2014 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 637

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. Cooling System - Drain, Flush And Refill If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to MS-12106). Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals. NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber, properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. needed to be added to the system please contact your With the engine at normal operating temperature (but local authorized dealer. not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for Selection Of Coolant proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery 7