Adding Additional Coolant
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Viper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The warning words "DO NOT OPEN HOT" on the pressure cap is a safety precaution. When hot, pressure builds up in cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, the pressure cap should not be removed while the system is hot or under pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not use well water or suspect water supply in cooling system. Use only a 50/50 mixture of the specified ethylene glycol type antifreeze/coolant and distilled water. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - DESCRIPTION)
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When additional coolant is needed, it should be added to the coolant pressure bottle.
For coolant service schedules. Refer to MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .
- Try squeezing the upper radiator hose to determine if the cooling system is still pressurized.
- Place a shop towel over the pressure cap and turn to the first stop. Wait to see if any pressure is released. When no pressure is released, press down on the cap and turn to the second stop. Remove cap. See Fig 1.NOTE: If the coolant pressure bottle is completely empty, (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - FILLING COOLING SYSTEM) .
- If there is some coolant in coolant pressure bottle, slowly fill coolant pressure bottle.
Do Not overfill the coolant pressure bottle. With the engine cold, the coolant level should be in the COLD FILL RANGE on coolant pressure bottle. See Figure.
| 1 - COOLANT PRESSURE CAP |
| 2 - ENGINE OIL FILL |
| 3 - BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR |
| 4 - CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR |
| 5 - POWER STEERING FLUID |
| 6 - ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK |
| 7 - WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR |