2005 Dodge Stratus Owner's Manual - Page 221
2005 Dodge Stratus Manual
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 221 Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. Clean the radiator by gently spraying water from a garden hose at the back of the core. Check the recovery bottle tank tubing for condition and tightness of connections at the bottle. Inspect the entire system for leaks. Coolant Recovery Bottle (2.7L Engine Shown) Do not remove the cap when the cooling system is hot. Cooling System - Drain, Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. The first change should not be required until 5 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever comes first. The coolant should be flushed and changed every two years or 36,000 miles (57,600 km) thereafter. 7