# Changing anti-freeze in a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-anti-freeze-in-a-2005-chrysler-town-country/22802>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [December 2, 2008, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-anti-freeze-in-a-2005-chrysler-town-country/22802 "2008-12-02T01:14:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![mharnisch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@mharnisch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mharnisch)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-anti-freeze-in-a-2005-chrysler-town-country/22802/1 "2008-12-02T01:14:40Z")

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I want to change the anti-freeze in my daughter’s 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan that she just purchased. The owner’s manual says to use Mopar anti-freeze. I want to use Prestone, if at all possible, or at least another well known brand. However, I am confused as to what type to buy. The old anti-freeze is orange or red in color, not your typical green. The manual says to use HOAT type anti-freeze. Can anyone help me out on what to get? Also, does anyone know where the engine coolant drain plug is located on the engine block? Anyone have experience changing anti-freeze in a Town & Country before?

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**Author:** ![galant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/77aa72/32.png) [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-anti-freeze-in-a-2005-chrysler-town-country/22802/2 "2008-12-02T05:05:55Z")

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The HOAT antifreeze is what you have to use. I think autozone has one, the brand is Xerex, maybe with a different spelling. Should be $8-10 per gallon and it is not mixed with water. From my understanding nowadays the color of the antifreeze does not mean anything!

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2008, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-anti-freeze-in-a-2005-chrysler-town-country/22802/3 "2008-12-02T11:18:20Z")

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Well Mopar is a well known brand. I don’t know what class of antifreeze your car requires, but it is important to use the type that the manufacturer calls for.