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DODGEQS

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2012 DODGE JOURNEY
2.4L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
65,000 MILES

Hi,
I was wondering if its possible for the engine of my car to stop working if I drove the car for a few days when the engine coolant was below the low mark?
I had an car accident and I got my car back from the body shop and they change the radiator support, Transmission cooler and all of the air conditioning, heating and other things on it.
Last night my car would not start and when I checked it I saw that the coolant was very low. Would it cause a bigger problem if they were to jumped start the car with that low level of engine coolant?

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HMAC300

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Not really, but you should have the coolant system pressure checked because you could may need a new radiator as I am assuming it was a front end collision. Also check the battery as that may have been damaged as well. Most places check battery for free including doing a load test as well as charging.

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Monday, June 13th, 2016 AT 12:11 PM

RENEE L

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Hi DodgeQs,

Here is a link to an article form this site that features written instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to load test your battery yourself. I have also included a link to our YouTube video on how to pressure check your cooling system. If you need further assistance please come back to 2CarPros.com.
We are always happy to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery

https://youtu.be/W8kra65m15c

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Monday, June 13th, 2016 AT 3:26 PM