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Old 11-10-2018, 07:56 PM
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How many gallons needed for a coolant flush?
My coolant looks a bit of cloudy blue . I want to do a full flush. How many gallons do I need?
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Recently did mine a few months ago. 2 gallons of coolant shall do. I would recommend getting Honda coolant, just for peace of mind. Doesn't cost that much more.
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I use Honda coolant as well. You need 2 gallons and will have some left over.
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Thank! Warm up the car until the thermostat open and remove the drain plug under the radiator and behind the engine block. Correct?
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You think it is a good time to replace the thermostat as well. The car had 90,000 miles
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You think it is a good time to replace the thermostat as well. The car had 90,000 miles
Absolutely.
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Thank! Warm up the car until the thermostat open and remove the drain plug under the radiator and behind the engine block. Correct?
wait what? No dont do that unless you want to burn yourself. Cold car, drain from rad and remove thermostat some more fluid will come out. You have the optional (harder) drain plug on the engine block as well. Change thermo while youre at it. 2 gallons. Use a coolant funnel or you'll wish you did.
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