2015 DODGE DART engine coolant

Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) 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.
•Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106)
and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
your engine which contains aluminum components.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do 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 engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Fuel (1.4L Engines)13.2 Gallons50 Liters
Fuel (2.0L/2.4L Engines)14.2 Gallons54 Liters
Fuel (2.4L GT models only)15.8 Gallons60 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified)4 Quarts3.8 Liters
2.0L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)5 Quarts4.7 Liters
2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR® OAT Antifreeze/Engine Cool-
ant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
5.8 Quarts5.5 Liters
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR® OAT Antifreeze/Engine
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and pressurized coolant bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting
the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991 such as
MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE
grade.
Engine Oil – 2.0L and 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake
master cylinder as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change engine oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 623

Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes
First)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).**X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.XX
Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4Lturbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of thefollowing: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,delivery service (commercial service), off-road, des-ert operation or more than 50% of your driving is atsustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F(32°C).
XX X
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SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 625

About Your Brakes........................450
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................453
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............587
Adding Fuel.............................505
Adding Washer Fluid......................581
Additives, Fuel...........................503
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................63
Air Bag Components.....................62
Air bag Operation.......................67
Air Bag Warning Light....................68
Driver Knee Air Bag......................77
Enhanced Accident Response................83
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................87
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Front Passenger Knee Air bag...............77
If A Deployment Occurs...................82
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................77
Lighter Weight Passengers..................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............86
Occupant Classification Module (OCM)........68
Transporting Pets.......................109
Air bag Deployment........................62
Air bag Light.............................84
Air bag Maintenance........................86
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .575
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................577
Air Conditioning..........................390
Air Conditioning Controls...................390
Air Conditioning Filter.....................405
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............404
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................577
Air Conditioning System....................390
Air Pressure, Tires.........................478
Alarm
Arm The System........................20
Rearming The System.....................20
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Tamper Alert...........................22
Vehicle Security Alarm....................20
Alarm Light.............................315
Alarm, Panic.............................22
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................20
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................586
Capacities............................615
Disposal..............................589
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................453
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................318
Appearance Care.........................595
Assistance Towing.........................150
Assist, Hill Start..........................458
Auto Down Power Windows..................44
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................122
Automatic Door Locks......................36
Automatic Headlights......................237
Automatic High Beams.....................239
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........402
Automatic Transmission....................421
Adding Fluid..........................594
Fluid and Filter Changes..................595
Fluid Level Check.......................594
Fluid Type............................593
Gear Ranges...........................426
Special Additives.......................594
Autostick...............................443
Auto Unlock, Doors........................36
Auto Up Power Windows....................44
Battery.................................576
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........27
Belts, Seat...............................112
Bluetooth®
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or
Audio Device After Pairing................17610
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