Re: 5kcstq coolant capacity?

[Mark Pollan <Mark.Pollan@mci.com>]

Hi Wallace:

I too have wondered about this.  There is probably some residual liquid
left in heater core, block, radiator, etc. that makes up for the other
half.  I agree though that half the liquid remaining seems like alot.
My concern with this is what mixture do I pour back in.  If I get clear
water running through after a flush and I put a 50:50 mix back in then
my mixture is diluted significantly down to 33% coolant.  If you are
only putting in 1/2 of the capacity I might suggest you go 100% coolant
to get 50:50.

I know I didn't answer you what gives but hopefully the above will
give you proper coolant protection.

Mark Pollan, '86 5KCSTQ 272K Miles


>I've drained and filled the system a couple of times now as directed by
>the Bentley, removing the cap, disconnecting the heater hose at the
>block (the hose with the heater valve in it, right?), and removing the
>lower radiator hose. Each time, it takes about 8 pints--1/2 of what I
>expect--to refill it. What gives?