Value Proposition:
        
        
            Offers factory-level repair information for DIY owners, enabling significant savings on labor costs.
        
     
    
    
        
            Differentiation:
        
        
            Actual genuine factory repair manuals, not third-party alternatives, providing authoritative and accurate information.
        
     
    
    
        
            Features:
        
        
            Hundreds of pages, all styles covered, illustrations, diagrams, specifications, advanced troubleshooting, searchable, printable.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Service Repair:
        
        
            Comprehensive Engine Service and Repair Procedures
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Service Repair:
        
        
            Detailed Transmission Service and Repair Procedures
        
     
    
        
            Brake System:
        
        
            Complete Brake System Diagnosis and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Wiring Diagram:
        
        
            Full Wiring Diagrams Included
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            In-depth Electrical System Diagnosis and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Suspension System Maintenance and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Periodic Lubrication:
        
        
            Periodic Lubrication Schedules and Specifications
        
     
    
        
            Steering:
        
        
            Steering System Diagnosis and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Cooling System Maintenance and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Injection Fuel System:
        
        
            Fuel Injection and Fuel System Service
        
     
    
        
            Emission System:
        
        
            Emission System Diagnosis and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Heater Air Conditional:
        
        
            Heater and Air Conditioning System Service
        
     
    
        
            Engine Control System:
        
        
            Engine Control System Diagnosis and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Chassis Body:
        
        
            Chassis and Body Repair and Maintenance
        
     
    
        
            Restraint System:
        
        
            Restraint System (Airbag, Seatbelts) Information
        
     
    
        
            Interior:
        
        
            Interior Component Repair and Service
        
     
    
        
            Differential Drive:
        
        
            Differential and Drive Axle Service
        
     
    
        
            Axle:
        
        
            Axle Service and Repair
        
     
    
    
        
            General Maintenance:
        
        
            Covers general maintenance procedures
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Includes an advanced troubleshooting guide for diagnosing and correcting problems
        
     
    
        
            Repair Procedures:
        
        
            Detailed step-by-step repair procedures for all systems
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostic Procedures:
        
        
            All diagnostic procedures are covered in great detail
        
     
    
        
            Rebuild Procedures:
        
        
            Covers procedures for rebuilding components
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive: Covers everything from fundamental maintenance to complete rebuilds and restoration
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Owners and Professional Technicians/Mechanics
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Likely Automatic Transmission (e.g., A604 4-speed automatic transaxle for V6 engines).
        
     
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Manual transmission was generally not offered on Grand Caravan models.
        
     
    
    
        
            Features:
        
        
            Specific gear ratios, torque converter specifications, and fluid types (e.g., ATF+4 or equivalent) would be detailed.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Body Styles:
        
        
            Long-wheelbase Grand Caravan (standard wheelbase was just Caravan).
        
     
    
    
        
            Seating Capacity:
        
        
            Typically 7-passenger seating configuration.
        
     
    
    
        
            Curb Weight:
        
        
            Varies by configuration, but generally in the range of 4,000-4,500 lbs.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Front Impact:
        
        
            Specific NHTSA ratings for 1996 models would be detailed in safety sections if available.
        
     
    
    
        
            Active Safety:
        
        
            Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) typically standard or optional.
        
     
    
    
        
            Passive Safety:
        
        
            Driver and passenger airbags, crumple zones, side-impact protection.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Typically 3,000-7,500 miles depending on oil type and driving conditions, consult manual for exact intervals.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Change:
        
        
            Recommended every 30,000-60,000 miles, specific interval detailed in manual.
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            Likely 5W-30 or 10W-30, depending on climate. Check manual for exact specification (e.g., API service classification).
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Typically a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol antifreeze and distilled water. Specific Mopar coolant may be recommended.
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Type:
        
        
            DOT 3 brake fluid is standard.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Potential wear on suspension components (ball joints, tie rod ends), aging ignition components, HVAC system issues, and transmission solenoid issues.
        
     
    
        
            Common Engine Problems:
        
        
            Head gasket leaks on some V6 engines can occur with age and mileage.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Brand Focus:
        
        
            Chrysler is known for its minivan segment leadership.
        
     
    
    
        
            Generation:
        
        
            This 1996 model is part of the second generation (NS) of the Dodge/Chrysler minivan platform, representing a significant redesign from the first generation.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Plant:
        
        
            Likely Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Chrysler's primary minivan plant).