2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 381
2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Manual
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380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If an examination of your engine compartment shows no • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, also keep the front of • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. the condenser clean. • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install added, the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may also be protected against freezing. result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are performance, poor gas mileage, and increased required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle emissions. does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling Brake System system should be pressure tested for leaks. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled/deionized water for proper corrosion protection of your engine, which contains aluminum components. Fluid Level Check - Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if the "Brake Warning Light" is on. If necessary, add fluid to bring level to the full mark on the side of the reservoir of