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How much coolant do our cars take when you refill the system and does anyone have any tips other than what Dave mentioned for flushing the system?
V6 takes 11.8 qts, AVOID DEX COOL! use the green stuff or prestone or something to that effect. Measurements don't have to be extremely precise...i just dump it in untill it tops off. my car cools fine never had a problem
Using a hose to redirect flow of coolant when draining the bottom of the radiator. This helps alot and prevents a mess. Bigger drainpain the better!
When flushing use a fair amount of pressure but dont use really cold water, use room temp or warm water. I just use a garden hose with a spray nozzle.
Then there's the obvious stuff like coolant being toxic, so it's in your best interest to keep it off yourself. Dont change coolant untill the block is cool.
I think thats about it! it's pretty easy, just alot of precauitons need to be taken for the car's safety and yours!
yeah just run to autozone and buy a cheap sunpro or what ever mechanical water temp gauge, shouldn't be to much and you can verify that your dummy gauge (one in ur cluster) is actually working