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Old May 26, 2023 | 04:16 PM
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Radiator capacity

Trying to figure out just how much fluid is in the radiator by itself I had a hose clamp let go at the campground we're at up up here in Banff and I got it back on apparently it slipped off from replacing the radiator a while back and I didn't go back into check to retighten it and all the liquid drained out of the radiator I've got 3 gallons of new coolant and I added water to it I just need to know what the capacity of the radiator.
I plan to drain the radiator completely and then pour in the proper amount of coolant and then add water to it so that's why I need to know thanks
 
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Old May 27, 2023 | 02:07 AM
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Roughly 5 gallon is what I got last time I drained mine from the petcock.
 
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Old May 27, 2023 | 02:17 PM
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Cool thanks. Did not get all the way drained. Added 2 gallons of new ELC and have added 2Gal of old red and a 1.2 gallon. Getting close to steady in the tank.
 
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Old May 27, 2023 | 02:38 PM
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Does the elc and the red/pink play nice w/ each other? I know the old school green will turn to jelly if mixed but not sure on the other.
 
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Aside from the compatibility issue, I would not fret too much about striking a 50/50 balance of coolant and water. Err on the side of water while on the road.

Do the whole job right later when you have the time.
 
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