2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 553

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Coolant Level 2.4L Engine - the coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine idling and warm to normal operating temperature, the level of the coolant in the bottle should be between the "ADD" and "FULL" lines, shown on the bottle. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine 3.6L Engine - the level of the coolant in the pressurized coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. coolant bottle should be between the "COLD" and If an examination of your engine compartment shows no "FULL" range on the bottle when the engine is cold. evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. freeze point or replacing engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the your service attendant of this. As long as the engine opercoolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) ating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant bottle must also be protected against freezing. (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. 7