I thought changing the plugs would be easy. I stopped because I hit a wall on how to get this done.

Can anyone give me some step by step instructions so I can get this done? 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew.


Thanks in advance.

 

What size of engine do you have? 3.8, 4.0 or the 3.6

 

It's the 3.6

 

Any idea Master Tech? I cant get the cover off... whats up with the 4 studs? I can't see how this comes off so I can access the plugs.

 

I have been looking at the engine bay of my 2011 GC (3.6L), and find it bafflling as well. The lack of Chilton's or any other books on these vans does not help.

Has anyone found a resource? Any books or online websites with diagrams, photos, etc beyond the basic user manuals?

 

I always buy factory service manuals off ebay. The stack of factory manuals for my 2008 Grand Caravan is literally 2 feet tall and they cost me $160. It was worth it though...they are super detailed and thorough. Hopefully you can buy these for a 2011:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Chrysler-Minivan-Shop-Manual-Dodge-Caravan-Town-and-Country-Service-Repair-/360617574725?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item53f67b8145&vxp=mtr
If not, I see electronic shop manual here:

https://www.techauthority.com/en-US/...cttype=Service Manuals&ptCatId=3083

 

Didn't get the cover off. Took it to dealer and I have a bad cylinder, they are replacing.

 

Helping a friend with their Caravan . . .he has a misfire on cylinder #6 for my 2012 Dodge Caravan Crew. Did you end up finding any instructions, videos, etc. for changing your spark plugs? I saw the Haynes manual, but we haven't ordered yet yet.

They seem impossible to get to. The dealer wants over $300 to replace the plugs . . .just trying to figure out next steps. Is this vehicle (2008-2012 model years) known for having bad cylinders?

 

If it's under powertrain warranty, I would go to the dealer and get it checked. Yes, the 3.6L does have some valve problems. 2011 was a lot, less in 2012 but still a lot. 2013 has been pretty good.


08,09,10 I group together. 2011 and up are somewhat different in many ways, plus 2011 is when the "Pantystar" engine came out.

 

that is common you going to need left side head replacement on that yr due to manufactors defect. under warranty take it in.