I'd like to change the coolant in my 86 Synchro this weekend. I've saved previous messages from the list posted by Joel in which he recounts James Lu's techniques using a flush tee. I've also reviewed Tim Smith's techniques using a plastic tube from the radiator into a two liter coke bottle to remove air bubbles. (What diameter tube do I use for this?) I'm not really interested in putting in a flush tee. So I was wondering if anyone had any further tips, comments, or gotchas about draining the coolant using the steps outlined in Bentley. Also, when the coolant is drained, do you just let it drain onto your driveway and into the environment? I know about using phosphate free antifreeze which I am picking up this morning. Since winter is coming here in the Northern Hemisphere, this topic should help not only myself, but also anyone else interested in changing their coolant. Drew Jenkins drew@sunrise.com
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