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Cooling System Specifications Dodge Dakota I

ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval
5.9L Diesel24 Months Or 24,000 miles
All Others(1)
Coolant Capacity (2)
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager
2.5L(3) 8.5 (8.1)
3.0L & 3.3L(3) 10.0 (9.5)
Dakota
2.5L9.8 (9.3)
3.9L14.0 (13.2)
5.2L14.3 (13.5)
Pickup & Ramcharger
3.9L15.1 (14.3)
5.2L17.0 (16.1)
5.9L
Gasoline Engines15.5 (14.7)
Diesel Engines
A/T Models(4) 16.5 (15.6)
M/T Models(4) 15.5 (14.7)
RWD Van
3.9L14.6 (13.8)
5.2L16.5 (15.6)
5.9L
With Rear Heater16.0 (15.1)
Without Rear Heater15.0 (14.2)
Pressure Cap16 psi
Thermostat Temperature Rating
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager195°F (90°C)
Dakota195°F (90°C)
Pickup & Ramcharger
Gasoline EnginesInformation Is Not Available
Diesel Engines(5)
RWD VanInformation Is Not Available
(1) Drain and flush cooling system every 36 months or 52,500 miles, and then every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter. (2) Capacities listed are approximates. (3) Capacity includes one pt. (.4L) for coolant recovery tank. Add one qt. (.9L) for models with rear heater. (4) Add one qt. (.9L) for coolant recovery bottle. (5) Thermostat starts to open at 181°F (83°C), then fully opens at 203°F (95°C).
(1)Drain and flush cooling system every 36 months or 52,500 miles, and then every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter.
(2)Capacities listed are approximates.
(3)Capacity includes one pt. (.4L) for coolant recovery tank. Add one qt. (.9L) for models with rear heater.
(4)Add one qt. (.9L) for coolant recovery bottle.
(5)Thermostat starts to open at 181°F (83°C), then fully opens at 203°F (95°C).

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS