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Service Intervals & Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Plymouth Voyager, 1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1995 Dodge Dakota, and 1995 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (CARAVAN & VOYAGER)

Component Miles/Months
Air Filter 30,000/24
Coolant (1) 52,500/42
Fuel Filter As Necessary
Engine Oil (2) 7500/6
Oil Filter 15,000/12
PCV Filter (If Equipped) 30,000/24
Spark Plugs 30,000/24
(1) Every 30,000 thereafter.
(2) If vehicle is operated under severe service conditions, change oil every 3000 miles or 3 months.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (DAKOTA)

Component Miles/Months
Air Filter 30,000/24
Auto. Transmission Fluid, Filter & Adjust Bands 37,500/30
Chassis Lube 7500/6
Coolant (1) 52,500/36
Man. Trans. Fluid 37,500/30
Engine Oil 7500/6
Oil Filter (2) 15,000/12
PCV Valve 60,000/60
Spark Plugs 30,000/24
Transfer Case 37,500/30
(1) Change coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months thereafter.
(2) If mileage is less than 7500 miles each 12 months, replace filter at each oil change.
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT (CARAVAN & VOYAGER)

Application (1) Gauge Lbs. (kg) (2) Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor
New Belt 135 (61.2) 35 (47.5)
Used Belt (3) 80 (36.3) 20 (27.1)
Alternator/Water Pump Poly "V"
New Belt 135 (61.2) N/A
Used Belt (3) 80 (36.3) N/A
Power Steering Pump
New Belt 105 (47.6) 43 (58.3)
Used Belt (3) 80 (36.3) 32 (43.4)
(1) Using a Burroughs belt tension gauge (C-4162).
(2) Using a torque wrench applied to square hole in bracket.
(3) Belt is considered used after 15 minutes of service.
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT (DAKOTA)

Application New Belt Lbs. (kg) (1) Used Belt Lbs. (kg)
A/C Compressor 160 (72.6) 80 (36.3)
Alternator/Water Pump (2) 160 (72.6) 80 (36.3)
Power Steering Pump 120 (54.4) 80 (36.3)
(1) Belt is considered used after 15 minutes of service.
(2) Serpentine belt.
NOTE: Accessory drive belt tension on 2.5L (generator, A/C, and power steering) and 3.0L (A/C) is adjustable. All other accessory drive belts, for all engines, are equipped with an automatic belt tensioner and no adjustment is required.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to check belt tension using a belt tension gauge on vehicles equipped with an automatic belt tensioner.
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