How much antifreeze does an empty radiator take?
08-21-2003, 08:13 PM
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How much antifreeze does an empty radiator take?
I just swapped up my radiator and i only had about a half gallon just for tonight. Si i go take a drive to the store and the needle would fluctuate from "normal" to almost red. When i hit the gas it would "cool" down. Its got to a low coolant level, right?
08-21-2003, 09:43 PM
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Re: How much antifreeze does an empty radiator take? (Nighthawk GS-R)
If I remember correct, I think mine took a little less than a full jug and I just poured the rest into the overflow tank. hth
08-21-2003, 10:06 PM
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Re: How much antifreeze does an empty radiator take? (99silverbullet)
so could that be why the car coul dbe almost over heating?
08-21-2003, 10:08 PM
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Re: How much antifreeze does an empty radiator take? (Nighthawk GS-R)
I'd say more than likley, cause if you think about it the radiator would only be about 1/2 full. I don't think that would be enough coolent to keep the car cool.
08-22-2003, 09:24 AM
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Re: How much antifreeze does an empty radiator take? (deepgreengsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by deepgreengsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you do know you are suposed to use 50/50 mix of water dont you?</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh definatly. Thats what I've been using. It just freaked me out because even when i had a leak in it the car never overheated.
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oh definatly. Thats what I've been using. It just freaked me out because even when i had a leak in it the car never overheated.
TIA
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