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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
When additional antifreeze/coolant is needed to main-
tain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant
bottle.Donotoverfill.
coolantneedstobeadded,contentsofcoolantrecov-
erybottlemustalsobeprotectedagainstfreezing.
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If frequent antifreeze/coolant additions are required,
or if the level in the recovery bottle does not drop
when the engine cools, the cooling system should be
pressure-testedforleaks.
PointsToRemember
NOTE: Whenthevehicleisstoppedafterafewmilesof
operation,youmayobservevaporcomingfromthefront
of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of
moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulat-
ing on the radiator and being vaporized when the
thermostat opens, allowing hot antifreeze/coolant to
entertheradiator.
• HOATMaintainantifreeze/coolantantifreeze/coolant(minimum)concentrationand distilledat 50%
water for proper corrosion protection of your engine
whichcontainsaluminumcomponents.
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Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottlehosesarenotkinkedorobstructed.
Ifanexaminationofyourenginecompartmentshowsno
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safelydriven.Thevaporwillsoondissipate.
Keepthefrontoftheradiatorclean.Ifyourvehicleis
equippedwithairconditioning,keepthefrontofthe
condenserclean,also.
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Donotoverfillthecoolantbottle.
Check antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the radiator
and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze/
• Dooperation.not changeIf replacementthe thermostatis everfor summernecessary,or winterinstall
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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