How to change/flush coolant? Online instructions?
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Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant???
i'm planning on flushing and changing my own coolant this weekend since it's looking kinda dirty.
i've never done it before, and unfortunately, i don't have a helm's manual...yet.
so, does anyone know any good websites with pics to give me step-by-step instructions??
i know there is the drain plug on the bottom, but i heard there are a few other drains to release any air that may get into the system.
thanks!!
i've never done it before, and unfortunately, i don't have a helm's manual...yet.
so, does anyone know any good websites with pics to give me step-by-step instructions??
i know there is the drain plug on the bottom, but i heard there are a few other drains to release any air that may get into the system.
thanks!!
Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (TypeRuz)
Only 2 things you need to worry about.
Plug on the bottom and bolt on the block. That is it.
The bolt on the block is for the block and the plug on the bottom is for the radiator.
To bleed the radiator, start up the car with the cap off and watch the bubbles appear. Once they stop coming up, you have bled your system.
Plug on the bottom and bolt on the block. That is it.
The bolt on the block is for the block and the plug on the bottom is for the radiator.
To bleed the radiator, start up the car with the cap off and watch the bubbles appear. Once they stop coming up, you have bled your system.
Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (TypeRuz)
You don't need to remove the thermostat.
The plug on the block is on the bottom end. Your header is covering the view of it. Take off the heatshield if you want to see it more clearly.
The plug on the block is on the bottom end. Your header is covering the view of it. Take off the heatshield if you want to see it more clearly.
Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (B2FiNiTY)
Here you go:
1) Drain the radiator
2) Drain the block
3) Plug the block back up
4) Plug the radiator back up
5) Fill the radiator
6) Start up the car to bleed it
1) Drain the radiator
2) Drain the block
3) Plug the block back up
4) Plug the radiator back up
5) Fill the radiator
6) Start up the car to bleed it
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Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (stRtypR25)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stRtypR25 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when flushing the system do not forget to take out the thermostat</TD></TR></TABLE>
what are you talking about?? why heck would you want to make an easy job into a PITA job?
what are you talking about?? why heck would you want to make an easy job into a PITA job?
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Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (stRtypR25)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stRtypR25 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when flushing the system do not forget to take out the thermostat</TD></TR></TABLE>
can you explain the need to remove thermostat?
can you explain the need to remove thermostat?
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Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (vtec.dc2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtec.dc2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
can you explain the need to remove thermostat?</TD></TR></TABLE>
seriously, i'll be worried if i had to remove the thermostat because i stripped the bolt.
anyone know how to get the nut loose if it's stripped?
can you explain the need to remove thermostat?</TD></TR></TABLE>
seriously, i'll be worried if i had to remove the thermostat because i stripped the bolt.
anyone know how to get the nut loose if it's stripped?
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Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (nightrider)
Another vote here to buy the damn Helms already...it'll tell you things like Torque specs too...
Block bolt is right there:
Block bolt is right there:
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Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (Tweakmeister)
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Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (95TEG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95TEG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=421</TD></TR></TABLE>
great link! step by step w/pix. you've gotta register to access this page though.
great link! step by step w/pix. you've gotta register to access this page though.
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Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (Soup ****)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Soup **** »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">one other thing...coolant BURNS....
if you ever want to know how chemical burn feels like, take a shower in this stuff
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SO true...
- Learned the hard way once back in the day.....
if you ever want to know how chemical burn feels like, take a shower in this stuff
</TD></TR></TABLE>SO true...
- Learned the hard way once back in the day.....
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Re: Where to get ON-LINE instruc. to change/flush coolant??? (TypeRuz)
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