2011 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 444

442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points To Remember coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming system should be pressure tested for leaks. from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled water for humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporproper corrosion protection of your engine, which ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine contains aluminum components. coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. If an examination of your engine compartment shows no • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine