A direct descendant of the original minivan, your Ellwood City Dodge Grand Caravan can take seven passengers road-tripping or transform itself into a delivery van, heading to the downtown bakery for a quick pick-me-up of hot-cross-buns. Since its beginning in 1984, the Dodge Caravan has provided space, reliability, and the ability to haul your family in comfort for five generations (Car-a-van. Get it?). In fact it was the vehicle that invented the segment. Regular maintenance, as outlined in the Ellwood City Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manual, will help your Grand Caravan to provide years of driving pleasure and utility. Your Ellwood City Dodge Service mechanic can fill in the gaps with suggestions and advice in keeping your Grand Caravan on the road.

Before you start to get nervous, realize the service schedule is not too strenuous. What follows are just normal tips that will help to keep your service costs down and your Ellwood City Dodge Grand Caravan working like the day it was new.



Brake Rotors and Pads: Brakes are what brings your Ellwood City Dodge Grand Caravan to a complete stop. You always want them to be there ready when you need them. That's why you should have your Dodge mechanic check, and if necessary, repair your Grand Caravan's brake pads and rotors every time you are in for an oil change service. Aggressively stomping on the brakes as you quickly come up on to a stoplight is a sure way to cause them to wear out faster than normal, while a more gentle, reasoned approached will extend their useful life. Of course, your mileage may vary. Either way, your Ellwood City Dodge Parts and Service department has the correct parts to repair your Grand Caravan and get you back on your way. Your Ellwood City Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram mechanic will be happy to inspect them for you.



Air Filters: MOPAR-approved air filters are a requirement to restrict dust, dirt and debris from entering the engine of your Ellwood City Dodge Grand Caravan. The filter's most important job is keeping the airway for the 3.6-liter Pentastar engine free and clear. It typically has a lifespan of approximately 30,000 miles, but might require a change sooner than later because of exposure to extremely dusty conditions or excessively stressful driving, as on mountainous routes, for instance. Your Ellwood City Parts Department stocks all the proper filters to keep your Grand Caravan going for many miles of hassle-free driving.

Check that Oil: The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine found in your Dodge Grand Caravan is a precision-built piece of equipment used throughout the CDJR lineup in everything from the Dodge Challenger, to Jeep Wrangler, the Chrysler 300 and others. Capable of racking up thousands of miles of uninterrupted service, all it needs is some regular maintenance and repair by the Ellwood City Dodge mechanics who know your Grand Caravan inside and out. In order to achieve that, your Dodge mechanic recommends a high-quality conventional or synthetic Motor Oil and MOPAR-approved Oil Filters to keep them lubricated, regardless of the temperature, climate, locale and more. We are very passionate about car repair and servicing your car at Ellwood City Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram. Keep an eye on the Oil Change Indicator System alert on your dashboard to tell you when it's time to change your oil. It's part of a smart system that can determine what type of work load your Grand Caravan has
been subjected to. Consult your Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manual and your mechanic today. The Ellwood City Service and Parts department is ready to serve you in any way possible. Google us by searching "mechanics near me."

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Napleton's Ellwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

1000 Lawrence Ave
Directions Ellwood City, PA 16117-1852

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Tire Alignment: Having your Ellwood City Dodge Grand Caravan pull left or right can set any driver on edge, especially when you were not expecting it. And then there is always the feeling of exhaustion when you arrive where you were going, since you were constantly fighting the steering wheel. Still it's not the end of the world. It's just an indication that your tires have recently met a curb, a pothole or a parking block they didn't like. It's also the perfect opportunity to come in for an all-wheel alignment on your Ellwood City Grand Caravan. Your Dodge Service mechanic has all the equipment to align your vehicle, even while you wait.  Your CDJR service advisor can evaluate the condition of your Grand Caravan and set you on a proper service schedule to restore balance to your car's steering system. A Napleton Pro Tip: Rotate and Balance your tires before performing an all-wheel-alignment. It will help to maintain even tire wear at all four corners of your Dodge Grand Caravan.

Rotate Those Tires: Rotating the tires on your Dodge Grand Caravan is the smartest and probably most cost effective way to guarantee equal tire wear at all four corners. Regularly rotating the tires of your Dodge Grand Caravan is a great way to prevent premature tire wear and excessive service costs. A good rule of thumb is to have your Ellwood City Dodge Mechanic check and rotate them every time you are in for an oil service. They should also be rotated at the first signs of erratic wear. A Napleton Pro Tip: For longest life and equal wear, tires should always be rotated at the same time as every oil change, and always before an alignment.

Transmission Service: Your Ellwood City Dodge Caravan's transmission is a factory-sealed unit, with no scheduled maintenance other than a transmission fluid drain and refill at around 120,000 miles. If you operate your Dodge Grand Caravan in a high-mileage manner, or under extreme conditions like dusty or mountainous regions, your Ellwood City Owner's Manual will suggest changing the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) every 60,000 miles. Consult with your Ellwood City Dodge mechanic, who will suggest ways to keep your Grand Caravan's transmission running at its peak and your service costs to a minimum.  Miles and miles of service from your Dodge Grand Caravan will be the reward.

Lubricants and Other Fluids: The mechanics at the Ellwood City CDJR Service Department are your one-stop service consultants for keeping your Grand Caravan working in top-flight order. They stock all parts, fluids and accessories to keep your Grand Caravan in top-shape. These Dodge parts and fluids including Brake fluid, Transmission fluid, Coolant, Power Steering fluid, Wiper fluid, and yes, Motor Oil are all critically important to your Caravan. Check them once a month. No balking. It will give you something to do. Tire pressure, too. In need of a top-off? The Ellwood City Dodge Chrysler Ram and Jeep service center would love for you to drop by and say hello. They'll be happy to see you. Call for an appointment, today.


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Dirty Wipers: Dirty windshields and dirty wipers seem to go hand in hand. Don't let your Dodge Grand Caravan get like that. Make sure your Dodge Grand Caravan is operating with a full deck…of fresh MOPAR-Approved wiper blades and a topped-off reservoir of MOPAR Wiper Fluid. Face it, nothing lasts forever, and wipers are no different. Heat and humidity can break down the material on one extreme while cold frigid air can reduce their effectiveness and even subject them to breakage. Water splotches remain, squeaks come through, and bottom line, your windshield isn't really clean after all. A Napleton Pro Tip: If spots, smears and streaks are still on the windshield, it's time to replace them. Your Ellwood City Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram Parts department stocks a full lineup of Mopar Wiper Blades made specifically for your Dodge Grand Caravan.

Spark Plugs and Batteries: They have no moving parts but they are extremely critical. Probably the longest lasting part under the hood, the Spark plugs are also the least intrusive. But occasionally they can go bad. That's why the Ellwood City Parts department sells replacements. According to your Grand Caravan's owner's manual, they should be good for approximately 100,000 miles before requiring replacement. Contact the Ellwood City CDJR service depart today to make an appointment. Your Ellwood Dodge service department can hook you up with the best service and parts costs around. Call for an appointment today.
 
Finally: Our own blockbuster! That's right! It's the Ellwood City Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Journey owner's manual. It's chock full of everything you need to know about keeping your Grand Caravan in top shape, always ready for its next adventure. Also at the ready: The service department and our team of professional mechanics here at Ellwood City Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler and Ram. They can offer you professional service that will keep your Dodge Grand Caravan running almost like new. Call for more information today.