Dodge 2009 Caravan User Manual

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When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimum
solution of 50% recommended MOPAR

௡ Antifreeze/

Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology), or equivalent, in water
should be used. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed
70%) if temperatures below

Ϫ34°F (Ϫ37°C ) are antici-

pated.

Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/engine coolant (antifreeze)
solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the
amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling
system.

Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.

NOTE:

Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will

decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.

Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery bottle.

The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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