Routine Coolant Level Check

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Do not remove pressure bottle cap for routine coolant level inspections.

The coolant pressure bottle provides a quick visual method for determining the coolant level without removing the pressure cap. See Fig 1.

With the engine cold, the coolant level in the coolant pressure bottle should be in the COLD FILL RANGE. See Fig 2.

With the engine warmed up, the coolant level should be above the COLD FILL RANGE.

Fig 1: Coolant Pressure Bottle & Cap

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - PRESSURE CAP

2 - COOLANT PRESSURE BOTTLE

Fig 2: Cold Fill Range

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.