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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
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Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added,contentsofcoolantrecoverybottlemustalsobe
protectedagainstfreezing.
• Dooperation.not changeIf replacementthe thermostatis everfor summernecessary,or winterinstall
ONLYthecorrecttypethermostat.Otherdesignsmay
resultinunsatisfactorycoolantperformance,poorgas
mileage,andincreasedemissions.
If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the
levelinthecoolantrecoverybottledoesnotdropwhen
the engine cools, the cooling system should be pres-
suretestedforleaks.
HosesAndVacuum/VaporHarnesses
Inspectsurfacesofhosesandnylontubingforevidence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittlerubber,cracking,tears,cuts,abrasions,andexces-
siveswellingindicatedeteriorationoftherubber.
Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine
coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper
corrosion protection of your engine which contains
aluminumcomponents.
Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high
heatsourcessuchastheexhaustmanifold.Inspecthose
routingtobesurehosesdonotcomeincontactwithany
heatsourceormovingcomponentwhichmaycauseheat
damageormechanicalwear.
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Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottleoverflowhosesarenotkinkedorobstructed.
Keepthefrontoftheradiatorclean.Ifyourvehicleis
equippedwithairconditioning,keepthefrontofthe
condenserclean,also.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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