I just did the flush and fill thing on a 2.1 engine. Bentley says the coolant capacity is 18.4 US quarts, or 4.6 gallons. I filled and drained my system several times and got 12 quarts out consistently. I have now filled and bled it, and have about 3.5 gallons in it. So 1 gallon of coolant and the rest water doesn't seem right. Edward (read the list and apply what you learn, and soon you can help others!)
>Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 09:29:38 -0400 >From: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM> >Subject: Re: new engine & bleeding > >I always add 1 gallon of undiluted antifreeze first, and then top off with >water. The ratio ends up just about right. |
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