Dodge Loses its Cool

Oct. 15, 2019
This bulletin applies to 2018 Dodge Caravan vehicles built on or after Dec. 10, 2017, and on or before Jan. 22, 2018. The customer may note that purple coolant is found on the ground. The issue may involve a leaking coolant recovery bottle.

This bulletin applies to 2018 Dodge Caravan vehicles built on or after Dec. 10, 2017, and on or before Jan. 22, 2018. The customer may note that purple coolant is found on the ground. The issue may involve a leaking coolant recovery bottle.

Confirm that the coolant level in the recovery bottle is at least 1-inch above the rubber hose plastic bottle nipple. If not, add coolant and run the engine for 5 minutes. Shut the engine off.

Using a paper towel, reach down to the connection between the rubber recovery hose and the coolant recovery bottle and inspect the towel for coolant.

Again using a paper towel, reach down to the bottom side of the recovery bottle and inspect the towel. If coolant leak was found in either location, replace the recovery bottle.

Recovery bottle......................................P/N 04677569AB

Antifreeze gallon, concentrate...............P/N  68163848AB

Antifreeze gallon, 50/50 pre-mix............P/N  68163849AB

Sponsored Recommendations

Tesla service, repair, and diagnostics

Keep update-to-date on how to maintain your customer's Tesla vehicles.

Tool Review: Ascot Supply 3/4" Drive 600 ft-lbs Split Beam Torque Wrench, No. 168-00600

Reviewed by Eric Moore, manager at DeMary Truck in Columbus, Ohio.

Diagnosing an engine misfire

Recognizing a misfire is the easy part; the challenge is determining its cause.

The ‘Iron Giant’

This technician spent two and half years putting together his ‘giant’ of a toolbox setup.

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Vehicle Service Pros, create an account today!