What U use to mix coolant ?
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8 gallons?
I've always flushed with distilled and let the cooling system do the mixing...
I've always flushed with distilled and let the cooling system do the mixing...
You DO NOT NEED eight gallons.
I use a brand new never used 5 gallon diesel gas can. Like a blitz can. 5 gallon lasts about 3 changes. Easy to pour.
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I usually use an old 1 gallon milk jug I have washed out and then rinsed with distilled water. Don't forget to use distilled water for diluting the coolant as well. $0.97 a gallon at Wall-Mart...
Also, as other suggest, you can also flush the system with several gallons of distilled water, then add %50 of the systems capacity of coolant (per the owners manual), then top up with distilled water. It will mix while driving...
Also, as other suggest, you can also flush the system with several gallons of distilled water, then add %50 of the systems capacity of coolant (per the owners manual), then top up with distilled water. It will mix while driving...
Originally Posted By: bepperb
8 gallons?
I've always flushed with distilled and let the cooling system do the mixing...
100%
If you need 8 gallons of anything its distilled water.
Just drain and refill with the water till it comes out clear. Remember to allow it to cool down between fills.
Once its clear, take 50% of capacity of straight coolant, fill the reservoir with straight coolant and good to go. (I like a little above 50%)
Watch your levels for the next few weeks and carry coolant mix. If your vehicle needs to be burped make sure you do that.
Bill
8 gallons?
I've always flushed with distilled and let the cooling system do the mixing...
100%
If you need 8 gallons of anything its distilled water.
Just drain and refill with the water till it comes out clear. Remember to allow it to cool down between fills.
Once its clear, take 50% of capacity of straight coolant, fill the reservoir with straight coolant and good to go. (I like a little above 50%)
Watch your levels for the next few weeks and carry coolant mix. If your vehicle needs to be burped make sure you do that.
Bill
I use a new bucket and RO or distilled water. I do like the idea of a new gas can though. Easy to pour.
Originally Posted By: Ndx
I'm planning to flush my system got 8 Gallons Of Mazda Gold Coolant ...
It needs to be mixed 50 50 with water ...
Do you guys use clean bucket or something ?>
No, I flush the system out with distilled water, drain it, then add sufficient coolant based on the system capacity to achieve the ratio I want (I go 60%).
Top it off with distilled water, and you have whatever % mix you wanted.
I'm planning to flush my system got 8 Gallons Of Mazda Gold Coolant ...
It needs to be mixed 50 50 with water ...
Do you guys use clean bucket or something ?>
No, I flush the system out with distilled water, drain it, then add sufficient coolant based on the system capacity to achieve the ratio I want (I go 60%).
Top it off with distilled water, and you have whatever % mix you wanted.
Pour in coolant, pour in remaining with water...
Into the radiator or expansion tank or however the car is filled.
Into the radiator or expansion tank or however the car is filled.
+1 That is what I have always done.
I always remove the thermostat and disconnect the upper radiator hose, flush the system with a garden hose while the vehicle is running with heater at max. Then when it is coming out clean, flush it with a few gallons of distilled. Reconnect the hoses and therm, find out how many gallons you need via a chilton book. I like to go 65-70 percent coolant because there is always water left over. Fill with coolant and add distiled water, burp if necessary.
Kris, check my PM, hopefully it helps.
As the others have said no need to mix in a separate bucket first.
First, check you owners manual for system capacity.
Do your flush in whatever method you do. After the final drain, fill your radiator with coolant to half, (50%) the OM spec'd capacity. Then top with distilled water, drive some to open tstat. Check again and top with more distilled.
The one additional thing if you have a non pressurized recovery tank you, must drain it. I usually save a small amount of coolant after I've drained and filled to ~50% coolant in system and recovery tank. It usually drains some from the recovery tank after being run. I add the remainder/extra coolant and distilled to keep 50% in the recovery tank.
First, check you owners manual for system capacity.
Do your flush in whatever method you do. After the final drain, fill your radiator with coolant to half, (50%) the OM spec'd capacity. Then top with distilled water, drive some to open tstat. Check again and top with more distilled.
The one additional thing if you have a non pressurized recovery tank you, must drain it. I usually save a small amount of coolant after I've drained and filled to ~50% coolant in system and recovery tank. It usually drains some from the recovery tank after being run. I add the remainder/extra coolant and distilled to keep 50% in the recovery tank.
I'm Still wondering why you have 8 gallons of coolant. Whats the system capacity? 10-12 qts?
Yes, I don't know of any Mazda that would have 16 gallon cooling system capacity. Could be oh, 8-12 qts.
Hopefully they will take the return on the extra unused coolant.
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