how much coolent?

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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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so im trying to flush my radiator... but have no idea how much coolent to put back in. and i dont want to take it out and measure to find out how much i need to go buy...

its a 90 crx si. so anyone else have the stock radiator and engine who can tell me how much i need?
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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5.7 quarts
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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My book says 5.5 qt's
Now remember the 50/50 thing too.
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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there's also 4 quarts to a gallon just so you know
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there's also 4 quarts to a gallon just so you know </TD></TR></TABLE>
umm thanks for the second grade recap.

but thanks guys i think i have it covered now... and i'll try 5.5 and if its not full then i'll throw in alittle more.
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Have you ever considered just filing it til it's full? Just a thought.....

Just go buy a bunch, you'll need extra to top it off after you bleed the system anyway
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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lol, but yeah dude go buy 2 gallons and u will have extra for later
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