2005 Dodge Viper Owner's Manual - Page 183

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 183 Cooling System Inspection WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don't open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. Check the coolant bottle tubing for condition and tightness of connection at reserve tank and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. NOTE: Check the front of the radiator for debris (leaves, paper, etc.) regularly. A build up of such material could lead to engine overheating. Do not remove the cooling system pressure cap when the cooling system is hot. 7