Coolant flush
#1
10-09-2014, 12:04 PM
#4
10-12-2014, 11:10 AM
Conventional antifreeze is not the right fluid to use. Not sure about the 50/50 mix? That would mean 50% water is on your aluminum head. The dealer has recommended using 100% XLC but you can use 50/50 if it's distilled water.
This applys to most 1990 and after models, unless you have the Range Rover 2003-2005 with BMW engine (which uses a special blue mix). If your vehicle already has green DO NOT MIX WITH XLC ORANGE it creates a gel that can ruin the motor. Make sure to flush the whole system before switching to the correct anti-freeze.
This applys to most 1990 and after models, unless you have the Range Rover 2003-2005 with BMW engine (which uses a special blue mix). If your vehicle already has green DO NOT MIX WITH XLC ORANGE it creates a gel that can ruin the motor. Make sure to flush the whole system before switching to the correct anti-freeze.
Last edited by LR1LE50th; 10-12-2014 at 11:17 AM.
#5
10-13-2014, 07:54 AM
Conventional antifreeze is not the right fluid to use. Not sure about the 50/50 mix? That would mean 50% water is on your aluminum head. The dealer has recommended using 100% XLC but you can use 50/50 if it's distilled water.
This applys to most 1990 and after models, unless you have the Range Rover 2003-2005 with BMW engine (which uses a special blue mix). If your vehicle already has green DO NOT MIX WITH XLC ORANGE it creates a gel that can ruin the motor. Make sure to flush the whole system before switching to the correct anti-freeze. What Anti-Freeze (Coolant) Do I Put In My Type of Land Rover or Range Rover? - YouTube
This applys to most 1990 and after models, unless you have the Range Rover 2003-2005 with BMW engine (which uses a special blue mix). If your vehicle already has green DO NOT MIX WITH XLC ORANGE it creates a gel that can ruin the motor. Make sure to flush the whole system before switching to the correct anti-freeze. What Anti-Freeze (Coolant) Do I Put In My Type of Land Rover or Range Rover? - YouTube
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#6
10-13-2014, 10:39 AM
Conventional antifreeze is not the right fluid to use. Not sure about the 50/50 mix? That would mean 50% water is on your aluminum head. The dealer has recommended using 100% XLC but you can use 50/50 if it's distilled water.
This applys to most 1990 and after models, unless you have the Range Rover 2003-2005 with BMW engine (which uses a special blue mix). If your vehicle already has green DO NOT MIX WITH XLC ORANGE it creates a gel that can ruin the motor. Make sure to flush the whole system before switching to the correct anti-freeze. What Anti-Freeze (Coolant) Do I Put In My Type of Land Rover or Range Rover? - YouTube
This applys to most 1990 and after models, unless you have the Range Rover 2003-2005 with BMW engine (which uses a special blue mix). If your vehicle already has green DO NOT MIX WITH XLC ORANGE it creates a gel that can ruin the motor. Make sure to flush the whole system before switching to the correct anti-freeze. What Anti-Freeze (Coolant) Do I Put In My Type of Land Rover or Range Rover? - YouTube
Take a look at the product data sheet. They do not give stats for 100% XLC. It starts at 50% and goes down. They also recommend a min of 33 vol. % of XLC and no more than 70% in the coolant solution.
https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/...&docFormat=PDF
I used Peak Global Lifetime. PEAK | GLOBAL LIFETIME 50/50 | Antifreeze / Coolants | Auto Products
I used the full strength not the 50/50 premix and diluted down to 50/50.
Last edited by acamato; 10-13-2014 at 10:43 AM.
#8
10-14-2014, 07:42 AM
You never want to use 100% coolant. It needs to be mixed with water to get the best freeze protection. Coolant also transfers heat slower than water. A 50/50 mix is the middle ground for good freeze protection and heat transfer.
Take a look at the product data sheet. They do not give stats for 100% XLC. It starts at 50% and goes down. They also recommend a min of 33 vol. % of XLC and no more than 70% in the coolant solution.
https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/...&docFormat=PDF
I used Peak Global Lifetime. PEAK | GLOBAL LIFETIME 50/50 | Antifreeze / Coolants | Auto Products
I used the full strength not the 50/50 premix and diluted down to 50/50.
Take a look at the product data sheet. They do not give stats for 100% XLC. It starts at 50% and goes down. They also recommend a min of 33 vol. % of XLC and no more than 70% in the coolant solution.
https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/...&docFormat=PDF
I used Peak Global Lifetime. PEAK | GLOBAL LIFETIME 50/50 | Antifreeze / Coolants | Auto Products
I used the full strength not the 50/50 premix and diluted down to 50/50.
This seems more challenging than I thought ahha. I am getting different answers. All I wanted to do is go to Auto Zone, pick up some coolant and fill it up. No mixing, diluting, etc...
#9
10-14-2014, 09:20 AM
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There is no drain plug however if you remove the lower LH side (drivers side) waterpump bolt (11mm head) it will drain 75% of the coolant . Then remove plug in LH rear of block (square head) to drain down to 90%. Pulling the lower hose drains well but blows coolant all over making a helluva mess. Use a 50/50 mix of XLC to refill
#10
10-14-2014, 09:38 AM
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