Ram Dakota Top off coolant at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(4)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(4)

Top off coolant Service

How much does a Top off coolant cost?

On average, the cost for a Ram Dakota Top off coolant is $114 with $19 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2011 Ram DakotaV6-3.7LService typeTop off coolantEstimate$152.49Shop/Dealer Price$171.87 - $207.49
2011 Ram DakotaV8-4.7LService typeTop off coolantEstimate$132.49Shop/Dealer Price$151.88 - $187.52
Show example Ram Dakota Top off coolant prices

What is topping off the coolant all about?

A car’s coolant is an important part of the vehicle’s operating system. Not only does it absorb the 62-percent of lost energy in a typical gas engine, it also maintains an optimal temperature for fuel efficiency and emissions control. Of course, it also supplies much-needed warmth via the heater and defrosting systems.

It’s worthwhile having a mechanic check the coolant level in your car on a routine basis, simply to prevent any problems that might occur down the road. This is something that should only be done when the engine is cool, as the coolant mix reaches very high temperatures, and is under pressure when hot, so it can spray out of the radiator and cause severe burns. We recommend leaving this to our professional mechanics.

Keep in mind:

  • The installation of an overflow bottle (customary in the automotive industry) should help coolant levels stay normal.
  • Coolant is a mixture of water and anti-freeze in a specified ratio.
  • Many motorists completely ignore their car’s cooling system until there’s a problem.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle engine is allowed to cool till coolant can be checked for safety
  • The radiator cap is removed and fluid level is checked
  • The coolant is filled with 50/50 coolant mix to the fill level
  • The radiator cap is reinstalled
  • The engine is run till fully warm and checked for leaks

Our recommendation:

If you are finding cause to have the radiator coolant level checked frequently, have one of our mechanics check your car for an underlying cooling system issue.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to top off the coolant?

  • Car overheats
  • Car ejects coolant onto the ground

How important is this service?

Since overheating can damage important parts of the car’s engine, such as the cylinder head, which can warp and require removal and “skimming,” it’s worthwhile having one of our mechanics check your car's fluid levels at every routine maintenance service.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ram mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ram owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(4)

Rating Summary
4
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0

Adam

16 years of experience
64 reviews
Adam
16 years of experience
Ram Dakota V8-4.7L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Rear) - Irving, Texas
Adam is very skilled and reliable.

Michael

4 years of experience
249 reviews
Michael
4 years of experience
Ram Dakota V8-4.7L - Car is not starting - Greenfield, Indiana
Michael carefully checked out problem and determined the problem, gave me a quote and set up a appointment while he was here!

Steven

21 years of experience
200 reviews
Steven
21 years of experience
Ram Dakota V8-4.7L - Spark Plugs - Irving, Texas
He was great. A lot of knowledge and very productive!

Michael

4 years of experience
249 reviews
Michael
4 years of experience
Ram Dakota V8-4.7L - Starter - Greenfield, Indiana
Fast, on time knew what to do and did it!

Excellent Rating

(4)

Rating Summary
4
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
Number of Ram Dakota services completed
44+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ram MECHANICS
300+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Long Does a Points & Condenser Last?
Your Your engine uses air and gasoline to operate. However, it needs to combust that gas, which means it needs a spark. Sparkplugs are used for that purpose, but they must get their power from somewhere. In newer models, ignition...
How to Upgrade to Synthetic Oil
Choosing to switch your vehicle from conventional oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-regular-and-synthetic-motor-oil) to synthetic oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/synthetic-oil-should-you-upgrade-from-conventional-to-synthetic-by-grace-fitzgerald) can be one of the best and easiest choices you can make toward keeping your vehicle in top shape. While the steps to make the switch are...
How to Replace a Secondary Air Injection Hose
A car's secondary air injection system allows oxygen into the exhaust. If a hose is faulty, a car may have increased emissions and performance issues.

How do I open the hood?

Opening the hood is the vital first step in being able to keep track of maintenance items like oil level, coolant level, power steering fluid level, air filter condition and more. Thankfully, it’s easy to do on the Altima. Here’s...

Engine overheating

Hi there. I would strongly recommend pressure testing the cooling system to ensure your vehicle does not have any leaks or pressure drops. Also, be sure to bleed the cooling system thoroughly. It is imperative to bleed the cooling system...

My spider gears in the rear end keep busting. Chunk isn't harmed. What is the problem?

Hello there, thanks for writing in. The spider gears are only used when you are turning left or right, unless you have two differently-sized tires on the same axle, in which then the spider gears will turn all the time....

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com