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Chrysler Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is generally a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are generally half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely paramount. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the prime ingredient in the current term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the correct coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram a call at 8136948784 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Chrysler has developed its own coolant or requires a apparent coolant that is unique to exact years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, purple blue, green, red, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Copious models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Courtesy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To search all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram directly at a hopeful rate.

Chrysler Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three basic services.

  • Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of sediment, corrosion, particles,and rust
  • Refilling the system with the helpful coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
  • Flushing the entire system thoroughly

What happens if my Chrysler runs out of coolant?

Your Chrysler doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a marvelous percentage assortment or your Chrysler engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or meager fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How much coolant does a Chrysler take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly alternative level of coolant. To see the proper amount essential you should always check your Chrysler owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avert burns, make sure your automobile engine is nice before checking your coolant level.

How long does Chrysler coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are several types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For definitive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replaced, check your Chrysler maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram a call at 8136948784 now and ask one of our factory-trained mechanics or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

What kind of coolant does Chrysler use?

There are several types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always mean the same thing. It's basic to reference your Chrysler owner's manual for the decisive type of coolant crucial and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chrysler trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the acceptable coolant is used. Give Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram a call today!

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Chrysler?

Common symptoms that your Chrysler needs a coolant flush are:

  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Sometimes, albeit remote, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Sediment or rust will be distinguishable in the coolant
  • Your temperature gauge will read accurately above instinctive with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Coolant will ordinarily leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.

How often should you change coolant in a Chrysler?

Typically, you should have your Chrysler coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we will check your fluid levels and diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make courageous it's diluted correctly. It's valuable to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make courageous you catch any issues before they cause serious damage. When it comes to your Chrysler engine, it's better safe than apologetic.

What color coolant does Chrysler use?

It's marvelous to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are ordinarily green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be bold to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Chrysler, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Chrysler to Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram or give us a call at 8136948784. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save today.