Dodge 19S5 Polara Quick Manual page 40

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CAUTION : To prevent possible wiring
damage, certain precautions should be
observed : It IS essential when replacing the
cables on the battery, or when uSing a
"booster" battery, thai the positive cable IS
attached to the positive post and the negative
cable IS attached to Ihe negative post. The
negative cable IS attached to the engine block.
Battery posts are marked plus (+ ) and
minus (-). 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.
which requires the following service attention .
Two types are used -one has a wrapper on
the carburetor air cleaner, and other does not.
With Wrapper: Do the following every 6
months-inspect venhlator valve operation,
clean filler cap, InSpect and clean air cleaner
element and wash outer wrapper In kerosene
and shake or blot dry. Every year-replace
ventilator valve. Every two years-replace
air cleaner element and wrapper. Without
Wrapper: Do the follOWing at each change of
engine Oil-inspect ventilator valve operation,
Inspect and clean air cleaner element. Every
year-replace ventilator valve and replace
air cleaner element. More frequent servicing
Crankcase Ventilation System. The engine in may be required if the car IS used for short.
your car was equipped at the factory with a trip driving and prolonged engine idling.
posItive ventilating system to reduce the
emission of harmful fumes into the at mos· Ant/·Freele. So that your cooling system Will
phere. Periodic and proper inspection and operate without freezing and Without over·
cleaning of thiS valve is essential for good heating due to rust formation, the following
engine performance and durability. Valve procedures should be observed.
operation should be checked every 6 months
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by your Dealer, and more frequently if car IS Fall.
Open ~adlator dralncock and remo~e
used for short-trip driVing and prolonged threaded drain plugs
In
engine block to drain
engine idling. Replace valve once a year.
cooling system. Mov~ heat~r selector lever
to
''HI''
or "Heat" position (If so eqUipped) to
A special crankcase ventilation system is permit draining the heater lines. Thoroughly
used on cars built for the state of California flush cooling system with clear water, then
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close radiator draincock and replace engine
block drain plugs. Install MoPar Anti ·Freeze
(or other high-quality equivalent) to assure
cooling system protection for the lowest
anticipated temperature in the area where
vehicle IS operated dUring the winter months.
The cooling system should contain a minimum
of 400:, anll-freeze for proper corrosion
protection. I n geographiC areas where anli·
freeze protecllon IS not necessary, after
flushing, fill with clear water and add MoPar
Rust ReSistor (or other hlgh ·quality
co~rosion
inhibitor) to prevent the formation of rust
deposits. This service IS reqUired annually.
It the vehicle was placed into service after
January I , 1965, the first required Fall cooling
system service may be eliminated. With the
approach of cool weather, however, it IS very
important to test the coolant for adequate
anti-freeze protection and InSpect the system
for eVidence of rust or leaks.
Only glycols and synthetic alcohol (Methanol)
are acceptable bases for automobile anti-
freeze. Solutions containing salts, sugar,
honey, glucose, mineral oils, kerosene or
similar material should never be used in the
cooling system.
@Coolant Level: Have the coolant level checked
during each stop at the gasoline station. Add
water to bring level to about I -~' below the
bottom of the filler neck. Overfilling Will dilute
the anti-freeze and also result In coolant loss
through the overflow tube. CAUTION : DriVing
in heavy traffic, at high altitudes, or In very
hot weather may build up pressure in the
cooling system. When removing the cap place
a cloth over the cap, turn left to first stop,
allowing steam to escape through overflow
tube, then remove cap.