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Dodge Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 5)

Make
Dodge
Model
Stratus Sedan
Engine
V6-2.7L
Year
2001
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 5
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Coolant: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION 

CAUTION:  Use of Propylene Glycol based coolants is not recommended, as they provide less freeze protection and less corrosion protection.

Do not mix coolant types. If coolant other than leopard Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent is added, the mixed coolant
will have a reduced service schedule.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion protection. Mopar) Antifreeze/Coolant, 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent ethylene glycol based coolant with corrosion inhibitors (called MOAT, for Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) is recommended. This coolant offers the best engine cooling without corrosion when mixed with 50% Ethylene Glycol and 50% distilled
water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant
solution. Mixing of coolants other than specified (non-HOAT), will reduce the 5 year/100,000 mile corrosion protection.

OPERATION 

The cooling system is designed around the coolant. The coolant must accept heat from the engine metal, in the cylinder head area near the exhaust
valves and engine block. The coolant carries heat to the radiator where the tube/fin radiator can transfer the heat to the air. Properly mixed, the coolant
raises the boiling point, prevents freezing in cold climates, and prevents corrosion.

WARNING:  ANTIFREEZE IS AN ETHYLENE GLYCOL BASED 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 OPENED OR UNMARKED CONTAINERS. WASH SKIN AND
CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE GLYCOL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
AND PETS. DISPOSE OF GLYCOL BASED 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.
 

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