Dodge Grand Caravan · Model year 2018 · No longer built
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 6 manufacturer publications.
- Schedule covers
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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Vehicle Type | Multipurpose vehicle |
| Assembly Plant | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Multipurpose vehicle |
| Introduction Date | December 2008 |
Body and chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Construction | Unitized steel with hinged front doors; sliding left and right side doors — power available; rear liftgate with gas props — power available |
Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar, gasoline, V-6+−
| Availability | Standard |
| Type and Description | 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled with three-plenum intake manifold, electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.78 x 3.23 (96 x 83) |
| Valve System | DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, roller finger followers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic |
| Construction | High-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mold A319 aluminum heads |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 283 hp (211 kW) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable |
| Oil Capacity | 6 quarts with filter |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.3 quarts (9.75 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual catalytic converter, four heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR and internal engine features(a) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 17/25 |
| Assembly Plant | Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich. |
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington; also meets Euro IV.
Transmission: 62TE, automatic, six-speed overdrive+−
| Availability | Standard |
| Description | Six-speed, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated torque converter clutch |
| 1st | 3.90 |
| 2nd | 2.69 |
| 3rd | 2.16 |
| 4th | Upshift — 1.37 WOT kickdown — 1.49 |
| 5th | 0.95 |
| 6th | 0.65 |
| Reverse | 3.04 |
| Transfer Ratio | 0.95 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.16 |
| Overall Top Gear | 2.068 |
Gear ratios are listed under the sheet's 'Gear Ratios' subheading.
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 160-amp |
| Battery | 730 CCA, maintenance-free |
Suspension+−
| Front | Independent MacPherson strut, coil over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle |
| Rear | Twist-beam axle with coil springs, track bar, gas-charged shock absorbers; self-leveling shock absorbers optional |
Steering+−
| Type | Power rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio | 14.3:1 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 39.1 ft. (11.92 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.90 |
| Power steering pump | Hydraulic |
Brakes+−
| Type | All — Power assist, 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum, anti-lock braking system |
| Availability | U.S. — Standard on all models |
| Front: Rotor size and type | 13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor |
| Front: Caliper size and type | 2.0 (51) twin-piston |
| Front: Swept area | 73.6 sq. in. (475 sq. cm) |
| Rear: Rotor size and type | 12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor |
| Rear: Caliper size and type | 1.8 (45) single-piston IPB |
| Rear: Swept area | 66.5 sq. in. (429 sq. cm) |
Dimensions and capacities+−
| Wheelbase | 121.2 (3,078.2) |
| Overhang — Front | 37.8 (960.9) |
| Overhang — Rear | 43.8 (1,112.1) |
| Track — Front | 65.6 (1,665.5) |
| Track — Rear | 64.8 (1,647.0) |
| Overall Length | 203.7 (5,174) |
| Overall Width | 78.7 (1,998.2) |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 88.5 (2,246.8) |
| Overall Height | 69.0 (1,752.6) |
| Liftover Height | 24.0 (609.0) |
| Cargo Width at Wheelhouse | 48.8 (1,236.0) |
| Maximum Cargo Height | 46.16 (1,172.4) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 13.7 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 13.6 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 18.5 |
| Minimum Running Ground Clearance (curb load) | 5.8 (148) |
| Frontal Area | 32.3 |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | .316 |
| Aero CdA | 10.2 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters) | 20 (76) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg) | 6,050 (2,744.2) |
| Towing Capacity, lbs. (kg) | 3,600 (1,632.9) — with Trailer-tow Prep Package |
| U.S. Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) | 4,510 (2,050) |
| Weight Distribution % F/R | 56/44 |
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
Accommodations: general+−
| Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows) | 2/2/3 |
Accommodations: front+−
| Headroom | 39.8 (1,011.9) |
| Headroom with Sunroof | 37.2 (946.0) |
| Legroom | 40.7 (1,034.4) |
| Shoulder Room | 63.7 (1,618.6) |
| Hip Room | 58.4 (1,484.5) |
| Seat Travel | 8.7 (220) |
| Recliner Angle Range (degrees) | Manual recline: 88; Power recline: 59 |
| Front Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 58.4 (1.65) |
Accommodations: intermediate+−
| Headroom | 37.0 (938.5) bench seat; 39.3 (998.9) captain's chairs |
| Legroom | 37.1 (941.1) bench seat; 36.5 (925.9) captain's chairs |
| Shoulder Room | 64.7 (1,643.3) bench seat; 64.1 (1,628.1) captain's chairs |
| Hip Room | 64.8 (1,646) bench seat; 65.0 (1,650.8) captain's chairs |
| Intermediate Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.0 (1.53) |
Accommodations: rear+−
| Headroom | 37.9 (962.9) bench seat/captain's chairs |
| Legroom | 37.7 (958.5) bench seat; 32.7 (829.7) captain's chairs |
| Shoulder Room | 62.0 (1,574.6) bench seat/captain's chairs |
| Hip Room | 48.7 (1,237.7) bench seat/captain's chairs |
| Rear Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 51.1 (1.45) |
Cargo volume+−
| Maximum Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 158.6 (4.49) |
| Maximum SAE Volume behind First Row, cu. ft. | 140.3 (3.97) |
| Maximum SAE Volume behind Second Row, cu. ft. | 78.9 (2.23) |
| Maximum SAE Volume behind Third Row, cu. ft. | 31.1 (0.88) |
| Total Passenger plus volume behind Third Row, cu. ft. | 190.8 (5.40) |
Wheels: SE+−
| Availability | Standard — Grand Caravan SE |
| Type and Material | Steel with painted bolt-on wheel cover |
| Size | 17 x 6.5 |
Wheels: cast aluminum+−
| Availability | Standard — Grand Caravan SXT, GT; Optional — SE |
| Type and Material | Cast-aluminum |
| Size | 17 x 6.5 |
Tires: SE, SXT+−
| Availability | Standard — Grand Caravan SE, SXT |
| Size and Type | 225/65R17, All-season |
| Model | Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16 |
Tires: GT+−
| Availability | Standard — Grand Caravan GT |
| Size and Type | 225/65R17, All-season |
| Model | Michelin Energy Saver |
Braking and stability features+−
| Parking Brake Type | Integral parking brake |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| All-speed Traction Control | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Standard |
Source: 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.
Showing 72 of 117 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | SE | SE Plus | SXT | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Features | ||||
| SuspensionLoad-leveling and height control (included with Trailer Tow Group) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Performance-tuned | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Touring-tuned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Exterior | ||||
| Belt MoldingBlack | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Bright (not available with Blacktop Package) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| DoorsManual sliding | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Power sliding | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fog Lamps | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| GrilleBlack/bright | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Body-color | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Gloss Black (included with Blacktop Package) | — | ✓ | Pkg | — |
| HeadlampsAutomatic | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package) | — | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ |
| Liftgate — power | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsFoldaway, power, heated with Black exterior | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Foldaway, power, heated with body-color exterior | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roof RackStow ‘n Place, Black (requires Blacktop Package on SXT) | Pkg | |||
| Stow ‘n Place, Bright | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Tire inflator kit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Tires225/65R17 BSW Touring | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| P225/65R17 BSW All-Season | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Wheels17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package) | — | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ |
| 17-in. aluminum Granite Crystal | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 17-in. steel with wheel covers | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 17-in. aluminum | — | — | — | |
| Interior Features | ||||
| Air ConditioningThree-zone automatic temperature control (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Three-zone manual temperature control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| LightingFront courtesy lamp, rear dome lamp | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Illuminated front door storage (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Overhead, ambient surround (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Rear swiveling overhead reading/courtesy lamps (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| MirrorsDriver’s-side visor vanity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Illuminated visor vanity (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Power OutletsAuxiliary, 115-volt inverter in front of driver’s-side quarter trim panel; includes two USB ports and an HDMI port (included with single-DVD player) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Remote start system | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shades — second- and third-row retractable (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | O/P | ✓ |
| Shift KnobLeather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Blacktop Package) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Urethane | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Steering WheelHeated (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Rear Park Assist Package or Blacktop Package) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luxury | ✓ | — | — | — |
