2013 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 629

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check bottle need only be checked once a month. with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MSpuddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground overfill. spills immediately. Points To Remember Coolant Level NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the from the front of the engine compartment. This is norengine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporindicated on the bottle. ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for 7