Complete Coolant System Service

[ShawnTRD]

Going to do a complete coolant system service. Is there anything else I should get or do? Was thinking of getting a flush cemical or just flush with Vinager. Was thinking I should get the Heater Valve too, but I don't know yet what one to get. There looks to be two types. One's $18 the other is $30.

Drive-Rite Lower HOSE RADIATOR DRVRT $8.68

Drive-Rite Upper HOSE RADIATOR DRVRT $10.88

Drive-Rite HOSE HEATER DRVRT Outlet/Pipe to Valve $12.44

Drive-Rite HOSE HEATER DRVRT Inlet/Pipe to Eng $9.88

Drive-Rite HOSE RADIATOR DRVRT By-Pass $4.68

Stant Consumer CAP RADIATOR SWIVEL STANT $6.96

Stant THERMOSTAT-BX $18.88

Fel Pro MISC GASKET $2.24

Prestone AF2000 PRESTONE A/FREEZE 2 Gallons $25.96 w/ distilled water


Subtotal: $100.60

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check my thread called 10 steps to a clean cooling system for more information. It's # 22 in my list of useful threads: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162848

 

[chriswells78]

I never buy the pre-mixed antifreeze. I buy the normal stuff and add a gallon of distilled water from the grocery store for $.75. Hell, for the price of that pre-mixed stuff, they better be adding Perrier to it.

 

[ShawnTRD]

I never buy the pre-mixed antifreeze. I buy the normal stuff and add a gallon of distilled water from the grocery store for $.75. Hell, for the price of that pre-mixed stuff, they better be adding Perrier to it.

That is 100% Coolant I will have to mix.

 

[aldive]

Mixing is no issue; all you do is add the appropriate ( for the mix percentage you want ) to the radiator and then fill with distilled ( I use DI/RO water ) water.

Simple.

 

[ShawnTRD]

Mixing is no issue; all you do is add the appropriate ( for the mix percentage you want ) to the radiator and then fill with distilled ( I use DI/RO water ) water.

Simple.

Whats DI/RO? Distilled/??

 

[aldive]

Whats DI/RO? Distilled/??

Deionized/Reverse osmosis.

I make my own; main use is in my aquariums.

 

[garye]

Deionized/Reverse osmosis

and that will give you 35 mpg.................but only if you live in fantisy land

 

[aldive]

and that will give you 35 mpg.................but only if you live in fantisy land

?

 

[garye]

? 30 mpg, make your own water, it has to be fanisty land, not everyone belives your stories thats all

 

[daffy]

Um, I make my own DI/RO water as well...not that hard, insert tap water into expensive water treatment unit, out comes DI/RO....

As for 30, I have come somewhat close, but haven't gone to the lengths Al has to attain it.

 

[aldive]

Here is a pic of my RO/DI setup.

 

[garye]

30mpg

As for 30, I have come somewhat close, but haven't gone to the lengths Al has to attain it.
Now we know the answer to get high mpg.........there is something in the water

 

[aldive]

As for 30, I have come somewhat close, but haven't gone to the lengths Al has to attain it.
Now we know the answer to get high mpg.........there is something in the water

You ought to see what happens when you actually drink it ....

 

[chriswells78]

Probably goes right through. There's nothing in it to slow it down. LOL