Problem Reports

Dodge Caravan

Report: Oil Leaks at Valve Covers/Front Crankshaft Seals are Common on High Mileage Vehicles

• Where are freeze plugs located on engine
  Where are freeze plugs located on engine?

  Q&A > Dodge > 1997 Dodge Caravan

• Timing cover/front crankshift oil seal leaks are common on higher mileage vehicles
  3.3L V6Timing cover oil and coolant leaks and front crankshaft oil seal leaks are common on high-mileage vehicles. Always replace the timing chain and cam sprocket at the same time.

  Common Problems > Dodge Caravan

• Front Crankshaft Seal May Pop Out Due to End Play
  Due to the crankshaft end play being out of specification, the front crankshaft seal can be pop...

  Common Problems > Dodge Caravan

• burning oil
  burning oil quickly, no drip spots when parked..lots of oil down by the pullys & belts. van is...

  Q&A > Dodge > 1996 Dodge Caravan

• Oil Leak May Develop at Cam Sensor O-Ring
  An engine Oil leak may develop at the cam sensor o-ring seal. Our technicians tell us this is often misdiagnosed as an external head gasket leak.

  Common Problems > Dodge Caravan