Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Coolant: Description and Operation
General Information
The cooling system is designed around the coolant. Coolant flows through the engine water jacket absorbing heat produced during engine operation. The
coolant carries the heat to radiator and heater core. Here it is transferred to the ambient air passing through the radiator and heater core fins. The coolant
also removes heat from the automatic transmission fluid in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
WARNING: Antifreeze is an ethylene glycol base coolant and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. if swallowed, drink two glasses of water and
induce vomiting. 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
running temperature, personal injury can result. avoid radiator cooling fan when engine compartment related service is performed, personal
injury can result.
CAUTION: Do not use straight antifreeze as engine coolant, inadequate engine running temperatures can result. Do not operate vehicle without proper
concentration of recommended ethylene glycol coolant, high running temperatures and cooling system corrosion can result.
The cooling system factory fill is a mixture of 50% Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze and 50% water. Using a suitable hydrometer, measure antifreeze
concentration in the radiator when the engine is cool. If the cooling system has recently been serviced, allow coolant to circulate for at least 20 minutes
before taking hydrometer reading. Properly mixed coolant will protect the cooling system to -37° C (-35° F). If the freeze protection is above -28° C
(-20° F), drain enough coolant from the cooling system to allow room to add antifreeze to achieve adequate protection.
Chrysler Corporation recommends Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant or a high quality, ethylene glycol base antifreeze/coolant, with a silicate inhibitor.
