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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
DisposalofUsedEngineCoolant
Theradiatornormallyremainscompletelyfull,sothereis
Usedethyleneglycol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)is noneedtoremovetheradiatorcap,unlesscheckingfor
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en-
with your local authorities to determine the disposal gine coolant (antifreeze).Advise your service attendant
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is
mals and children, do not store ethylene glycol-based satisfactory,thecoolantbottleneedonlybecheckedonce
enginecoolant(antifreeze)inopencontainersorallowit amonth.
toremaininpuddlesontheground.Ifingestedbyachild
Whenadditionalenginecoolant(antifreeze)isneededto
orpet,seekemergencyassistanceimmediately.Cleanup
maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
anygroundspillsimmediately.
coolantbottle.Donotoverfill.
CoolantLevel
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
PointsToRemember
determining that the engine coolant (antifreeze) level is NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles
adequate. With the engine idling, and warm to normal (kilometers)ofoperation,youmayobservevaporcoming
operating temperature, the level of the engine coolant from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
(antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
indicatedonthebottle.
humidityaccumulatingontheradiatorandbeingvapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant(antifreeze)toentertheradiator.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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