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golferwannabe
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Posted 9 Months, 2 Weeks ago #1
I'm planning a DIY project to replace a radiator on a '98 Ford Escort. From the owners manual I can find the coolant capacity for the car.

Question is this: Is the full coolant capacity stored in the radiator when the engine is cold?

Once I install the new radiator and fill with coolant am I done?

Or, do I need to warm the engine, allow coolant to flow through the system, wait for the engine and radiator to cool down, then check the coolant level again?
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Posted 9 Months, 2 Weeks ago #2
the coolant is anti-freeze and water mixed. you either buy 1 gallon of anti-freeze and mix with 1 gallon of water or go out and buy 2 gallons of 50/50 pre-mix. fill the radiator with coolant and run the engine with the heater on high to circulate it. watch the reservoir level. it should have a full line. if not fill to between cold and hot. then top it off with the 50/50 pre-mix.

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