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xc_SS/RS · 05-31-2015, 11:14 AM

What's with that brown crap on top of the one jug from the old coolant?

oldfrt48 · 06-19-2017, 03:46 PM

Reviving this old thread: great write up but I can't get my 2010 V6 to drain more, or take more, than just a little under 3/4 of a gallon of coolant at a time. And that includes pulling the small hose off the small reservoir and siphoning it out! Ran almost 3 gallons of distilled water thru it and it's still a little orange. Taking way too much time and effort. There's gotta be more hiding somewhere. I even turned on the heater to flush thru heater core. Any better way of draining more out of it?

olblue75 · 06-19-2017, 10:27 PM

And what's the reason for using distilled water to do a flush or rinse prior to refilling with anitfreeze??

sunshine1531 · 06-21-2017, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

And what's the reason for using distilled water to do a flush or rinse prior to refilling with anitfreeze??

Because regular garden hose or tap water has minerals in it that will corrode the system over time, distilled water is literally what it is distilled, zero impurities.

Jayk82 · 03-04-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennis_pro

Any and all feedback is welcomed!

I just took delivery of a 2013 ZL1 with only 22k miles, and going to attempt the coolant flush this weekend. Thank you so much!!!

LevonH · 03-13-2021, 07:59 PM

Anyone know how best to "burp" the engine and intercooler systems?

I want to do both on my ZL1 but hear many conflicting stories on how to do the burp.

05-31-2015, 11:14 AM	#29
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	What's with that brown crap on top of the one jug from the old coolant? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

06-19-2017, 10:27 PM	#31
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	And what's the reason for using distilled water to do a flush or rinse prior to refilling with anitfreeze?? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

03-13-2021, 07:59 PM	#34
LevonH Chevy Enthusiast. Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Calgary Area, Alberta Posts: 221	Anyone know how best to "burp" the engine and intercooler systems? I want to do both on my ZL1 but hear many conflicting stories on how to do the burp. __________________ Levon H. Bone Stock

06-19-2017, 03:46 PM	#30
oldfrt48 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4	Reviving this old thread: great write up but I can't get my 2010 V6 to drain more, or take more, than just a little under 3/4 of a gallon of coolant at a time. And that includes pulling the small hose off the small reservoir and siphoning it out! Ran almost 3 gallons of distilled water thru it and it's still a little orange. Taking way too much time and effort. There's gotta be more hiding somewhere. I even turned on the heater to flush thru heater core. Any better way of draining more out of it?