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Charge air cooler — inter-cooler – Jeep 2015 Grand Cherokee - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are

required, the cooling system should be pressure tested

for leaks.

• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a

minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to

MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion

protection of your engine which contains aluminum

components.

• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow

hoses are not kinked or obstructed.

• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is

equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the

condenser clean.

• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter

operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY

the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in

unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,

poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.

Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler

The charge air cooler is positioned in front of the radiator

and the air conditioner condenser. Air enters the engine

through the air cleaner and passes through the turbo-

charger, where it is pressurized. This pressurized air

rapidly reaches high temperature. The air is then directed

through a hose to the charge air cooler and through

another hose to the intake manifold of the engine. This

cooling process enables more efficient burning of fuel

resulting in fewer emissions.
To guarantee optimum performance of the system, keep

the surfaces of the charge air cooler, condenser and

radiator clean and free of debris. Periodically check the

hoses leading to and from the charge air cooler for cracks

or loose clamps resulting in loss of pressure and reduced

engine performance.

94 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE