer such as the full synthetic stabilizer since I heard that heavy duty stabilizer might cause high viscosity to the engine? One thing I do know is I'm suppose to use 20% lol

[@2carpros]

1. I would use full synthetic for longevity of oil changes. "high mileage" oil has an additive that swells seals which I don't like. 2. Yes replace the washer. 3. Would not use any kind of stabilizer, just synthetic oil. Thanks for watching!

[@DaBean4Eva]

@@2carpros You're welcome and thanks for the feedback. . Some auto places told me since it's a 2008/older engine that a high mileage/thicker 5w20 would be needed either blended, or conventional.. Thanks and I'll go full synthetic cause my last two changes been a synthetic blend. I bought the van recently from a private dealer so I didn't know

[@paranormal9814]

I could change my own oil for cars made up to 1990 - from then on you need a hoist & special tools, so I take it to you guys!

[@2carpros]

You got this one! Thank you for watching!

[@jeepercreepers54]

Thanks for the video but your oil filter amazon link is incorrect for a 2002 Caravan 3.3L.

[@2carpros]

Sorry about that, hard to nail down an exact date for when everything gets swapped over for different model years.

[@miketheloko]

great video!, will you recommend the 5W-20 for a chrysler voyager 2001 recently overhauled?

[@johnmckeigue4727]

Opps....began turning the filter the wrong way upon removal. Ha.. Did anyone else catch that ?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

John Mckeigue I saw it lol

[@darring.9161]

Since the Oil Filter is pointing downward, wouldn't it be easier to fill the filter with Oil before re-installing? I would think that it would allow the air to purge more quickly and give you a more accurate idea of the oil level on the Dipstick during your initial check. Just a thought.

[@2carpros]

Can if you want to but, it is unnecessary. Thanks for watching.

[@joseluisberrios2299]

Thank you

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching Jose!

[@Patriotalliance]

I would suggest filling the oil filter with fresh oil before installing. Just so it's not dry on the next start up. Cheers!

[@2carpros]

Modern cars fill their oil filters within a second of starting the engine. Every engineer I have talked to says it is unnecessary these days. Thanks for watching!

[@jh8338]

No need to fill the filter, it'll fill as you pour in the oil from the top.

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

It's odd, you mentioned a 16mm socket for oil plug, I saw another video and that guy said 17mm.. I use a 13mm.. 05 T&C.

[@2carpros]

Could be a slight revision. This is what it was on mine. Thanks for watching!

[@bobbya5488]

A few things that weren’t mentioned. First, when tightening the drain plug DO NOT crank the crap out of it and strip it. (Very common) When in doubt you can look up the torque spec and use a torque wrench. The most important step which wasn’t mentioned is… Once you are complete, start engine and use a light and check for leaks! I’ve personally had those fast lube places forgot to tighten my drain plug, they barely started the threads by hand. Yep, I lost all the oil within a mile from the store and my engine seized! There was an oil trail from the shop to where my engine splattered all over the road! Costly mistake for them! Cross threaded or overnighted drain plug or filter can cause leaks because gaskets got smashed, pinched or cracked. ALWAYS CHECK FOR LEAKS! Oil change 101! Lastly, if you spilled oil on the engine, wipe it off! If you don’t it will sit there smoldering and smoking and easily ignite. Especially if it gets on the exhaust manifold or pipes. Safety people… Safety! Many first timers are watching these videos and these are things you NEED to know. Seasoned mechanics get cocky because they’ve done a bazillion oil change and skip these important steps. None of it is rocket science and is common sense but it should still be mentioned at least. My high school auto shop teacher would not have let this vehicle leave our shop until all of this was done. This guy would have gotten a “D” at best for the day. 😂 Btw, channel locks are great and all but they do have “oil filter wrenches” to remove filters. Channel locks are only needed if the last guy completely overnighted the living crap out of the filter or it’s been on the car for a decade. The wrenches are much easier and safer especially on a fairly hot engine in case it slips off. You don’t want to hit a catalytic converter with your hands or arms. SAFETY!!

[@xbrian917x]

My 2003 dodge caravan takes 5w30 conventional 3.3 l never heard of one taking 5w20 Does it specify this in the vehicle manual?

[@2carpros]

Got the info straight from Dodge. Thanks for watching!

[@xbrian917x]

must be some of them took different brands of oil didn't know this,thanks for the vid

[@timcoulter1912]

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN uses 5w/20

[@lorrinhamilton3922]

I needed to know which way the screw went & that it has a hard washer (mine had none)

[@Kinstonjin]

thumps up

[@andyedwards9011]

For a 2001 5W-30 or 10W-30 is recommended, I guess it changed for your year but might be good to warn folks to double check!

[@2carpros]

It also says it on the cap. Thanks for watching Andy!

[@juanlso2943]

It doesn’t always have a cap with oil type on it.

[@mikemace9644]

90% of oil changes go pretty much like this. I hate when someone tightens up the filter super tight. I used to change my oil myself but I'm too old now.

[@christieburriss5563]

Hey everyone out there are there any mechanics out there that could help me with something? I replaced the complete A/C system in my 1996 Dodge Caravan 3.3lt but can't find a video on here for my vehicle and none of the auto part stores where I live have any idea how much lubricating oil needs to be added CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE??? IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

[@jefferyarnold812]

Until its full

[@nebulaorion716]

can i put amsoil in a 06 dodge caravan???

[@2carpros]

As long as it's the correct viscosity and not designed for flat tappet cam engines, yeah for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@SA-wi1hq]

How many liters of oil does engine 3.3 need ?

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

it's 5 qts with filter

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

@@iamdonaldduck9740 Its supposed to be 5 quarts.. not liters.

[@mindiseverything5036]

yea every brand has its own now washers, coppers plastics rubbers none etc cartrige assemblies that require too purchase special tools to do oil changes imagine being a mechanic as a used car dealer thats just the oil change part that changed ... theres alot more

[@2carpros]

This one is pretty easy. But I know what you are talking about. Some of the newer cars are totally that way. Thank you for watching!

[@bikeholy]

like !

[@2carpros]

Thank you!

[@jh8338]

No need to oil up the filter gasket before installing.

[@jamess3109]

Actually there is. You do it so it wont stick on when you change the filter next oil change

[@josejuanrosales3614]

Don't listen to his advice. You do need to lube up the Oil gasket before installing.

[@lontheking126]

I thought this vehicle was supposed to use 5w30 or 10w30 ??

[@2carpros]

Says on the cap 5W-20. Thanks for watching!

[@zachelder8525]

Yes, it may " recommend 5w-20 but that's not the oil this engine or the slightly larger 3.8 was designed for. These engines were made to run on 10w-30 for hot weather and 5w-30 for cold weather. Both the vans and the Jeep Wranglers using the 3.8 version using 5w-20 they would oil or blow the engine. You are one of the lucky ones. Great vid BTW.

[@zachelder8525]

Yes, they should. 5W-20 is used for EPA and CAFE guidelines only! Many 3.3's and 3.8's burn oil or blow up using that thin oil. They were designed to run 10W-30 in summer and 5W-30 for winter. All crate 3.3's and 3.8's say 10W-30 on the oil fill cap.

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

This then depends on the age and mileage of engine. I have an 05 T&C, 3.3L.. I use 10w40 all around bcuz I already have 136,000.

[@geoben1810]

I always loosen the oil cap just to be sure there's not some vacuum so I get as much oil out as possible. Anyone else?

[@nikolatesla5553]

Me too. The first thing I do is remove the cap to vent the engine. It drains much better that way.

[@twitterfingers5241]

The vacuum, if there is any,, gets released as soon as you remove the oil plug.

[@deandye3255]

WHEN INSTALLING THE OIL FILTER I WOULD ADD OIL TO IT SO YOU DONT HAVE A DRY START

[@2carpros]

The oil filter fills within a second of starting. You can if you want to but it is really unnecessary. Thanks for watching!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Dean Dye That’s what I have always done

[@twitterfingers5241]

@@2carpros it's also no longer recommended to prefill the filter because of the risk of introducing unfiltered oil

[@110311DONTWANTCHANNE]

easy if you have a vehicle lift

[@2carpros]

There is a link in the description to a video on how to use a jack and jack stands. Thank you for watching!