How do you put coolant in a Dodge Caravan?

How do you put coolant in a Dodge Caravan?

How to Add Coolant to a Dodge Caravan

1. Open the engine hood and prop it with the hood prop.
2. Remove the radiator cap from the filler tube.
3. Place a funnel into the filler tube.
4. Fill a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and distilled water into the radiator until the fluid level reaches the top of the filler tube.

What kind of antifreeze does a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan take?

Zerex 1 Gallon Yellow 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.

How do you drain coolant from a Dodge Caravan?

Raise the car with the floor jack and lower it onto the jack stands. Drain the coolant from the radiator by removing the drain plug and allowing the coolant to drain into a pan. Replace the drain plug. The heater hoses in a Dodge Caravan lead from the engine compartment through the firewall.

What does the reverse radiator on a caravan do?

The Caravan sends hot coolant to a small part that acts as a reverse radiator. It takes in heat from the coolant and sends it into the passenger compartment. This part, called the heater core, can leak. It is much easier and cheaper to replace it than repair it, and the replacement is something you can do with just a few tools.

Where is the drain plug on a Dodge Caravan?

Replace the drain plug. The heater hoses in a Dodge Caravan lead from the engine compartment through the firewall. Remove them by undoing the spring clamps with the pliers and moving them back along the hose. The heater core is located on the passenger side. Remove the panels and the dashboard.

Where are the heaters located on a Dodge Caravan?

The heater hoses in a Dodge Caravan lead from the engine compartment through the firewall. Remove them by undoing the spring clamps with the pliers and moving them back along the hose. The heater core is located on the passenger side. Remove the panels and the dashboard.