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How much coolant?
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:47 am
by cptnsolo77
Planning to do a coolant flush this weekend ( radiator & block ) but not sure how much coolant I will need. Im guessing 2 gallons???I did a search & found plenty of topics on "what type" but not how much.How much does the radiator & block hold anyway?
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:54 am
by houseofbugs
It takes 2 gallons of Dexcool 50/50 with water
Re: (houseofbugs)
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 9:20 am
by jhugh
I think it's around 7 quarts, so a little less than 2 Gals.Don't premix the coolant - it's tough to end up with the right 50/50 mix in the end because you probably will not get all the flush water out. Add 1/2 the system capacity in straight coolant then top off with water and you are all set. You can mix the stuff you put in the overflow tank.As for what type, that's up to you. If you get all the Dexcool out you can use something else. I don't run Dexcool and it's been fine.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 10:34 pm
by cptnsolo77
Thx guys. I havent done my coolant flush yet. I already have a Gallon of prestone so ill just pick up another one.