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1989 Formula 5.0 305 TBI how much fluid does the radiator hold?

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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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1989 Formula 5.0 305 TBI how much fluid does the radiator hold?

So I know what size container to drain it into and how much coolant I need I couldn't find it in the owners manual
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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Re: 1989 Formula 5.0 305 TBI how much fluid does the radiator hold?

Also what are people's opinions of Dex-Cool?
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 05:58 PM
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Re: 1989 Formula 5.0 305 TBI how much fluid does the radiator hold?

'91 service manual gives cooling system capacity for the 5.0L Vin E as 17.4 quarts w/o AC and 18 quarts with AC. I usually use Prestone pre-mixed and as of late Prestone where I have to mix. Found out it's less expensive.
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