2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 372

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. 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 If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling from the front of the engine compartment. This is norsystem should be pressure tested for leaks. mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. your engine, which contains aluminum components. 7