Re: 180 Thermostat, low antifreeze?

From: Jon Steiger (stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu)
Date: Fri Sep 11 1998 - 00:15:58 EDT


At 06:44 PM 9/10/98 -0500, you wrote:
> Hmmmm... If memory serves Jon, you also drained the engine block. I
> didn't and while it is worth a check at each gas fill, I didn't need
> to add anymore "freeze" after I put my stat in on a '98 (I didn't
> remove the block plugs). If it is constantly low after a good number
> of fill-ups you may have a leak. Robert, are you sure you have a good
> seal where the new T-stat went in?
>

   True, I did drain the block also. You're right about the consistant
filling. I only had to top mine off once or twice. If it keeps going low,
there is definitely a problem somewhere.

                                               -Jon-

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