My 1996 Dodge Intrepid 3.3L won't start?

1996 Dodge Caravan 3.8L: Won't Start

• Answer:

  The Dodge Caravan is a minivan that uses 3.8L of oil. If you are having problems starting your Dodge Caravan, you need to check out two issues: the battery and the fuel level. The battery on the Caravan is used to start the engine, however, the engine cannot run without fuel. Checking the battery life and the fuel on your Caravan will determine if replacement parts are needed. You don't have to be an auto mechanic to solve your problem. You can do it yourself. Difficulty: Easy Things You'll Need Soda Wire brush Jumper cables New battery Gas Instructions Open the hood of the Dodge Caravan and locate the battery. This should be on the right side of the motor. Look the battery terminals over for any corrosion. Loosen the battery terminals with a socket wrench and then remove the terminals from the battery. Use a wire brush and soda to remove the corrosion from the battery terminals. Connect the terminals back onto the battery and then try to start the van. Jump start the van with jumper cables and another car battery if needed. Allow the van to run for 15 minutes and then turn the van off. Try to restart the van. If the van doesn't restart then the battery is not holding a charge. Replace the battery. Check the fuel level. Add 1 gallon of gas to your Dodge Caravan and then try to start the van. If the van starts up, replace the gas gauge in the van.