Cooling System Flow - 2.4L

2013 Dodge and Ram Journey Crew, AWDSECTION Cooling System Flow - 2.4L
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  • 1 - WATER PUMP
  • 2 - RETURN TUBE
  • 3 - WATER PLENUM
  • 4 - PRIMARY THERMOSTAT
  • 5 - TRANSMISSION
  • 6 - INTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLER
  • 7 - COMBINATION COOLER
  • 8 - RADIATOR
  • 9 - SECONDARY THERMOSTAT
  • 10 - CYLINDER BLOCK
  • 11 - CYLINDER HEAD
  • 12 - HEATER CORE

The primary purpose of a cooling system is to maintain engine temperature in a range that will provide satisfactory engine performance and emission levels under all expected driving conditions.

Fig 1: Cooling Flow - 3.6L Phoenix
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