Simple way, get an antifreeze tester and check to see how much is in it. Tells you how cold it will protect the engine etc
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Even after flushing with straight water much remains in the block, heater core etc.
I think there are core block drain plugs (where the block heater goes for draining) but who wants to do that right?
The problem now becomes do you really want to have tap water in the system where Distilled water only should be used?
This is why a proper flush is done at dealer on recirculating machine and you will have the correct mixture and not tap water.
I only have had the dealer do my coolant on their machines.
On any previous vehicles I have done with water flushes, where you have run water through for 45 minutes, started engine in between, and continued regular water flush & draining though rad drain...
I only topped up using full strength coolant not any 50-50 mixed stuff. Ya & we use HOAT.
Once it was filled it was close to -40 protection, using full strength coolant. (dealer hoat is full strength not pre-mixed)
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Even after flushing with straight water much remains in the block, heater core etc.
I think there are core block drain plugs (where the block heater goes for draining) but who wants to do that right?
The problem now becomes do you really want to have tap water in the system where Distilled water only should be used?
This is why a proper flush is done at dealer on recirculating machine and you will have the correct mixture and not tap water.
I only have had the dealer do my coolant on their machines.
On any previous vehicles I have done with water flushes, where you have run water through for 45 minutes, started engine in between, and continued regular water flush & draining though rad drain...
I only topped up using full strength coolant not any 50-50 mixed stuff. Ya & we use HOAT.
Once it was filled it was close to -40 protection, using full strength coolant. (dealer hoat is full strength not pre-mixed)
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I had seen those years ago but had no idea if they worked with modern coolant. On my "to buy" list.
That's what I do as well.
That is a very good idea. I've been just trying to make sure I added more coolant than water to make up for the water trapped in the system. I'm going to do it your way from here on out. :favorites13:
uss2defiant
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<$2 from autozone
You guys get all the deals! Canadians get special sale pricing $6 +tax.
(ripp off) pricing oh + tx eek.
(ripp off) pricing oh + tx eek.
CactusJacked
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Somebody has been there before and wrongly used an RTV sealant, which could explain the leak. Yes you're ok now.
What I like to do after a new engine build, is drape a nylon stocking over the upper radiator neck, then install the upper hose like normal. After the first run around town, remove the upper radiator hose and the nylon. You'd be surprised to see what crud the nylons filter out.
John3seventeen
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Thats what I use to filter my used antifreeze when I do my semi-annual radiator swap:Stupid Me:
CactusJacked
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If you get the high end nylons, you could use the cotton panel crotch part for micro-fine filtering. Keeps the fluid fresher too. lol
I use the leg portion for the radiator filter.
High end nylons :shrug:,,,,aren't they crotchless :gr_grin:
You guys are just looking for an excuse to go into a Victoria's Secret and "look around". :roflsquared:
Excuse?? Do we need one?
I saw Cotton Panel Crotch open for David Bowie back at the old MSG.
CactusJacked
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Hey, don't knock the cotton panel ones till you try em out!
CzarKJ
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You guys know way too much about these.
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