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Hello,
I have browsed these forums here for the past couple of weeks and was wondering if you all have some answers for me. I have recently bought a 2018 JK Wrangler back in October with around 4600 miles on it. I do not remember the initial coolant level on the vehicle however remember it was within normal limits. Fast forward a few months in November or so and I noticed that when the engine was completely cold overnight the coolant level in the overflow bottle was just below the minimum line. I bought MOPAR OAT antifreeze and filled the overflow bottle to an inch above the minimum line when the engine was completely cold. This level held steady for a month or so. Fast forward to the past 2 weeks and I took about a 300 mile trip down to North Carolina (I live in Virginia) and noticed the coolant level dropped about a 1/4-1/2 of an inch (however it was somewhat warmer down there). When I returned home I let the vehicle sit and drove my other car, and upon checking my coolant today it was back sitting on the minimum line. Oil is non milky in appearance and no coolant smells. Is this downward fluctuation normal for vehicles due to the temperature being colder at night? The vehicle is under warranty still so I can bring it in to the dealer if necessary. Many thanks!
I have browsed these forums here for the past couple of weeks and was wondering if you all have some answers for me. I have recently bought a 2018 JK Wrangler back in October with around 4600 miles on it. I do not remember the initial coolant level on the vehicle however remember it was within normal limits. Fast forward a few months in November or so and I noticed that when the engine was completely cold overnight the coolant level in the overflow bottle was just below the minimum line. I bought MOPAR OAT antifreeze and filled the overflow bottle to an inch above the minimum line when the engine was completely cold. This level held steady for a month or so. Fast forward to the past 2 weeks and I took about a 300 mile trip down to North Carolina (I live in Virginia) and noticed the coolant level dropped about a 1/4-1/2 of an inch (however it was somewhat warmer down there). When I returned home I let the vehicle sit and drove my other car, and upon checking my coolant today it was back sitting on the minimum line. Oil is non milky in appearance and no coolant smells. Is this downward fluctuation normal for vehicles due to the temperature being colder at night? The vehicle is under warranty still so I can bring it in to the dealer if necessary. Many thanks!