2008 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON coolant temperature

community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children
do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open
containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine cold, the level of the coolant in the coolant
recovery bottle should be between the ranges indicated
on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your
service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month.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 kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
²Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 459
Center Lap Belts......................... 44
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 163
Certification Label....................... 364
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 328
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 184
Child Restraint........................61,62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............65,69
Child Seat............................62,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 161
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 445
Climate Control......................... 239
Clock.....................190,194,202,215,228
Clutch............................... 433
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 433
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 238
Compact Spare Tire...................... 339Compass.............................. 147
Compass Calibration..................... 147
Compass Variance....................... 148
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 143
Console, Overhead....................... 142
Contract, Service........................ 478
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 429
Cooling System......................... 426
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 428
Coolant Capacity...................... 464
Coolant Level......................426,430
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 429
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 427
Inspection........................... 430
Points to Remember.................... 430
Pressure Cap......................... 429
Radiator Cap......................... 429
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......427,464,465
Temperature Gauge..................... 181
488 INDEX

Emission Control System Maintenance......... 468
Emission Related Components.............. 419
Engine............................... 408
Air Cleaner.......................... 416
Block Heater......................... 261
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment Identification............... 408
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 465
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 361
Flooded, Starting...................... 259
Fuel Requirements..................... 464
Multi-Displacement..................... 326
Oil ...........................413,464,465
Oil Filler Cap......................... 414
Oil Selection.......................414,464
Oil Synthetic......................... 415
Temperature Gauge..................... 181
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 387
Event Data Recorder...................... 59Exhaust Gas Caution................76,361,426
Exhaust System....................76,425,426
Exterior Lighting........................ 130
Fabric Care............................ 445
Filters
Air Cleaner........................416,440
Engine Fuel.......................... 417
Engine Oil........................415,465
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 415
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 133
Flat Tire Stowage.....................392,398
Flooded Engine Starting................... 259
Fluid, Brake........................... 466
Fluid Capacities......................... 464
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 436
Power Steering........................ 421
490 INDEX

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 465
Fog Lights.......................132,184,463
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 166
Four Wheel Drive....................... 271
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 390
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 402
Front Axle (Differential)................... 434
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 439
Fuel................................. 357
Adding............................. 362
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 363
Filter............................... 417
Gauge.............................. 189
Octane Rating......................357,465
Requirements......................357,464
Tank Capacity........................ 464
Fuses................................ 447
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 150Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............363,409
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 357
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 358
Gauges............................... 179
Coolant Temperature.................... 181
Fuel................................ 189
Oil Pressure.......................... 180
Speedometer......................... 180
Tachometer.......................... 179
Voltmeter............................ 179
Gear Ranges........................263,269
Gear Ratios............................. 84
General Information.................18,120,357
Glass Cleaning.......................... 446
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 368
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 367
Guide, Body Builders...................... 6
GVWR............................... 364
INDEX 491
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