MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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See you r authorized dealer if the coolant level drop s
quickly.
• levelIf frequin entthe coolantrecoveryadbottleditionsdoesare notrequdiredrop ,worhenif thethe
engine cools, the cooling system shou ld be pressu re
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 coolant to enter the
rad iator.
•
Maintain coolant concentration at 50% ethylene glycol
antifreeze (minim um) in water for prop er corrosion
protection of you r engine that contains aluminu m
components.
• Makeare notsukinkedre that ortheobstrurad iatorcted .and coolant bottle hoses
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.
• Do not change the therm ostat for summer or winter
operation. If rep lacem ent is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct typ e therm ostat. Other designs may
resu lt in unsatisfactory cooling perform ance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
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Do not overfill the coolant bottle.
Check coolant freeze point in the system .
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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