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What kind of antifreeze does a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 take?

What kind of antifreeze does a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 take?

Antifreeze/Coolant Prestone 1 Gallon Yellow 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.

What kind of coolant should I put in my Dodge Ram 1500?

15 people found this helpful. MoparĀ® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769), or the equivalent ethylene glycol base coolant with organic corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) is recommended.

Where is the coolant hose on a Dodge Ram?

Locate and loosen the hose clamp on the coolant hose with the flat head screwdriver. The coolant hose is located near the bottom of the serpentine belt underneath the front of the engine bay. Drain the coolant completely and reattach the coolant hose, tightening the hose clamp with the flat head screwdriver.

Which is the best antifreeze for a truck?

This antifreeze coolant for your truck includes patented P-restone CorGuard Technology, that protects against rust and corrosion of all cooling system metals, including aluminum to ensure that your engine always keeps it cool. Available here. 8. BMW 82141467704 Coolant / Antifreeze

How do you drain antifreeze from an engine?

Many types of antifreeze coolant are pre-mixed, so read the instructions on the bottle before diluting with water. If you need to completely drain the coolant, place a bucket underneath the coolant hose, near the front of the engine. Locate and loosen the hose clamp on the coolant hose with the flat head screwdriver.

What’s the best coolant for a Dodge Ram?

Next, we have the Zerex DEX-COOL Organic Acid Technology Antifreeze/Coolant 1 GA for the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup. This antifreeze coolant by Valvoline is a patented carboxylate formulation with a service life of up to five years or 150,000 miles and protects modern engine components from winter freezing and summer boiling.

How often should I change the coolant in my Dodge Ram?

A few more images would make this guide’s procedures crystal clear. You should check your coolant level every few months. If your Dodge overheats, you will need to check the coolant level and replace coolant.

Locate and loosen the hose clamp on the coolant hose with the flat head screwdriver. The coolant hose is located near the bottom of the serpentine belt underneath the front of the engine bay. Drain the coolant completely and reattach the coolant hose, tightening the hose clamp with the flat head screwdriver.

This antifreeze coolant for your truck includes patented P-restone CorGuard Technology, that protects against rust and corrosion of all cooling system metals, including aluminum to ensure that your engine always keeps it cool. Available here. 8. BMW 82141467704 Coolant / Antifreeze

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