2013 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 441

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor- • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at 50% OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporengine which contains aluminum components. ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow Points To Remember hoses are not kinked or obstructed. If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. condenser clean. • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in bottle must also be protected against freezing. unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. 7