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Partial antifreeze changes, pros & cons + can`t do the math :(
Any one in the USA done this? interested in a US perspective.
(hello from the UK) Coolant system holds 6 litres. Header tank holds one and a half Litres..(ethelene glycol at 50% as per manufactures spec) I can suck out the header tank in seconds with a vaccuum fluid remover and replace with fresh. The engine bay is a nightmare for access, none from above to coolant hoses (no drain plugs) Even from underneath on ramps, lying on my back removing bottom hose from rad , arm reaching up at full stretch into the engine bay, results in an antifreeze shower down the arm, and only removes two and a half litres. To get more out from the block and heater hoses is even worse. I wondered if anyone else just sucked out the header tank every 3 months or so instead? Never had the pleasure to see under the hood of an American vehicle, but hope you have more room in there , in general for access. I was hopeless since shool in even simple math.... Ok.. even arithmatic But if I sucked out the header tank 3 times a year, can anyone tell me how much percentage of old coolant I would be running with in the system. Any thoughts on this? I`m just retired and trying to save on servicing (labour)costs, but mainly trying to avoid a half day crawling under the car, soaking in coolant. |
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