2000 Dodge Caravan Timing Belt or Chain

2000 DODGE CARAVAN
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DILEAS
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I'd like to know if my vehicle has a timing belt or a timing chain. One local dealer advised me it has a belt which needs to be changed every 60,000 miles or 100,000 km and another dealer indicated it has a chain.

Can you advise which is actually the case, and what the correct frequency of repair is for this component?

Thanks,
Dileas
Jul 5, 2006 at 1:51 AM
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VANDRAGON
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when posting always tell us what engine you have. if it's a 3.3 or 3.8 it's a chrysler and has a timing chain. if it's a 3.0 or a four cylinder it's a mitsu and has a timing belt.
Jul 6, 2006 at 10:10 AM
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DILEAS
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Hi,

Of course I should have included this information, sorry about that.

The engine is a 3.3 L

Thanks,
Dileas
Jul 11, 2006 at 4:35 AM

Suggested Repair

The 3.3L engine uses a timing chain, not a timing belt, so the 60,000-mile belt replacement interval does not apply. No chain replacement interval was specified.

Conversation Summary

The owner asked whether a 2000 Dodge Caravan has a timing belt or chain after dealers gave conflicting advice. After the owner confirmed a 3.3L engine, the expert said 3.3L and 3.8L Chrysler engines use a timing chain, while 3.0L and four-cylinder Mitsubishi engines use a timing belt.

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