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Aug 7, 2003 | 03:21 AM

dunsplus

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How much water if any do you need ...

well i see i coolant resevoir but where does the water go? i dont see a place to add water to it.just the coolant resevoir and if so what is the water ration to coolant.thanks alot guys

Aug 7, 2003 | 06:41 AM

Danno

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50/50 mix coolant to water for most applications. Very warm climates where freezing is not an issue you can go as low as 70% water 30% coolant. Any lower and the coolant can't keep it's corrosion inhibitors active.

Aug 8, 2003 | 05:28 PM

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Yea, somewere in the area of 50/50 to 60/40 is about right.

(water/coolant)

Aug 20, 2003 | 09:25 PM

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Re: How much water if any do you need ...

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Originally posted by dunsplus
well i see i coolant resevoir but where does the water go? i dont see a place to add water to it.just the coolant resevoir and if so what is the water ration to coolant.thanks alot guys

Bofore you add coolant to the overflow tank, you want to make sure the radiator itself is full. You can do that by pulling the cap when the engine is cool.