402
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
The rad iator norm ally rem ains completely full, so there is
no need to rem ove the rad iator cap unless checking for
coolant freeze point or rep lacing coolant. Advise you r
service attend ant of this. As long as the engine operating
tem peratu re is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month.
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.
•
• Checkcoolant coolantrecoveryfreezebottle.pointIfinantifreezethe rad iatorneedands into thebe
Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
When additional coolant is need ed to maintain the
prop er level, it shou ld be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill.
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
•
•
If frequ ent coolant additions are requ ired , or if the
level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
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 (a
few kilom eters) 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 accumulating on the rad iator and being vap or-
ized when the therm ostat opens, allow ing hot coolant to
enter the rad iator.
Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine
coolant (minim um) and distilled water for prop er
corrosion protection of you r engine which contains
aluminu m components.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
Automotive readers have rated 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owners Manual 5.0 out of 5.0 based on 2 product reviews. Just got the car don't have one I have a 2008 wagon
which fuse is for the battery