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 Jan 11, 2004 - 6:18 PM
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what do i need to buy to fill my radiator i just replaced it and dont know much about this area. thanks
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Jan 11, 2004 - 6:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '03 From Mizzeri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well, I am going to go out on a limb here and say Antifreeze.
 Lots of companies make the stuff, and it comes in a couple different colors: Red, and the traditional Green. Green is proabably what you want, here.  Prestone is a popular brand. One thing to note is that a lot of places sell pre-mixed antifreeze these days. If you get it, then cool, just pour it in; otherwise, you are going to need to mix the stuff 50/50 with water (preferrably distilled water). Some might recommend an additive by RedLine called WaterWetter which I have heard good things about, though have never personally tried. As an aside... A few things I would NOT recommend you put in your new radiator include: Malt-O-Meal Quick-Dry Cement Sulfuric Acid 93 Octane Gasoline Oreo Cookies  This post has been edited by ConeTrouble: Jan 11, 2004 - 6:43 PM |
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Jan 11, 2004 - 6:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 20, '02 From OKC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
man i just went to the store and was about to put this stuff in thanks for the heads up DREW |
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Jan 12, 2004 - 1:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 20, '02 From OKC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
alright let me rephrase my question how many gallons of fluid do i need to put into a new radiator? need to know cuz im starting my car for the first time since my wreck tomorrow. thanks
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Jan 12, 2004 - 5:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just fill until it's full... And whatever you do... NEVER NEVER NEVER mix red with green. It will turn into sludge... usually resulting in a complete swap of the radiator. And if you decide to switch... make sure you get the cooling system flushed first! |
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Jan 12, 2004 - 9:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
mix red with green.... did you learn that in mission impossible? -------------------- -Mike
mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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Jan 12, 2004 - 9:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 20, '02 From OKC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well its a brand new radiator but i do believe that the old one had red and i bought green. what all do i need to flush out?
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Jan 12, 2004 - 11:17 AM
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By flush he meant to "thouroughly rinse" the radiator of the old red fluid. Since its new....u prolly wont need to do a thing, just fill 'er up.
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Jan 12, 2004 - 12:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Nope.. it happened to my brother... |
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Jan 12, 2004 - 1:03 PM
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Maybe he used ketchup.
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Jan 13, 2004 - 3:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Do you remember the Gum? -------------------- -Mike
mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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Jan 13, 2004 - 5:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
......Stuck it on the heli's windshield, right?
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