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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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16 quart coolant capacity ??

I did my coolant flush/change today and when refilling I put in 3.5 gal.
(14 qts.) of coolant but could only get 2 qts. of distilled H2O ?
Did I do something wrong or miss something? I followed beachbums
procedure. Ant ideas much appreciated.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack Scandia
I did my coolant flush/change today and when refilling I put in 3.5 gal.
(14 qts.) of coolant but could only get 2 qts. of distilled H2O ?
Did I do something wrong or miss something? I followed beachbums
procedure. Ant ideas much appreciated.

Its Good

even if you drain everything you can the truck still holdsaround 3.5 gallons of water in it

When I do it I drain all the water I can and add the same 3.5 gallons of full strength coolant top off with water and its 50/50 mix or a touch stronger what is fine too

when In doubt they sell a Hydrometer to test coolant for cheap at the auto parts store you could test the coolant strength if you want but Im shure your fine
As long as you have a truck??????????????

I think the Excursions have a bigger coolant capacity IIRC
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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The coolant capacity of a F series 6.0 is around 28 quarts.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Thanks Benny, Yes I still have a truck. Gonna tackle the blue
spring upgrade tomorrow. Hope it goes smoothly too.
Thanks again. Happy new year.
 
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