Gas

I filled up the Caravan yesterday with the usual 89 octane (10% ethanol).

287.8 miles / 12.649 gallons = 22.75 mpg.

Caravan odometer = 174,783 miles

Key Fob

Here's a picture of my caravan's key fob. I use it for valet parking.



Caravan odometer = 174,593 miles

I have been getting a lot of requests to upload information about fuse and bulb numbers:


Bonus: Oil filter, thermostats, and spark plugs:

1993 Owner's Manuals - Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager

The manuals are pretty much identical, so I keep one in the caravan, and one at home for casual reading.



Caravan odometer = 174,480 miles

Gas Mileage

I have been driving the caravan more than usual of late. Two fill-ups:

Monday, May 31:
255.5 miles / 11.371 gallons = 22.5 mpg (22.469)

Thursday, June 3:
293.7 miles / 12.957 gallons = 22.7 mpg (22.667)

Caravan odometer = 174,332 miles

Oil change

On Tuesday, I changed the oil in the caravan. I use Valvoline Max Life synthetic blend 5w-30. I need to invest in an oil filter wrench. As of now, I have been using something called Wonderliner. It is a non-slip shelf and drawer liner, but I use it to grip the oil filter, much like an old woman trying to open a pickle jar.

Caravan odometer = 173,770 miles

In April:

Both of the front axle shafts and hub assemblies, as well as the left output shaft seal were removed and replaced. The parts cost more than the labor.

The caravan is due for an oil change, too. I can handle this job on my own.

Caravan odometer = 173,692 miles