2011 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 478
2011 Dodge Journey Manual
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476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. 3.6L Engine - the level of the coolant in the pressurized coolant bottle should be between the "COLD" and "FULL" range on the bottle when the engine is cold. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point or replacing engine coolant (antifreeze). 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 Coolant Level 2.4L Engine - the coolant bottle provides a quick visual bottle. Do not overfill. method for determining that the coolant level is adPoints To Remember equate. With the engine idling and warm to normal operating temperature, the level of the coolant in the NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles bottle should be between the "ADD" and "FULL" lines, (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is norshown on the bottle. mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high