What coolant goes in a Dodge Journey?

What coolant goes in a Dodge Journey?

Zerex 1 Gallon Orange 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.

How do you put coolant in a 2010 Dodge Journey?

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1. Getting Started.
2. Open the Hood.
3. Find Reservoir. Locate the coolant reservoir and clean it.
4. Check Level. Determine the coolant level.
5. Add Coolant. Determine coolant type and add fluid properly.
6. Replace Cap. Secure the coolant reservoir cap.
7. Locate Hoses.
8. Assess Hoses.

What happens if you put more coolant than water?

Having too much water will not cool the engine as well as a 50-50 mix, and having too much antifreeze could cause your water pump to fail. Since antifreeze is much thicker than water, your water pump has to work twice as hard to pump pure antifreeze than it does a 50-50 mix.

Should I fill coolant to Max?

Fill the reservoir to the MAX line. Do not overfill it. The coolant mixture expands as it heats up and needs room to do so.

Can overfilling coolant cause check engine light?

Overfilling the coolant tank will NOT cause a check engine light.

What happens when coolant is low?

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What do I do if my engine coolant is low?

When the low coolant level warning light comes on, you should stop driving. Pull over to the side as soon as possible and shut off the engine to prevent any additional damage. Here are some reasons why the low coolant light can appear.

How much coolant should I put in my car?

So, you might ask how much coolant does my car need when empty? Your coolant reservoir tank should be at least 30% full. Most reservoir tank has min and max mark drawn on the side of the container. The most common cause of a coolant leak is a bad radiator cap, bad radiator fans, and loose radiator hose clamps.

How do you know if your car needs coolant?

5 Signs That Your Vehicle Needs An Antifreeze/Coolant Service

1. The temperature gauge reads hotter than normal when the engine is running.
2. Antifreeze leaks and puddles beneath your vehicle (orange or green fluid)
3. A grinding noise is coming from under the hood of your car.

Can I pour coolant directly into radiator?

If your radiator has an overflow tank, add the coolant to that. If there is no overflow tank or if the tank doesn’t empty back into your car’s cooling system, add the coolant directly to the radiator instead. You can use diluted coolant by itself, or a 50/50 mixture of concentrated coolant and distilled water.