radiator\coolant capacity

[pgrem]

hi guys,does anyone no the capcity of the radiator+engineblock+heater,im going to change my coolant and need to try and work out how much i need,im probably going to run 50%coolant 50% water,any thoughts on this ratio and or which type of coolant is better.is using de mineralised water a good idea or just another expense,and do you recomend a radiator flush type product first.you thoughts please cheers pete

 

[rustic]

hi guys,does anyone no the capcity of the radiator+engineblock+heater,im going to change my coolant and need to try and work out how much i need,im probably going to run 50%coolant 50% water,any thoughts on this ratio and or which type of coolant is better.is using de mineralised water a good idea or just another expense,and do you recomend a radiator flush type product first.you thoughts please cheers pete

Exactly what I am doing, you will need 5 litres of concentrate and dilute 50%
Total capacity is 10 litres at least on the Maverick/Terrano so yours should be the same.

Some are sold as ready to use so beware.

Flush the system several times as some types are not compatible.
Re water, I have read on other forums that you shouldn't use tap water, yet some antifreeze state suitable for hard or soft water.

In the end I bought 3x2 litres from wickes (wickes is a DIY place in the UK), never use 100% antifreeze as this freezes sooner. 50% will give you better than -30 C protection .

There is a drain on the engine block, behind the exhaust, but can be difficult to get to and open. I'll be doing mine soon.

Re flushing agents never used them. so can't advise.
Best regards,
Rustic

 

[11redrex]

50/50, normal tap water, drain it till it stops coming out, fill it till it's full.
Re the drain plug, it's behind and below the turbo - it's a bitch to get to. go in through the passenger wheel arch or from underneath.