2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 370

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner's responsibility to mainPlease review these recommendations for using Hybrid tain the proper level of protection against freezing acOrganic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR௡ NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or will require more frequent coolant changes. equivalent. Cooling System Pressure Cap • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that the engine coolant exceed 70%) if temperatures below Ϫ34°F (Ϫ37°C) are (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant anticipated. recovery bottle. • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. 7