Coolant Fluid Exchange Service

Routine Engine Cooling System Maintenance & Coolant Fluid Exchange 101

The engine cooling system is responsible for a single vital function, helping the engine generate power within a specified temperature range by absorbing excessive heat and sending it out the engine bay. The engine cooling system gets the job done with several components working together. This includes a water pump that circulates coolant fluid through engine passages, hoses, and finally to the radiator where the heat is removed. The performance of the engine cooling system demands routine coolant fluid exchanges to remove the defective coolant and install genuine Mopar OEM coolant fluid.

What Are the Symptoms of Defective Coolant Fluid?

As coolant fluid breaks down with time, it loses its capacity to absorb excessive heat from the engine and associated consequences should be expected. It is always a good idea to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for coolant fluid exchanges at the specified mileage. However, if the coolant goes bad prematurely, the mileage nor the maintenance schedule matter because an exchange is needed to prevent engine overheating. If you experience any of these symptoms of defective coolant, you’re going to need a coolant fluid exchange:

• Engine’s temperature is hotter than usual
• Fluid found puddled under the vehicle or leaking (Mopar coolant is purple)
• Grinding noise
• Contaminants in coolant – rust, metal shavings, bits of dirt, etc.
• Smelling something like burnt sugar with possible steam from the engine compartment

Reduce Delays

If you make the mistake of delaying or avoiding the coolant fluid exchange service for too long, it will be problematic in the near future. Eventually, you will find that your car will be impossible to control and you will be at a higher risk of an accident when you are driving. This could also put a lot more strain on other parts of the vehicle, which could cost you a lot to fix.