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Noleakman · 12-08-2008, 10:20 AM

If you flushed your block and radiator how much coolant would you use when filling to have a 50 50 mix

Noleakman · 12-08-2008, 10:20 AM

If you flushed your block and radiator how much coolant would you use when filling to have a 50 50 mix

edgray · 12-08-2008, 10:33 AM

the owners manual says the capacity of the system is 23.5 quarts. When you refill, be sure you re-check the level in the radiator after driving the unit because you "can" trap air and it may take a while to purge. Don't rely on the level in the overflow bottle-wait for radiator cap to cool down, then slowly remove and check level. Good luck. ED

Tom N · 12-09-2008, 03:31 AM

Mix your antifreeze with water to 50:50 before adding to the radiator.

BTW, Winnebago's coolant capacity is defendant on the length of the lines going to the water heater and the axillary coach heater (ie: the MotorAid system).

-Tom

Oklahoma MR C · 12-09-2008, 04:46 AM

Permanet (5 year) Anti-freeze that is sold at Walmart is ALREADY mixed 50% don't add distilled water to it as it would then be too weak to work.

John-D · 12-09-2008, 08:13 AM

Regarding the suggestion to pre-mix before adding

Some years ago I had a car radiator freeze up on me, Now, understand I had a proper 50/50 mix in it, had had it there from some time, but it never fully mixed NEVER,

So now when I add I either add antifreeze or 50/50 pre-mix (All engines not just the workhorse)

So far on the Workhorse I've not had to add.. But I likely should check it next spring before I drive (Not a problem this month I fear, no chance of overheating any time soon

DriVer · 12-09-2008, 01:01 PM

I carry 100% AF (Dexcool) in my storage bin. If I need to top off my recovery tank, it's easier to get water so I'll do the 50/50 mix when I add the coolant to the recovery tank.

dieselclacker · 12-09-2008, 01:17 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by John-D:
Regarding the suggestion to pre-mix before adding

Some years ago I had a car radiator freeze up on me, Now, understand I had a proper 50/50 mix in it, had had it there from some time, but it never fully mixed NEVER,

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John-D would you mind explaining the above statement. Assumming you ran the engine, I do not see how it would be possible for the water and anti-freeze not to mix. I say this having a great deal of expierience of adding both pre mixed, and separate solutions of water and anti-freeze to automobiles for many years in my past life.

Dieselclacker

Max Hubrich · 12-09-2008, 01:29 PM

Hello All,

When you put new coolant in the radiator-- you must put the heater on full hot to circulate and mix that fluid also

Good luck,

Tom N · 12-09-2008, 04:13 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Oklahoma MR C:
Permanet (5 year) Anti-freeze that is sold at Walmart is ALREADY mixed 50% don't add distilled water to it as it would then be too weak to work. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No need for distilled water. Actually distilled water has an affinity for some metals.

You'll have half as many gallons to buy and tote to the car, and probably save some $$s, if you buy straight antifreeze and mix it 1:1 with tap water.

-Tom

DriVer · 12-09-2008, 05:39 PM

Point: Anti Freeze Freezes * * * * *
Anti Freeze keeps water from freezing so having the proper mixture of coolant is essential.

dieselclacker · 12-09-2008, 05:43 PM

Clear as mud?

Dieselclacker

DriVer · 12-09-2008, 06:44 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dieselclacker: </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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