Standard Procedure - Adding Additional Coolant
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
When additional coolant is needed, it should be added to the coolant pressure bottle.
WARNING:
DO NOT OPEN COOLING SYSTEM WHEN HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR. ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING COOLING SYSTEM.
- Try squeezing the radiator upper hose to determine if the 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 (Figure).NOTE: If the coolant pressure bottle is completely empty, (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING SYSTEM FILLING ).
- If there is some coolant in coolant pressure bottle, slowly fill coolant pressure bottle.