09-24-2015, 09:21 PM | #1 |
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First coolant flush
I have had my 2010 SS SS ls3 since 10 and coming up on 50K soon,
I guess it's time for an coolant flush? Any specific product recommendations for type of coolant? |
09-25-2015, 10:00 AM | #2 |
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I would use the factory fill coolant.
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09-25-2015, 10:02 AM | #3 |
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50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant.
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09-25-2015, 08:36 PM | #4 |
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Factory coolant mixed with DISTILLED Water (from grocery store) is what I always use. Distilled water only costs a couple dollars.
Following are some extra steps I'd do: a) Replace any hoses that are at the end of their service life. b) After a complete flush of the cooling system and surge/expansion tank, make sure all water is out of the heater core, block, radiator and tank. c) Most areas I lived in had additives in the home water supply so I always use distilled water in the new coolant mix or if topping off the radiator; did not want to compromise the integrity of antifreeze or shorten life. Ron |
09-25-2015, 10:44 PM | #5 |
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Dexcool is available as a 50/50 mix at most automotive parts retailers. Drain, refill, done.
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09-26-2015, 01:41 PM | #6 | |
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For $2 per gallon more the straight Dexcool makes twice as much coolant compared to the 50/50 pre-mixed. Camaro coolant capacity is nearly 3 gallons. Advance Auto Dexcool 50/50 $15.19 Dexcool 100% $17.29 Walmart Dexcool 50/50 $12.47 Dexcool 100% $14.27 And usually have 5 gallon jug of distilled on hand from grocery store for radiators/cycle batteries/putting on xpel film etc. In the process of radiator flush now on one of them. Ron |
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09-27-2015, 09:59 AM | #7 |
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Owners manuals says 150K miles or 5 years whichever is first.
Guess I'm overdue at six years.
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09-28-2015, 09:20 PM | #8 |
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Good explanations, and I know this is off topic, but how do I tell what ls engine it is on my Camaro if I have no owners manual. Its a '11 1SS, also how do I get an owners manual for my car? Sorry for the rookie/basic questions, but its my first ever sports car.
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09-28-2015, 10:56 PM | #9 |
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Here's your free manual: https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...aro_owners.pdf
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02-20-2016, 09:00 AM | #13 |
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What's the best way to flush the system?
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03-01-2016, 02:07 AM | #14 |
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for $13 i just buy the ACDelco premix from the dealer. never had to flush it but iv put 2 cams in it with the motor out of the car once. for the trouble its worth the extra few bucks for me.
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