RAM 1500 Van V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Coolant: Description and Operation
General Information
PURPOSE
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.
WARNINGS:
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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.
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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.
CAUTIONS:
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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.
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Dispose of glycol base coolant properly, contact your dealer or government agency for location of collection center in your area.
NOTE: Chrysler Corporation recommends Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant or a high quality, ethylene glycol base antifreeze/coolant, with a silicate inhibitor.