2015 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 546

544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antiequipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant condenser clean. expansion bottle must also be protected against freez• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter ing. operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may required, the cooling system should be pressure tested result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) for leaks. performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to Brake System MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion In order to assure brake system performance, all brake protection of your engine which contains aluminum system components should be inspected periodically. components. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow maintenance intervals. hoses are not kinked or obstructed.