2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 370
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
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370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. NOTE: It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the proper level of protection against freezing according to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. NOTE: Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant changes. When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, add the recommended concentration of antifreeze and water to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. NOTE: Failure to follow the antifreeze concentration and replacement recommendations, or failure to use antifreeze formulated to prevent corrosion of all cooling system metals, may result in radiator plugging, overheating, or cooling system leaks such as in core hole plugs. WARNING! Never add coolant to the radiator when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove pressure cap to cool an overheated engine. The coolant is under pressure and severe scalding could result. Recommended Engine Coolant Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.