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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
operating tem peratu re is satisfactory, the coolant recov-
ery bottle need only be checked once a month.
• Checkcoolant coolantrecoveryfreezebottle.pointIfinantifreezethe rad iatorneedands into thebe
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
When additional coolant is need ed to maintain the
prop er level, it shou ld be added to the coolant recovery
bottle. Do not overfill.
• levelIf frequin theent coolantcoolantrecoveryadditionsbottleare drequoes notiredd, ropor ifwhenthe
the engine cools, the cooling system shou ld be pres-
sure tested for leaks.
Poin ts to Rem ember
NOTE: When the vehicle is stop ped after a few miles of
operation, you may observe vap or coming from the front
of the engine compartm ent. This is norm ally a resu lt of
moistu re from rain, snow, or high hu midity accumulat-
ing on the rad iator and being vap orized when the
therm ostat opens, allow ing hot water to enter the rad ia-
tor.
•
Maintain coolant concentration at 50% ethylene glycol
antifreeze (minim um) in water for prop er corrosion
protection of you r engine which contains aluminu m
components.
• bottleMake overflowsure thathosesthe radare iatornot kinkedand coolantor obstrurecoverycted .
If an exam ination of you r engine compartm ent show s no
evid ence of rad iator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vap or will soon dissip ate.
• Keepequ ipptheed frontwith ofairthecondraditioning,iator clean.keepIftheyoufrontr vehicleof theis
cond enser clean, also.
•
Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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