coolant temperature DODGE MONACO 1965 1.G Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DETAILS
Your instruments provide Inlormation about whars happening under the hood. That's why It 's a good idea lor you to check them frequently as you drive. Eye-ease paint is applied to the instrument cluster area to eliminate glare.
1. SPEEDOMETER-Located directly 10 front of you for easy visibility. At night the speedometer is softly lighted and glare­less.
2. GASOLINE GAUGE-With ignition key in ON posillon the pointer will indicate the amount of fuel \0 gasoline tank.
3. ODOMETER-This group of numbers tells you tolal mileage the car has been driven in miles and tenths of miles.
4. TEMPERATURE GAUGE-Indicates en­gine coolant temperature. Pointer will normally slay near center while driving. If the pointer rises suddenly or remains on " H " while driving, stop car, turn oft engine and do not operate car until cause is located and corrected.
S. OIL PRESSURE LlGHT-A red glow informs you immediately if engine oil
pressure drops below normal. This light is
positive and unvarying, and catches your attention at once. Red light should not be on except momentarily when engine is first started or is operating at idle. If light stays on while driving, do not operate car until cause of low oil pressure is located and corrected. Light indicates lack of oil pressure, not the amount of oil in the crankcase.
6. ALTERNATOR INDICATOR-Indicates whether battery is being charged (" e ") or discharged (" 0") . Pointer will normally stay centered while driving when battery is fully charged and no lights or accessories are in use.
7. TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS-Light flashes in unison with outside lights when turn signal is applied. On Monaco models the turn signal indicators are located, instead on the front edge of each front fender.
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Normal Cooling (cooling with fresh air):
When the desired amount of cooling is obtained with "Max A/C ", you can continue cooling with fresh outside air for added
comfort by pushing the "A /C" bullon and adjusting the Fan Switch to change fan speed to suit occupants' requirements. If less cool­
ing is desired move the Fan Switch to "low "
speed and re-adjust the Cooling Oullets for indirect cooling. For warmer air move the Temperature Control lever to the right.
o Floor Air Controls: Cool air can be directed onto the feet of driver and passenger by mov­ing either of two controls mounted on air conditioning housing under the instrument panel. Controls are marked "Floor Air."
Cooling for Special Conditions: Your Air Conditioner is unique in providing maximum dehumidified air at the most comfortable
weather conditions above sooF. During rainy or muggy weather operate the system as
usual, using the Temperature Control lever to clear the windows and provide interior
comfort.
If the outside air is extremely humid or too
warm for cooling with fresh air as previously
described, push the "Max A/C " bullon. This is also recommended when driving through areas which are extremely dusty or have
objectionable odors. Incidentally, your Air Conditioner makes driving more enjoyable dunng the hay fever season by filtering pollen
out of the air.
NOTES: Operate your Air Conditioning
system as described in Normal Cooling (cool­ing with fresh air) 5 minutes each week during the cold winter months. This will
allow fluids to circulate and extend life of the
system. When driving through heavy traffic additional cooling may be required. If this
situation is encountered, operate the trans­mission in a lower gear range. When slopped
in congested traffic, especially if towing a trailer it may be necessary to depress the accelerator pedal slighlly for fast idle oper­
ation. Air Conditioned cars must be protected
with permanent type anti· freeze during
summer to 1-15°F. or lower to prevent the heater core from freezing. Coolant with anti­freeze concentrations less than 40% should
not be used for mOre than one season.

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CAUTION: To prevent possible wiring damage, certain precautions should be observed: It IS essential when replacing the cables on the battery, or when uSing a "booster" battery, thai the positive cable IS attached to the positive post and the negative cable IS attached to Ihe negative post. The negative cable IS attached to the engine block. Battery posts are marked plus (+ ) and minus (-). Also, If a "fast charger" is used while battery IS in car, disconnect both car battery cables before connecting the charger to battery. Do not use a "fast charger" to provide starting voltage.
which requires the following service attention. Two types are used -one has a wrapper on the carburetor air cleaner, and other does not. With Wrapper: Do the following every 6 months-inspect venhlator valve operation, clean filler cap, InSpect and clean air cleaner element and wash outer wrapper In kerosene and shake or blot dry. Every year-replace ventilator valve. Every two years-replace air cleaner element and wrapper. Without Wrapper: Do the follOWing at each change of engine Oil-inspect ventilator valve operation, Inspect and clean air cleaner element. Every year-replace ventilator valve and replace air cleaner element. More frequent servicing Crankcase Ventilation System. The engine in may be required if the car IS used for short. your car was equipped at the factory with a trip driving and prolonged engine idling. posItive ventilating system to reduce the emission of harmful fumes into the at mos· Ant/·Freele. So that your cooling system Will phere. Periodic and proper inspection and operate without freezing and Without over· cleaning of thiS valve is essential for good heating due to rust formation, the following engine performance and durability. Valve procedures should be observed. operation should be checked every 6 months O . . . by your Dealer, and more frequently if car IS Fall. Open ~adlator dralncock and remo~e used for short-trip driVing and prolonged threaded drain plugs In engine block to drain engine idling. Replace valve once a year. cooling system. Mov~ heat~r selector lever to ''HI'' or "Heat" position (If so eqUipped) to A special crankcase ventilation system is permit draining the heater lines. Thoroughly used on cars built for the state of California flush cooling system with clear water, then
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close radiator draincock and replace engine block drain plugs. Install MoPar Anti·Freeze (or other high-quality equivalent) to assure cooling system protection for the lowest anticipated temperature in the area where vehicle IS operated dUring the winter months. The cooling system should contain a minimum of 400:, anll-freeze for proper corrosion protection. I n geographiC areas where anli· freeze protecllon IS not necessary, after flushing, fill with clear water and add MoPar Rust ReSistor (or other hlgh·quality co~rosion inhibitor) to prevent the formation of rust deposits. This service IS reqUired annually.
It the vehicle was placed into service after January I , 1965, the first required Fall cooling system service may be eliminated. With the approach of cool weather, however, it IS very important to test the coolant for adequate anti-freeze protection and InSpect the system for eVidence of rust or leaks.
Only glycols and synthetic alcohol (Methanol) are acceptable bases for automobile anti­freeze. Solutions containing salts, sugar, honey, glucose, mineral oils, kerosene or similar material should never be used in the cooling system.
@Coolant Level: Have the coolant level checked during each stop at the gasoline station. Add water to bring level to about I-~' below the bottom of the filler neck. Overfilling Will dilute the anti-freeze and also result In coolant loss through the overflow tube. CAUTION: DriVing in heavy traffic, at high altitudes, or In very hot weather may build up pressure in the cooling system. When removing the cap place a cloth over the cap, turn left to first stop, allowing steam to escape through overflow tube, then remove cap.