Target Audience:
Chrysler Grand Caravan 2000 Owners, DIY Mechanics, Professional Technicians
Manual Authenticity:
Genuine Factory Manual, not 3rd party
Cost Savings Potential:
$50-$60 per hour on shop labor
Search Functionality:
Enabled in PDF for easy information retrieval
Illustrations Diagrams:
Includes all necessary illustrations, drawings, and photos
Navigation:
Numbered table of contents for quick access
Instructions:
Detailed substeps, notes, cautions, warnings, numbered instructions
Engine Service Repair:
Complete
Transmission Service Repair:
Complete
Electrical System:
Complete
Periodic Lubrication:
Included
Fuel Injection Fuel System:
Complete
Emission System:
Complete
Heater Air Conditioner:
Complete
Engine Control System:
Complete
Restraint System:
Complete
Differential Drive:
Complete
General Maintenance:
Covered
Troubleshooting:
Advanced Guide Included
Diagnostic Procedures:
Covered in great detail
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step, detailed
Rebuild Procedures:
Included
Refurbish Procedures:
Included
Restore Procedures:
Included
Engine Control Module Diagnosis:
Included
Body Control Module Diagnosis:
Included
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning HVAC Repair:
Comprehensive coverage
Restraint System Component Replacement:
Detailed instructions for airbags and related components
Chassis Alignment Specifications:
Included
Brake System Bleeding:
Detailed procedure
Fuel System Diagnostics:
Detailed coverage of injectors, fuel pump, pressure regulation
Suspension Component Replacement:
Detailed instructions for shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rods, etc.
Steering System Repair:
Detailed coverage of power steering, steering rack/gearbox
Emission Control System Diagnosis And Repair:
Comprehensive coverage
Engine Tune Up Procedures:
Detailed
Cooling System Flush And Refill:
Detailed instructions
Depth:
Factory Trained Technician Level
Diagnostic Trouble Codes:
Includes DTC definitions and diagnostic flowcharts
Torque Specifications:
All critical torque specifications provided for various components
Schematics:
Electrical schematics, vacuum diagrams, and mechanical diagrams included
Parts Identification:
Detailed illustrations for part identification
Wheelbase:
Approximately 119.3 inches (Long Wheelbase: 119.3 inches, Short Wheelbase: 112.1 inches for standard Caravan, Grand implies longer)
Curb Weight:
Varies by configuration, typically 4,000-4,500 lbs
NHTSA Front Impact Rating:
Not readily available for 2000 model year without specific testing documentation, but typically performed
ABS:
Standard on Grand Caravan models
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags standard
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000-7,500 miles depending on oil type and driving conditions (refer to manual for specifics)
Transmission Fluid Change:
Recommended every 30,000-60,000 miles or as per manual
Engine Oil Specification:
Likely SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (API Certified), confirm with manual
Transmission Fluid Specification:
ATF+4 (Mopar specifications) is likely for this era, confirm with manual
Coolant Specification:
Chrysler OAT (Organic Acid Technology) or HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) coolant, or equivalent, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water. Confirm with manual.
Common Problems:
Potential for transmission issues (especially solenoids), power window/door lock failures, PCM (Powertrain Control Module) issues, EGR valve problems.
Chrysler Minivan Legacy:
Chrysler pioneered the minivan segment with the original Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager in 1984, which evolved into the Chrysler brand's offering.
Ns Generation Introduction:
The second generation (NS) was introduced for the 1996 model year, representing a significant redesign.
Assembly Location:
Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Dodge/Chrysler Minivan Assembly Plant)
