2014 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 585

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in condenser clean. the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install expansion bottle must also be protected against freezONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may ing. result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emisrequired, the cooling system should be pressure tested sions. for leaks. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Brake System minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS- In order to assure brake system performance, all brake 12106) and distilled water for proper corrosion protec- system components should be inspected periodically. tion of your engine which contains aluminum compo- Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper nents. maintenance intervals. • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. 7