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1995 Dodge Caravan 83 KW Electric Motor

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Caravan 83 KW Electric Motor.

Engine Electric

The 1995 Dodge Caravan 83 KW Electric Motor is a battery-electric vehicle, a battery-electric vehicle.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-70R15; Short WB: P195-75R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ; P195-75R14 tire: 5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04306113 discontinued · alt 04213583AB
Fuel filter04682923 discontinued
Spark plugSP0RN14MC5 discontinued · alt 68305411AA
Front wiper blades04673043 discontinued
Serpentine belt04798390 discontinued · alt 04612461
Thermostat04573560AE discontinued · alt 04494470

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.3 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3325 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 6.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugPTU: NS ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca
Optional BCI Group Number34
Optional BCI Cranking Performance685 cca
Standard BCI Group Number34

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 8.66 inch DRUM / WITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket25-35 ft-lbs / 15-18 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130-190 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs / 160 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket25-35 ft-lbs / 15-18 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130-190 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle160 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 100,000 miTiming Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

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