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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Default Coolant level on 2WD cossie

Hello, this should be a simple one for ya.

Only had my cossie a couple of months and havn't bought a manual for it yet and was just wandering how much antifreeze i need to put in for 50%?

Ive had to change the fan switch so thought i'd do the levels properly for winter.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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I wouldn't worry about getting 50%, never works out for me!!
I just do whatever work then put 2 1/2L in, BEFORE any water to top up, that way you know there is enough antifreeze, I think it's about 5.5L, but some will still be there in the block/matrix etc, when tested mine was ok to -45C, so think that's enough, I aint going out if that cold!!
Top up the next day when level settled to just over minimum mark(when cold), never over the max mark when cold.
Make sure the turbo return pipe to the expansion tank is clear and unobstructed as this is also the degas pipe.
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Ok cheers mate, will check that pipe aswell.
Got an immobiliser problem now so still not going anywhere!
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