Chrysler Plymouth 1962 Owner's Manual page 35

is attached to the engine block. Battery
posts are marked plus
(+)
and negative
(-). Also, if a "fast charger" is used while
battery is in car, disconnect both car battery
cables before connecting the charger to
battery. Do not use a "fast charger" to
provide starting voltage.
ANTI-FREEZE
So that your cooling system will continue to
operate free of corrosion and overheating,
t he following procedures must be observed.
FALL
Drain and flush cooling system with water.
If the tem perature gauge indicates overheat-
ing, or if the drained coolant is rust colored,
use MoPar Radiator Flush or MoPar Cool-
ing System Cleaner to remove cooling system
deposits. The old coolant should be discarded
and
not
reused.
To drain system, open radiator draincock
and remove plugs from underside of engine
block. Also disconnect
lower heater hose
(if
so equipped) and drain heater system. Flush
cooling and heater systems wit h water. Add
sufficient high-quality anti-freeze such as
MoPar (not less than 20 % of system ca-
pacity) with water to give cooling system
full protection at the lowest anticipated
temperature.
SPRING
Drain and flush cooling system. Refill with
water and a high-quality corrosion inhibitor,
such as MoPar Rust Resistor to protect
system during Summer months.
The Spring draining may be omitted under
t he following conditions; if the cooling sys-
tem was filled with anti-freeze at t he factory
or with MoPar Anti-freeze the previous Fall,
and if the coolant does not have a rusty
appearance.
CAUTION:
Glycols and alcohols are the only satisfac tory
bases commercially available for radiator
anti-freeze compounds. Solutions contain-
ing salts, sugar, honey, glucose, mineral oils,
kerosene or similar materials should never
be used in-the cooling system,
THERMOSTAT
Your new car is equipped with 180 degree
thermostat for use with permanent-type
anti-freeze. If you later prefer an alcohol
anti-freeze (non-permanent) use only a 160
degree thermostat.
REMOVAL OF RADIATOR CAP
Driving in heavy traffic, at high al titudes,
or in very hot weather, may build up pres-
sure in the cooling system. To remove cap
when
under pressure, place cloth over cap,
turn left to first stop, allowing steam to
escape through overflow tube, then remove
cap.
RECO MENDED ENGINE OIL GRADES
In Warm Climate, where temperature is always above
freezing (32 0
Fl,
use SAE 30 engine oil.
In Late Fall and Early Sprinu, with temperatures down as
low as 10 above zero, use SAE 20 W engine oil.
When the Temperature Drops
and you expect the thermom-
32
eter to reach 10 below zero, use SAE 10 W engine oil.
Multi-Viscosity Oils
like SAE 10 W-30 are satisfactory for
the grades indicated and included in the range designated.
Use an Oil which conforms to the requirements of American
Petroleum Institute classification "For Service MS."