2013 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT - Page 506

504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (antiCheck engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery months (before the onset of freezing weather, where bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, Cooling System - Drain, Flush, And Refill flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough hose vertically down the face of the condenser. rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze) solution. ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for maintenance intervals. leaks. Selection Of Coolant With the engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock. Coolant Checks