2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 384

382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Check the 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 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. drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. Cooling System - Drain, Flush, And Refill If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of the old antifreeze solution. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubRefer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection maintenance intervals. at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for Selection Of Coolant leaks. Use only the manufacturer's recommended coolant. ReWith the engine at normal operating temperature (but fer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Mainnot running), check the cooling system pressure cap for taining Your Vehicle" for further information. proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to