2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System Ð Drain, Flush and Refill
The system should be drained, flushed, and re

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This
coolant can be used up to five years or 102,000 mi (170
000 km) before repla

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual WARNING!
²The warning words ªDO NOT OPEN HOTº on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual When additional coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a
few

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual ²Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performanc

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual BRAKES
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte-
nance Schedules.
WARNING!
Ridi

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual NOTE:Inspection of brake hoses should be performed
whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine
oil change. Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots. If th

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual WARNING!
²Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
²Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling
point