Dodge Caliber Coolant

Dodge Caliber Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is ordinarily a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely essential. This seemingly isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the central ingredient in the popular term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be mixed to construct the proper coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Bill Estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM a call at 3178540239 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service experts handle your coolant flush.

Every car manufacturer, including Dodge has developed its own coolant or requires a exact coolant that is unique to individual years and models. There are several colors of coolants to assist distinguish every including green, purple yellow, blue, red, and orange. It is critical to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your car. Numerous models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

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What color coolant does Dodge Caliber use?

It's vital to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. So evidently, there's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are ordinarily green, yet, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, constantly be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're utilizing. When looking for the correct coolant for your Dodge Caliber, you need to constantly check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are utilizing the right coolant is to send your Dodge Caliber to Bill Estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM or give us a call at 3178540239. Schedule service online and use one of our multiple coolant flush coupons to save today.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Dodge Caliber?

Common symptoms that your Dodge Caliber needs a coolant flush are:

• Your temperature gauge will read far above normal with the engine on for a few minutes.
• Your check engine light may turn on
• Coolant will usually leak out when the engine is functioning. Check the ground when you park.
• Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
• Steam will come from the radiator or hood
• Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
• Unexpected grinding noises can come from the engine
• Your heater may stop working

How often should you change coolant in a Dodge Caliber?

Normally, you should have your Dodge Caliber coolant flush concluded each 30,000 miles or each two years. There are certain instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Bill Estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, we will check your fluid levels and check out it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted perfectly. It's vital to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause dramatic damage. When it comes to your Dodge Caliber engine, it's better secure than sorry.

Dodge Caliber Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three central services.

• Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, particles, sediment,and rust
• Flushing the complete system thoroughly
• Replenishing the system with the appropriate coolant and delicately measuring the dilution percentage

What kind of coolant does Dodge Caliber use?

There are multiple types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more bewildering, the color of the coolant doesn't constantly mean the same thing. It's important to reference your Dodge Caliber owner's manual for the specific type of coolant necessary and the specific intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Dodge Caliber factory certified service mechanics for any details you need. We can still schedule you an appointment to make sure the right coolant is used. Give Bill Estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM a call today!

What happens if my Dodge Caliber runs out of coolant?

Your Dodge Caliber doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a precise percentage range or your Dodge Caliber engine parts can start to rust, break, or become irreplaceably damaged. If you run out of coolant totally due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How long does Dodge Caliber coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many types of coolants. Up until the mid-1990s there was virtually only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not suggested for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For particular data on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Dodge Caliber maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Bill Estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM a call at 3178540239 today and ask one of our OEM-trained technicians or advisers. You can again book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

How much coolant does a Dodge Caliber take or need?

Every make and model requires a distinct level of coolant. To see the precise amount needed you should always check your Dodge Caliber owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Bill Estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your car engine is cool before checking your coolant level.