Standard Procedure; Draining; Refilling - Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual

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CAUTION: Do not mix different types of coolant—corrosion protection will be severely reduced.

STANDARD PROCEDURE

DRAINING

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR DRAIN-
COCK WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN
OCCUR.
1. DO NOT remove the pressure cap first. With the engine cold, raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and locate
the radiator draincock.
Note: Radiator draincock is located on the left/lower side of radiator facing to rear of vehicle.
2. Attach one end of a hose to the draincock (2). Put the other end into a clean container. Open draincock and
drain the coolant from the radiator. This will also empty the coolant recovery reservoir (1). When the tank is
empty, remove the pressure cap and continue draining the cooling system.

REFILLING

1. Tighten the radiator draincock and the cylinder block drain plug(s) (if removed).
CAUTION: Failure to purge air from the cooling system can result in an overheating condition and severe
engine damage.
2. Fill system using a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze/coolant and low mineral content water. Fill the coolant recovery
reservoir to service line and install pressure cap.
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