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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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How much coolant do I need to drain to be able to remove the de-gas bottle? Not really ready to flush the system. Just want to drain enough to gain access to the d-side valve cover.
 
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A couple gallons from rad, i just put 5 gallon bucket under rad drain petcock 2 gallons or so then you are good
 
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a gallon or so should get you there.
 
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