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Windshield Washers
The fluid reservoir in the
engine compartment should
be checked
for fluid level
at
regular intervals. When freezing weather is
anticipated,
flush
out
the
water
in the reservoir by operating the
pump.
Fill
reservoir
with windshield washer
anti-freeze
(not
radiator
anti-freeze),
and operate
the system
for a few seconds
to
flush
out
the
residual water.
Mopar All Weather
Windshield
Washer
Solution
used with water
as
directed
on
the container,
aids
cleaning
action,
reduces freezing point to
avoid
line clog-
ging, and is not harmful
to
paint or
trim.
Cooling
System
-Inspection
Every
12
months
or at
the mileage
(kilometers) specified
in the
maintenance
chart,
inspect
entire system
for
leaks. Check
face
of
radiator for
any accumulation of
bugs,
leaves, etc.
If dirty, clean
the radiator
core
by
gently
spraying water from
a garden
hose
at
the back
of
the
core.
Check
the
reserve
tank tubing
for condition and
tightness
of
connections at
reserve tank and radiator.
With the car
at
normal
operating
temperature,
check
the radiator
cap
for
proper
vacuum
sealing
by draining
a small amount of
56
coolant from
the radiator drain
cock.lf
the
cap
is
sealing
properly,
the
coolant
will begin to drain from the reserve tank. DO
NOT
REMOVE THE RADIATOR
CAP
WHEN THE COOLING
SYS-
TEM
IS
HOT.
Check anti-freeze
coolant. If
below 44% (-20°F; -29°C) add
ethylene glycol anti-freeze
to
bring concentration to a
minimum
of 44%,
but not more than
70%.
Use only ethylene
glycol
anti-freeze
coolant
formulated to pre-
vent
corrosion
of
all cooling system
metals.
Mopar
Anti-Freeze is
recommended. Do not use plain
water alone
or
alcohol
base
anti-freeze
products.
Maintain
concentration
between 44% and
70%
for
protection against corrosion, boiling or freezing. If cool-
ant is dirty or rusty, discard
and
refill.
Note
:
Failure
to
follow anti-freeze
concentration
and replacment
recommendations; or failure to use anti-freeze formulated to
prevent corrosion of all
cooling system
metals; may
result
in
radiator plugging
and
consequent engine overheating or in
cool-
ing
system leaks,
such as in core hole
plugs,
and consequent loss
1
of
coolant.
Coolant
Level
The coolant
reserve system
provides a
quick
visual method for
determining that the
coolant
level
is adequate.
With the engine
idling, and
warmed
to the normal operating temperature, the
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