The cooling system is designed around the coolant.
The coolant must accept heat from engine metal, in
the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and
engine block. Then carry this heat to the radiator
where the tube/fin radiator can give it up to the air.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder
heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion
protection. Mopar
t Extended Life Coolant (orange in
color) or the equivalent ethylene glycol base coolant
with corrosion inhibitors (called OAT, for Organic
Additive Technology) is recommended for best engine
cooling without corrosion, when mixed only to a
freeze point of -37°C (-35°F) to -59°C (-50°F). If it
loses color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush,
and replace with fresh properly mixed solution.
WARNING:
ANTIFREEZE IS AN ETHYLENE GLY-
COL BASE COOLANT AND IS HARMFUL IF SWAL-
LOWED OR INHALED. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK
TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. IF INHALED, MOVE TO FRESH AIR AREA.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
STORE IN OPEN OR UNMARKED CONTAINERS.
WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER
COMING IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE GLYCOL.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DISPOSE OF
GLYCOL BASE COOLANT PROPERLY, CONTACT
YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR
LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN YOUR
AREA. DO NOT OPEN A COOLING SYSTEM WHEN
THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR
HOT UNDER PRESSURE, PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT. AVOID RADIATOR COOLING FAN WHEN
ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELATED SERVICE IS
PERFORMED, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
RADIATOR
The radiators are cross-flow types (horizontal
tubes) with design features that provide greater
strength as well as sufficient heat transfer capabili-
ties to keep the engine satisfactorily cooled.
CAUTION:
Plastic tanks, while stronger than brass
are
subject
to
damage
by
impact,
such
as
wrenches, or heat from torch.
COOLANT PRESSURE BOTTLE CAP
The Coolant bottle is equipped with a pressure cap
which releases pressure at some point within a range
of 110 kPa
6 14 kPa (16 psi 6 2 psi) (Fig. 7).
The system will operate at higher than atmospheric
pressure which raises the coolant boiling point, thus
allowing increased radiator cooling capacity.
There is a spring-loaded vent valve in the center of
the cap that allows the system to pressurize and
depressurize without creating a vacuum. If the valve
is stuck open, coolant will escape to the overflow
hose. There is also a gasket in the cap to seal to the
top of the filler neck.
CAUTION: Use only the pressure cap specified for
this vehicle. Use of other pressure caps can lead to
coolant loss and overheating.
DUAL FAN MODULE
All models use electric motor driven fans. The fan
modules include a motor support and shroud. The
module is fastened to the radiator by screws with
square nuts and retaining clips (Fig. 8).
The dual fan module is a combination of 2 fans
mounted in a one piece shroud which operate at two
speeds and are simultaneously activated. The dual
fan system improves engine cooling and air condi-
tioning performance in hot weather and severe driv-
ing conditions, while reducing fan noise and power
consumption. Attempts to reduce high temperature
gauge reading by increasing engine speed, can
increase high temperature.
Fig. 7 Pressure Cap and Bottle
Fig. 8 Fan Module
7 - 4
COOLING
LH
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)