Ram Coolant

Ram Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is often a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are commonly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely prime. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the popular 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 respectable 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 consultants handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Ram has developed its own coolant or requires a confident coolant that is unique to exact years and models. There are many colors of coolants to aid distinguish each including red, purple blue, yellow, green, and orange. It is meaningful to do your research if you plan to browse, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Countless models will not be exciting even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Courtesy offers a assortment of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To shop 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 great price.

What happens if my Ram runs out of coolant?

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

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

Common symptoms that your Ram needs a coolant flush are:

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

Ram Coolant Flush

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

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

How often should you change coolant in a Ram?

Typically, you should have your Ram 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 inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted accurately. It's vital to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause perilous damage. When it comes to your Ram engine, it's improved protected than guilty.

How long does Ram coolant last?

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

How much coolant does a Ram take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly discrete level of coolant. To see the authentic reward fundamental you should always check your Ram owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and we'll answer each questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your vehicle engine is cold before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does Ram use?

There are numerous 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 designate the same thing. It's exciting to reference your Ram owner's manual for the detectable type of coolant needed and the precise intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ram trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the detailed coolant is used. Give Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram a call today!

What color coolant does Ram use?

It's imposing to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are regularly 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 regularly green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be positive to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Ram, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Ram to Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram or give us a call at 8136948784. Schedule service online and use one of our copious coolant flush coupons to save today.