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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 03:28 PM
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I was thinking of doing a coolant change this weekend. Is it a simple procedure for a idiot like me?

I guess all I would do is drain the old stuff from the radiator and put new stuff in....right
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 03:35 PM
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Sure, if you don't feel the need to flush it completely. You'll get 90% of the old stuff out. Careful of that opti. :)

Drain...
Refill...
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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Default Re: Coolant change question (Kevin McGrade)

you can buy the kit that hooks to your water hose to flush it completely for about 5 bucks at the autoparts store.
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 03:56 PM
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Default Re: Coolant change question (Kevin McGrade)

The joys of not having an opti to worry about...I usually remove the Tstat housing and the Tstat stick a hose inside and let it run for an hour or so. :yesnod:
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