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Old May 9, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Hello i will like to no i will replace my engine coolant i much dex-cool i have to put or buy for my car

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Capacity is around 12 quarts, depends on what trans. you have. I just flushed mine last week, I bought 2 gallon jugs (non premixed) and 2 gallon jugs of distilled water. Had a little bit left over.
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Here you go http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1733920 Same as last time.
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Hello i will like to no i will replace my engine coolant i much dex-cool i have to put or buy for my car

thanks and regard

Mick
6 quarts of Dex Cool and 6 quarts of water, will give you the recommended 50/50 coolant mixture.
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Originally Posted by ericdwong
Capacity is around 12 quarts, depends on what trans. you have. I just flushed mine last week, I bought 2 gallon jugs (non premixed) and 2 gallon jugs of distilled water. Had a little bit left over.
Always go distilled.
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