2013 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT - Page 510

508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antimaintain the proper level, it should be added to the freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant coolant bottle. Do not overfill. expansion bottle must also be protected against Points To Remember freezing. NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming required, the cooling system should be pressure tested from the front of the engine compartment. This is norfor 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% OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. engine which contains aluminum components. If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean.