We recently bought an '05 Grand Caravan SXT with the 3.8L V6 for my wife > to
> ahul the kids around in. She has about 2300 miles on it and, while
> checking the oil the other day, I noticed that the higher temperture parts
> like the exhaust manifold and bolts and what I am assuming if the fuel
> manifold are already turning an orangish color. Has anyone else had this
> happen to their '05 yet? I'm going to have her mention it at her next oil
> change, butI am sure the dealership will just say that is "normal".
That would be because " It is Normal"! It's unpainted cast iron, it is supposed to turn an orangeish hue!