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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Maintainacoolantconcentrationofaminimumof50%
ethylene glycol and high quality water with recom-
mended antifreeze for proper corrosion protection of
your engine cooling system that contains aluminum
components.
Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high
heatsourcessuchastheexhaustmanifold.Inspecthose
routingtobesurehosesdonottouchanyheatsourceor
moving component that may cause heat damage or
mechanicalwear.
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Make sure that the radiator and coolant bottle hoses
arenotkinkedorobstructed.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps
andcouplingstomakesuretheyaresecureandnoleaks
are present. Components should be replaced immedi-
ately if there is any evidence of degradation that could
causefailure.
Keep the front of the radiator and air conditioning
condenserclean.
Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLYthecorrecttypethermostat.Otherdesignsmay
result in unsatisfactory engine cooling performance,
poorgasmileage,andincreasedemissions.
Brakes
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in Section 8,
MaintenanceSchedules.
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Inspectsurfacesofhosesandnylontubingforevidence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, checking, tears, cuts, abrasions,
andexcessiveswellingindicatedeteriorationoftherub-
ber.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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