How do you flush a radiator on a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500?

How do you flush a radiator on a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500?

1. Step 1 – Disconnect battery.
2. Step 2 – Remove radiator cap.
3. Step 3 – Install the flushing kit according to label directions.
4. Step 4 – Attach water supply to back flow valve.
5. Step 5 – Remove lower radiator hose and flush the old fluid.
6. Step 6 – Flush the heater core.
7. Step 7 – Remove the flushing kit components.

Is it bad to add coolant without draining the old?

It’s a closed system, you should never have to add coolant unless there is a leak. Look at the coolant overflow reservoir and if its betweem the full and add marks, you don’t have to do anything. If you have to add to it more than once, then you ‘d best get the leak checked.

How many gallons of antifreeze does it take to fill a radiator?

A typical automobile cooling and heating system can hold up to 3 gallons. Different systems require different solutions to be added to the water. Antifreeze, as well as rust and mineral inhibitors, are common Additives.

How much coolant does a VE Commodore take?

The radiator holds just under 6 Liters, the reservoir holds about 1.5 Liters and the block retains the remaining 3 to 4 liters. This need to be flushed out.

What coolant does a VE Commodore take?

Red Coolant ACDelco DEX-COOL Extended Life suitable for Holden VZ VE VF & LS1 V8 Genuine. Red Coolant should be changed every 5 years or 240,000km. In Commodore, Dex-Cool red was introduced with the 2006 VZ model. Over recent years it’s become the factory-fill coolant in all new Holdens.

How much coolant does a VZ v6 take?

Doing some more research, I found that it takes 10 liters total so 5ltrs concentrate and 5ltrs water and it looks like the following Red Long Life Concentrated Coolant – Nulon Products Australia is a good choice as it conforms with the alloytec specs. Thats the coolant I run in my vz have had no issues with it.