Coolant change questions
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Burning Brakes
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From: NYC
Coolant change questions
What's up guys. Wanna do a coolant change of dexcool should I replace it with full strength Dexcool ? Or the 50/50 pre-mixed Dexcool that says not to add water on the gallon jug ? How many gallons will I need to refill. Any other help or info will be appreciated
Instructor
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Not sure what you have but my 02 base model holds 12.6qts. I'd get the full strength & mix with distilled (store bought) water. The premix is easier if you like.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
I just did my 03 Vert. It says 3 gallons total. I bought 2 gallons full strength dex and 2 gallons distilled water.
I used the drain plug (which I promptly broke. Advance Auto had one thank God!) and pulled the bottom hose. I actually replaced top and bottom hoses.
I never got 3 gallons out of the car but the stuff was like new so I was content to replace the 2 or so gallons I did get out.
Easy job.
Be careful with that poorly designed drain plug!!!
Turn it about a quarter turn and pull out.
I would fire the genius that designed it. Very stupid. If you are reading this, you idiot, you owe me 5 bucks!
I used the drain plug (which I promptly broke. Advance Auto had one thank God!) and pulled the bottom hose. I actually replaced top and bottom hoses.
I never got 3 gallons out of the car but the stuff was like new so I was content to replace the 2 or so gallons I did get out.
Easy job.
Be careful with that poorly designed drain plug!!!
Turn it about a quarter turn and pull out.
I would fire the genius that designed it. Very stupid. If you are reading this, you idiot, you owe me 5 bucks!
Last edited by Grandpa1; Sep 18, 2017 at 06:08 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Olathe Kansas
Never put "full strength" coolant in straight.. It's meant to be diluted with water/
if you don't want to mess with mixing it, buy the prediluted Dexcool..
IF you don't mind mixing, it's cheaper to get the full strength and mix it yourself
if you don't want to mess with mixing it, buy the prediluted Dexcool..
IF you don't mind mixing, it's cheaper to get the full strength and mix it yourself
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Why pay those prices for DexCool - 50/50% mix when distilled is only .88 a gallon.
