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Old 10-14-2004, 08:08 PM
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the coolant level is pretty low in my resoveir tank (clear plastic tank) i could see water and a little green, So do i fill that up with coolant to the max line or do i add coolant to the radiator(the hole the coolant cap is covering)?

also what kind of oil can I use for my b16 a-1 motor?
Old 10-14-2004, 11:37 PM
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Default Re: noobie coolant question (SpoonIntegra808)

for the coolant prob, mix 50/50 coolant and water and add to the clear box, if there is room to add to the radiator , add some to there also

i just use valvoline 10-30 engine oil. the brand is just persoanl preference. good luck, and make sure to check your fluid levels every once in a while
Old 10-20-2004, 04:19 PM
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One question about the coolant/water, the 50/50 of each. Does this depend on the severe conditions of the car? Winter's freezing here, should we put less water and more coolant when mixing them to prevent freezing?
Old 10-20-2004, 05:26 PM
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since ur in need of coolant for sure..may as well put in some water wetter
and fill the rest of the way with distill d water

but whatever u do..don t use tap water..use distill d water only
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uhh can anyone answer my question?
Old 10-21-2004, 05:04 AM
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50/50 should work fine there. It gets pretty cold here too, and I haven't ever had a problem with that setup.

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