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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Winterizing..........

Hey guys a did a few searches and couldn't find what I was looking for but I just wanted to know what to do to get my car ready for the winter I know I want to flush and refill the anti-freeze, can you give me instructions on how to do that also anything else you can think of adding? Thanks in advance guys
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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Why do you think you need to replace your antifreeze?
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Ive never "winterized" my cars. There is no need. As long as all fluids are up to spec, that is all you need to do
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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If you want to check something, get an antifreeze checker at an auto store. It will tell you what temp you are protected to.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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If you want to check something, get an antifreeze checker at an auto store. It will tell you what temp you are protected to.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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Ok thanks but my main question was not answered how do I flush out the antifreeze I would like to refill it.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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You don't, you just drain it.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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OK, no one seems to understand my question, how do I drain the antifreeze? Where exactley do I go underneth the car? Location?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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Your initial question was not about draining the antifreeze, you asked about flushing it. There's a difference.

Do you have an Owner's Manual? Instructions are in it.

There are drains on the bottom of the radiator and at the back of the engine plus the overflow tank.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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Thanks.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Please close, Thanks
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Old Nov 17, 2018 | 12:08 PM
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I did oil rust proof for mine and probably going to my boys detail shop to get a new coat of wax. Changed tires to winter, changed washer fluid to winter, did oil change and transmission fluid change ...08 TLS WDP 6-Speed
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