Target Audience:
Families, fleet operators, DIY mechanics
Key Competitors:
Ford Windstar, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Chevrolet Venture
Vehicle Selling Points:
Spacious interior, flexible seating, optional all-wheel drive (AWD)
Manual Value Proposition:
Authoritative guide for maintenance and repair, empowering owners to maintain their vehicle's performance and longevity.
Powertrain:
Engine, Transmission, Drivetrain, Exhaust
Chassis:
Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels, Tires
Electrical:
Charging System, Starting System, Ignition System, Lighting, Instrumentation, HVAC Controls, Power Accessories, Body Control Module (BCM)
Body:
Interior Trim, Exterior Body Panels, Doors, Windows, Seats, Safety Restraints
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based diagnostics
Repair:
Component removal and installation, adjustments, calibration
Rebuild:
Engine rebuild procedures, transmission overhaul (where applicable)
Depth:
Comprehensive, from basic adjustments to major overhauls
Diagrams:
Includes wiring diagrams, exploded views, and schematics
Specifications:
Torque specifications, clearances, tolerances
Engine Code:
EER (3.0L V6)
Engine Type:
Overhead Valve (OHV), Cast Iron Block, Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Displacement:
3.0 Liters (182 cubic inches)
Bore X Stroke:
3.50 in x 3.13 in (89 mm x 79.6 mm)
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5000 RPM
Torque:
180 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Regular (87 octane)
Engine Control Module:
Chrysler NGC (Next Generation Controller) family
Oil Capacity:
4.5 US Quarts (4.3 Liters) with filter
Recommended Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30
Spark Plug Type:
Champion RE10PMCC (Platinum)
Transmission Type:
4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
Transmission Code:
A604 (41TE variant)
Optional Transmission:
Not applicable for 2000 model year with 3.0L engine
Transmission Features:
Electronically Controlled, Torque Converter Lock-up
Transmission Fluid Capacity:
7.0 US Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Recommended Transmission Fluid:
ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid type 9602)
NHTSA Frontal Crash Rating Driver:
4 Stars (1999-2000 models)
NHTSA Frontal Crash Rating Passenger:
4 Stars (1999-2000 models)
ABS:
Standard on most trims (4-wheel disc or front disc/rear drum)
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags
Seatbelts:
Front shoulder belts with pretensioners, rear 3-point seatbelts
Child Seat Anchors:
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system not standard, ISOFIX may be present on some models
Oil Change Interval:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Transmission Fluid Change Interval:
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
Coolant Flush Interval:
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
Spark Plug Replacement Interval:
Every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) with Platinum plugs
Power Steering Fluid:
Chrysler MS-5901 (or equivalent)
Coolant Type:
Chrysler HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) or OAT (Organic Acid Technology) coolant, typically pink or orange
Common Problems Engine:
Head gasket leaks, intake manifold gasket leaks, oil leaks from valve covers and oil pan
Common Problems Transmission:
Slipping, hard shifting, torque converter shudder (often related to fluid condition or solenoids)
Common Problems Suspension:
Worn control arm bushings, ball joints, and tie rod ends
Common Problems Electrical:
Faulty BCM (Body Control Module), power window motor failures, HVAC blower motor resistor failures
Common Problems Brakes:
Warped rotors, seized calipers
Dodge Minivan Legacy:
Pioneered the minivan segment with the original Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager in 1984.
Generation 2 Intro:
Second generation (NS) introduced for the 1996 model year, evolving the design and engineering from the original K-car based platform.
2000 Model Year Updates:
Minor styling updates and feature packaging adjustments for the 2000 model year.
Manufacturing Plant:
Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Chrysler Canada Assembly Plant)