| StorageConsole, floor-mounted with four cup holders | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Driver’s door sill bin and left rear quarter trim bin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Super Console | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trip computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with display in instrument cluster, controls mounted on steering wheel (included with Rear Park Assist Package) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Universal garage door opener — programmable, three-function (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| SeatsSecond-row bench seat with third-row Stow ’n Go 60/40 bench seat that folds in the floor | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Second-row Super Stow ’n Go bucket seats that fold in the floor and include a second-row in-floor storage bin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Eight-way power driver’s seat | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Eight-way power driver’s and front-passenger seat | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Driver’s two-way power lumbar support (included with power driver’s and front-passenger seat) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated second-row seats | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Heated front seats (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Leather-trimmed first- and second-row | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Leather and suede-trimmed (included with Blacktop Package) | — | — | Pkg | — |
| Premium cloth | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Premium cloth | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Uconnect Multimedia | ||||
| Radio 430 — CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Radio 430N — CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, Garmin Navigation, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input | — | — | ✓ | |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes complimentary one-year subscription (available only in the continental United States; included with the Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group or Uconnect 430N radio) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uconnect Voice Command — handsfree communication system includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and iPod connection in glove compartment (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Driver’s Convenience Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sound SystemsSix speakers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer powered by a 506-watt amplifier | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Safety and Security | ||||
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system — utilizes sensors in the vehicle bumper that help detect adjacent vehicles that may not appear in vehicle mirrors (included with Safety Sphere Group) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| ParkSense rear park assist system — assists while parking (included with Safety Sphere Group) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry System — includes two transmitters, Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer and headlamps-off time delay | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security alarm | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packages/Equipment Groups | ||||
| Blacktop Packageleather-wrapped shift knob, Black interior accents, Black headlamp bezels, Black grille, rear fascia scuff pad and 17-in. aluminum wheels; on SXT models only, the Package adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps and roof rack delete | — | ✓ | — | |
| Driver’s Convenience Groupthree-zone auto climate control, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, single rear overhead console, overhead storage bin, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, second- and third-row window shades, overhead ambient lighting, rear swiveling reading lamp, illuminated front door storage and universal garage door opener; on GT models only, the package adds a heated second-row seat and Uconnect Voice Command | — | — | ✓ | |
| Safety Sphere GroupParkSense rear park assist system, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system | — | — | — | |
| Trailer-tow Grouptrailer-tow wiring harness, Class II hitch receiver and load-leveling/height-control suspension | — | — | — | |
| Uconnect Handsfree Groupleather-wrapped shift knob, rearview auto-dimming mirror with integrated microphone, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Uconnect Voice Command, SiriusXM Radio and leather-wrapped steering wheel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
- A dash in the printed guide is recorded as NA.
- Package rows describe what each package contains as printed; the SXT and GT columns can add items on those trims.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
SE Plus over SE+11 standard +
- ✓Gloss Black (included with Blacktop Package)
- ✓Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package)
- ✓Foldaway, power, heated with body-color exterior
- ✓17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package)
- ✓Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Blacktop Package)
- ✓Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Rear Park Assist Package or Blacktop Package)
- ✓Console, floor-mounted with four cup holders
- ✓Second-row Super Stow ’n Go bucket seats that fold in the floor and include a second-row in-floor storage bin
- ✓Seats: Premium cloth
- ✓SiriusXM Radio — includes complimentary one-year subscription (available only in the continental United States; included with the Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group or Uconnect 430N radio)
- ✓Uconnect Voice Command — handsfree communication system includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and iPod connection in glove compartment (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Driver’s Convenience Group)
SXT over SE Plus+16 standard +
- ✓Bright (not available with Blacktop Package)
- ✓Doors: Power sliding
- ✓Fog Lamps
- ✓Grille: Black/bright
- ✓Headlamps: Automatic
- ✓Liftgate — power
- ✓Roof Rack: Stow ‘n Place, Bright
- ✓Tires: P225/65R17 BSW All-Season
- ✓Wheels: 17-in. aluminum Granite Crystal
- ✓Remote start system
- ✓Storage: Super Console
- ✓Seats: Eight-way power driver’s seat
- ✓Driver’s two-way power lumbar support (included with power driver’s and front-passenger seat)
- ✓Seats: Premium cloth
- ✓Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry System — includes two transmitters, Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer and headlamps-off time delay
