Coolant Flush Question
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Coolant Flush Question
I'm getting ready to flush the coolant and have searched back through the posts for the procedure.I have 2 gallons of Dexcool and some Purple Ice. Here's what I plan to do:
1. Drain from bottom hose
2. Fill it back up
What am I missing? Some posts said to use 50% Dexcool and 50% Distilled water. Some mentioned filling up with distilled water and radiator flush, draining, fill with water only run 15 mins and drain again. Help please.
Thanks,
1. Drain from bottom hose
2. Fill it back up
What am I missing? Some posts said to use 50% Dexcool and 50% Distilled water. Some mentioned filling up with distilled water and radiator flush, draining, fill with water only run 15 mins and drain again. Help please.
Thanks,
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RE: Coolant Flush Question
To drain- disconnect hose from bottom of thermostat and drain.
Makesure you read your coolant container, depending on which you bought some come pre-diluted. In that case you can not and should not add distilled water. If it is concentrate then you will need to make a 50/50 mix.
To ensure you get a full flush repeat a couple times if you dont mind spending extra on lost coolant.
If you fill with straight water to get a good flush then make sure it is clear after your last drain.***Make sure it IS distilled water a large portion will stay in the engine block. ALSO, if this is the method you choose make sure touse concentrated coolant when filling bak up to get the desired 50/50 mix.
To be confident on your mix, spend the extra few bucks and pre-mix the coolant and drain and fill a couple times(betweendrain outsyou need to run the engine to operating temp to ensure the coolant is being circulated)
Makesure you read your coolant container, depending on which you bought some come pre-diluted. In that case you can not and should not add distilled water. If it is concentrate then you will need to make a 50/50 mix.
To ensure you get a full flush repeat a couple times if you dont mind spending extra on lost coolant.
If you fill with straight water to get a good flush then make sure it is clear after your last drain.***Make sure it IS distilled water a large portion will stay in the engine block. ALSO, if this is the method you choose make sure touse concentrated coolant when filling bak up to get the desired 50/50 mix.
To be confident on your mix, spend the extra few bucks and pre-mix the coolant and drain and fill a couple times(betweendrain outsyou need to run the engine to operating temp to ensure the coolant is being circulated)
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