engine coolant low, how to replace.

jeek.olllllllo

Banned

• Jul 27, 2013

• #1

Is there a write up or something? Or do I just buy some and pour it in? And what type do I buy?

 

Moochie

Active Member

• Jul 27, 2013

• #2

It needs to be Mopar approved HOAT coolant. I had a hard time finding it at the local auto parts store. I went to the dealership parts counter and paid a little more but, I was sure I got the right coolant.

 

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paychex.308

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• Jul 27, 2013

• #3

I think the Zerex G-05 is approved. I guess you just have to find it.

andrew -

 

jeeeep

Hooked

• Jul 28, 2013

• #4

Zerex is approved and has the additive - I found it locally at oreilly's and auto-zone

 

jeek.olllllllo

Banned

• Jul 28, 2013

• #5

But do I just pour it in? Or do I have to do something else?

 

wayoflife

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Staff member

• Jul 28, 2013

• #6

jeek.olllllllo said:

Is there a write up or something? Or do I just buy some and pour it in? And what type do I buy?

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What makes you think you're low? Are you looking at the reservoir bottle and if so, are you looking at it when it's hot or cold? Otherwise, just pour it in to the reservoir and make sure it's HOAT as mentioned.

 

Moochie

Active Member

• Jul 28, 2013

• #7

jeek.olllllllo said:

But do I just pour it in? Or do I have to do something else?

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Mix it with water, 50/50

 

wayoflife

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Staff member

• Jul 28, 2013

• #8

Moochie said:

Mix it with water, 50/50

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LOL!! What he said. Assuming you buy straight coolant, you need to mix it with water 50/50 and preferably with distilled water.

 

jeek.olllllllo

Banned

• Jul 28, 2013

• #9

wayoflife said:

What makes you think you're low? Are you looking at the reservoir bottle and if so, are you looking at it when it's hot or cold? Otherwise, just pour it in to the reservoir and make sure it's HOAT as mentioned.

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Moochie said:

Mix it with water, 50/50

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Thanks

Well I looked at it cold in the morning not starting it and it was right at the minimum and when I drove for an hour and it went up about an inch and a half