A short video describing how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 3.6VVT. This will apply to other year vans also. Consult your owners manual for more information or contact your local shop if your not comfortable preforming this procedure on your own. Of course when this procedure is preformed in our shop we give a much more thorough examination of the vehicle than what is show here. We try to keep the videos short and hit some of the important parts if you are doing this your self at home.
Engine Oil Grade - SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil Classification - OEM MS-6395
Engine Oil Classification API - SN
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Quarts - 6.0
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50 thoughts on “Oil filter change ’12 dodge grand caravan”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gordon Bournival says:

    Thanks for sharing, was usefull

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Josiah Dufresne says:

    Wish I saw this earlier today I bought a fram filter from Walmart that they said was the right one but I guess that's why I never found it. I unscrewed that housing but thought it was a fuel filter

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Arturo Molina says:

    So helpful!.. thanks for sharing!. 🙏🏼

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MrHemi4spd says:

    What a stupidly designed airbox and air filter.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeffery Eighmey says:

    A 7-year-old video to teach me how to change the oil in my van…thank you

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bugs bunny says:

    Great video. It helps to wipe your hands once in awhile so you don't leave oily fingerprints all over the engine compartment.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ronald Johnson says:

    Give me "old school" access to an oil filter. The stupid plastic engine covers are simply not needed.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Resendez says:

    Good thank you👍

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Resendez says:

    Very well detailed
    Thank you

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jack scenic says:

    The video title says "Oil and Filter Change" It's not that hard to stick to the Video title. Cut the music out FGS, it's a distraction. Is the music playing in the background while actors are speaking in movies/TV/commercials?? No it isn't. This video would have been less than 5 minutes. You amateur Youtubers are not Movie Producers or Short Film Indie Producers. Just stick to providing targeted/to the point information. Thumbs down!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jimmy Lewis says:

    This is a really helpful video. Thanks.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Luigi 1955 says:

    be careful tightening those caps, those housings have been a problem with leaks, they can crack if overtightened. With these I use a short ratchet and go very easy on it. You just have to get the cap flange flush with the top of the housing, the o ring gets squeezed between the cap and the housing.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ARCTURUS BBQ & SAUSAGE MAKING says:

    Great video, Very helpful

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars yasir riaz says:

    Good video
    Thank you

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Réal djparty says:

    Hoo Thank you for this video… It will help me for my first intervention in my Caravan 2012…I realy appreciate…. I'm from Quebec Canada…

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Davis Lawrence says:

    Sometimes you just need to watch a classic SMA video

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark S says:

    Awesome, in-laws just pickup a 2012 and now I know the in and out of the oil change. Thanks

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bruce Hohensee says:

    Thank you! I'm not sure I would have found the filter otherwise!

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Randall says:

    I notice you never check the trans fluid if there is a stick to check it.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mcqueenfanman says:

    What do you do if the bypass valve goes flying out? At work we use an updated filter that doesn't need that valve.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Sartin says:

    Thank you so much. You showed me where the filter was located at & 13mm oil drain plug ( some videos neglected that pertinate info.)

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sirnell Williams says:

    Stunning job Eric

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donnie Robertson says:

    Second time watching 5/25/2020

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Susan Rollet says:

    Thank you for sharing! 
    I thought the poster said ROMANCE and then realized it’s part of the word PERFORMANCE. lol

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Whidbey Hiker says:

    Have you ever seen black plastic shavings from the threads on the filter housing? Definitely plastic and definitely saw some stuck on the threads of the bowl.

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars noel matos says:

    Watching this video definitely makes me not to want buy this van. You can tell dodge is cars are junk

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nate Who says:

    Be careful of the oil bypass valve on the filter likes to go MIA

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lance R. Singer says:

    Good info

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hong Kong User says:

    Do you know if there is a difference between the 2011 vs 2012 vs 2013 Dodge Caravan engines? Or are they all identical? The reason I am asking is that the manual on 2011 and 2012 uses 5W-30 oil and the 2013 manuals says it uses the 5W-20 oil. I have cross reference the block, heads, and cranks, crank bearings between the years. All uses the same part numbers. Is there any reason why they recommend 5W20 on the 2013 and onward? Would 2011 and 2012 accept 5W20 and run just as well or better go with 5W30? Or will there be issues if a 2013 on 5W30 vs 5W20?

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mistika Jimenez says:

    Thanks for sharing.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tracie Kamperman Doucette says:

    South main auto is my go to for mechanics advice!

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars KWICK STRIKE OF DEATH says:

    Thank you so much you saved me a whole lot of crap. I would have never thought of looking for a filter there.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brad W. says:

    Informative video, thanks. I had a question: I noticed that the air filter had oil on it from the fresh air hose above it for the engine. Is that normal to have oil coming out of that hose, or would you say that's an indicator of a PCV issue?

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David D says:

    What is the material you have in the oil drain pan? What type of mesh is that? Can you buy that anywhere?

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DJ Azi says:

    awesome Video. do you recommend putting Lucas oil with the engine? and yes how much oil and how much Lucas? I have the same car with 74k miles. i use synthetic oil what do you recommend ? thanks so much for your help

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars trinidad orozco says:

    Y

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Field says:

    In case no one noticed the tire pressure light was on unless he crunk it up on the lift just dont make sense your supposed to check your tires every day before you drive if one looks low then you break out the pressure gauge not knocking you I like your videos

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TEKLAZ says:

    I think you should call my local dodge cervices place and tell them wtf is is wrong with them, i just got oil change on a car and they did not re fuil the liquids

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Duncan Mac says:

    Thanks for the video.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars POSITIVE_ERROR says:

    I noticed you didn't check the oil dip stick for a level check or take off the oil filler cap. Would it be a good idea or are those steps a waste of time?

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Juan Trevino says:

    I really enjoy your videos. I wish you would be close to Brownsille, Tx so i could take my vans to you.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sir Sweetness says:

    You forgot “If I can do it, you can do it”. 🤪

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rob ert says:

    I noticed the mesh in the oil drainer. I should do that to my drainers. Oil always splashes out when the engine is hot haha

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rodney Ninow says:

    I'm surprised there's no washer or gasket for the drain plug. Is that correct?

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J. J.J says:

    thank you sir but about the oil you used 5w30 but for caravan 5w20……

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars randy cornwall says:

    Why do car companies move shit around under the hood
    It had a lot of these trucks it's always move stuff around

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Long says:

    WOW, did you have a camera person back in the day..lol…

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MIGUEL GHIENA says:

    THANKS BUDDY…YOU REALY HELPED ME WITH THIS VIDEO …

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AJ Freightliner says:

    like you say at the end. if i can do it, you can do it. Well my wife did her first oil change on our dodge caravan. i was there to guide her and this video help her out alot. thank you vary much for your videos.

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave denton says:

    Very nice and thorough video. Thanks. On my van, every morning, or even later in the day, when I start it up, it sputters and sometimes dies on me. After restarting, it's fine. If it manages to keep running (doesn't die) for a few more seconds, again it is fine. It will be fine for the rest of the day, unless it sits idle for maybe 12 hours or more. Any ideas on that problem?

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