do i have to flush the coolat?? or can I mix it whit the coolant I all ready have on the system
621236
It's always better when you start off with fresh coolant .The directions say that it works better with less than 50% antifreeze .If you coolant in your system is fresh now you may add it to your radiator right away .Just make sure that the system is cool before you remove the radiator cap for safety , {don't want to get burned} .Good luck .
234194
Just one gal is plenty. Use compressed air and blow as much coolant as possible out. Start from the top and pour the prep fluid in till you see it flush out the bottom. Then blow out again with compressed air. Now your ready to add the waterless coolant.
733899
No, it comes filled with coolant. The system is also sealed, so you can't open it up to add or remove fluid.
1040445
if you are just topping off the coolant level, then yes. If you are trying to replace the fluid, no.
1728075
I have used this, and it worked good for me. I first drained all coolant from car, then flushed the cooling system with clean water until clean clear water was all in the motor block, and radiator. You must remove the thermostat before flush, and sealer is ran. After good flushing, drain some of the water , then add the head sealer , top off with water in the radiator. Now let the car run for a few hr's. Get it warm. Don't let it over heat. Some say they leave it in a few days, and drive it with the sealer in before re-filling with proper coolant. It will not work if any coolant is in the system when using the head sealer. I have used it on 2 cars, and both are fine now. Worked great for me.
942534
Just clean it with water. I fill up the water every couple hours. So It can get cooler.
1525216
There's a patch of compound on the heat sink... If you don't use the stock heat sink you'll need some additional paste
748613
My intake went bad under the thermostat but it leaked coolant and shorted out my coil. There was no way the oil and anti freeze could mix there. You might have 2 separate problems. If you're doing the intake I would go all the way and replace the head gaskets too.
612196
Just suck out about a half gallon of antifreeze with a suction gun more if you feel the need. A cheap suction gun is faster and easier than trying to get that radiator drain open on late model GM cars. Do this first and very little coolant will be in the intake if any. When finished refill the radiator before starting the engine and be sure to open the bleeder on the thermostat housing to bleed air out of the system after refilling the radiator . Have the engine running during the bleeding.
232095
You must make sure that the engine block, heater core, etc is empty of all old coolant. You need to remove all coolant hoses, thermostat, and water pump. Blow out heater core etc with compressed air. I replaced my water pump and all hoses. You don't want to have a leak later and lose that expensive fluid. Product is excellent for vehicles that are stored part or all of the year.
290488
VW does not make blue coolant, unless this was the case prior to G12. I wouldn't add anything w/o a flush, just to be safe. You don't want the "cottage cheese" situation. Are you certain you don't have the purple G13+? That stuff is backwards compatible with virtually everything.
866016
I had a small leak on the head gasket it sealed it fine I believe it would seal a larger leak, be sure to take your thermostat out and flush the cooling system at least four times follow the directions on the bottle.
879923
make sure the intake is clear. mine gets algae and 'junk' in it and it need cleaning regularly.
1036835
Add water. Instructions read a minimum 50/50 mix and maximum 70/30 coolant to water mix.
1691768
Did some searches for you using the search term "Mini Cooper coolant" and this is the indicated coolant type.... if you are down a bit in the overflow and don't live in a freezing climate, a little distilled water to top off the tank is not an issue.
301903
Yes, do not mix with any other coolant and do not add water. Change interval from factory is 11 years. Just top off when needed.
280266
Did you make sure the temp +/- is set to the temp you want? Every time my power goes off or o unplug it, it resets itself and I have to reset the temp to blow cooler. Also, there is a setting to blow just room air around. Make sure you aren't accidentally on that. Download a booklet and see where the settings should be to blow cool. These things don't have freon, do they??? If so, it could need coolant. When you cleaned it, could you have a loose connection inside somewhere? I've never had trouble with mine, like others seem to. But usually it is because people aren't draining theirs, but trying to use it with it plugged up. And even though they say they'll work that way, they don't. The water must drain. I really love this thing, but using it is complicated.