I realize you asked for volumes not advice :-), I just couldn't help but
throw a little xtra info out there. My apologies for responding to the
thread with alternate info....
""(MAGNUM S/T)"" <hoegen@kersur.net> wrote in message
news:9kp7li$hbk$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> Regarding coolant change....there is always a portion of water remaining
in
> the system even if you use a complete flush system such as the Prestone
kit
> (which I highly recommend!). Although I target the optimum amount of A.F.
in
> the system myself, I have used the same technique over the past 10 years
> without fail.
>
> 1. Obtain the Prestone Flush Kit (allows you to flush entire system...not
> just the radiator)
> 2. After flushing with water, top system off with concentrated A.F.
> (remember there is already water left in the system.
> 3. Flush and top of resevoir with concentrated A.F.
>
> A.F. only needs a small amount of water to become optimally effective.
>
> I'm sure there are others who do the same. To check the strength of your
> antifreeze mix, you can simply pick-up a cheap antifreeze checker at your
> local auto store to confirm the level of protection. You can usually get
one
> for a couple of dollars which has different colored balls of differing
> density in it.
>
> 0.02
>
> <Aajaynefour@cs.com> wrote in message news:9a.18334b34.28a17472@cs.com...
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I need to know what the real capacity of the cooling system is in order
to
> > achieve a 30/70 coolant/water ratio plus a bottle of DEI Rad. Relief.
The
> > FSM claims it is 13 qts. with heavy duty cooling and A/C etc... and the
> > owners manual claims it is 17 qts. Humm? Which is it? Anybody know?
By
> > experience?
> >
> > A similar situation seems to exist regarding the engine oil capacity.
The
> > book claims it is 6 qts. with filter change, but I can never get that
much
> in
> > there. I usually end up putting in a little over 5 qts. and this is
using
> a
> > larger than stock filter (Mobil M1-301 as opposed to M1-204). Anybody
> else
> > experience this?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Andrew
>
>
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