- ✓Security alarm
GT over SXT+21 standard +
- ✓Suspension: Performance-tuned
- ✓Belt Molding: Black
- ✓Grille: Body-color
- ✓Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package)
- ✓17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package)
- ✓Three-zone automatic temperature control (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Illuminated front door storage (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Overhead, ambient surround (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Rear swiveling overhead reading/courtesy lamps (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Illuminated visor vanity (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Auxiliary, 115-volt inverter in front of driver’s-side quarter trim panel; includes two USB ports and an HDMI port (included with single-DVD player)
- ✓Shades — second- and third-row retractable (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Heated (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Trip computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with display in instrument cluster, controls mounted on steering wheel (included with Rear Park Assist Package)
- ✓Universal garage door opener — programmable, three-function (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Eight-way power driver’s and front-passenger seat
- ✓Heated second-row seats
- ✓Heated front seats (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- ✓Seats: Leather-trimmed first- and second-row
- ✓Radio 430N — CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, Garmin Navigation, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input
- ✓Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer powered by a 506-watt amplifier
Standard on every trim (41)
- 3.6-liter Pentastar Flex Fuel V-6 with six-speed automatic
- Alternator — 160-amp
- Battery — 730-amp, maintenance-free
- Brakes — four-wheel anti-lock with heavy-duty discs
- Defroster — rear
- Fuel Tank — 20-gallon
- Heavy-duty engine cooling
- Tip Start — quiet start; prevents double starts
- Door handles — body-color
- Fascias — body-color
- Glass — sunscreen
- Headlamps: Daytime running lamps
- Headlamps: Quad-halogen
- Molding — bodyside, body-color
- Windshield Wipers: Front, variable/intermittent
- Windshield Wipers: Rear wiper/washer
- Air filtration
- Assist handles — front-row passenger mounted on A-pillar, second-row passengers mounted over sliding doors and on B-pillars
- Door locks — power
- Floor mats — easy clean
- Grocery bag hooks — on third-row seatbacks and back of driver’s seat
- Lighting: Door, courtesy
- Lighting: Liftgate, single floodlamp
- 12-volt DC located in instrument panel and rear quarter trim panel
- Power Outlets: Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel
- Speed control
- Steering column — tilt/telescoping
- Steering Wheel: Mounted audio controls
- Storage: Glove box, dual (lower is lockable)
- Storage: Open bin in lower instrument panel
- Windows — front, power with driver’s one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down, power second-row and power third-row quarter vents
- Seats: Reactive front head restraints
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger, includes low-risk deployment
- Air Bags: Driver’s-side inflatable knee blocker
- Air Bags: Front-seat-mounted side
- Side-curtain, for outboard passengers in all three rows
- Child Seat Anchor System — mounts for two child seats in the second row, helps ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats
- Electronic stability control system — includes all-speed traction control
- ParkView rear backup camera — included with Uconnect 430 and 430N
- Tire-pressure monitoring system — warning lamp
- Trailer-sway damping
Source: 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k | 130k | 140k | 150k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs. | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- Change oil and filter.
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | — | 20 gal | 76 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 6 qt | 5.6 L |
| Cooling system | 3.6L engine | 13.4 qt | 12.6 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant (3.6L engine) | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula antifreeze/coolant | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula |
| Engine oil (3.6L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar |
| Engine oil filter | — | — | Mopar engine oil filters |
| Spark plugs | — | — | Mopar spark plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | MS-9602 | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 brake fluid | MS.90039 | Mopar DOT 3 |
| Power steering reservoir | Power steering fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | MS-9602 | Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | 0-15% (E15) |
| 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded or E-85 | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) | M12 x 1.5 | 19 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Add 2.9 qt (2.8 L) of coolant if equipped with a rear heater.
- Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern, twice around; recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
- Flex-fuel engine oil must meet MS-6395 for E-85 operation.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
Supplements
On Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com
- Maintenance schedule on Mopar.com
- Warranty information on Mopar.com
- How-to videos on Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan questions
How much oil does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan take?
With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan use?
3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.