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How much water/coolant to fill block and radiator?

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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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How much water/coolant to fill block and radiator?

Both block and radiator are bare. How many gallons of each should I pick up?
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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I bought 2 gallons of dexcool and used it all when I did my opti/waterpump install.. I only drained out what came out, the radiator and whatever came out of the front....

Just to give you an idea...

Maybe 3 gallons then however much water....
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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I picked up 2 gallons of antifreeze and then also used 2 gallons of water and it almost took it all. So I would use two of each, Maybe 3 just to be on the safe side but it probably wont be needed!
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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With Manual Transmission . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 qt. (14.5 L)
With Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.1 qt. (14.3 L)

Aren't owner's manuals handy?
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by shoebox
With Manual Transmission . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 qt. (14.5 L)
With Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.1 qt. (14.3 L)

Aren't owner's manuals handy?
You are handy-er.
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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Originally posted by ibanez6rg
You are handy-er.
...and you are lazier
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