how much coolant?

1. earthed5 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wigan Posts: 102 Saxo mk2 1.1 Saxo mk2 vts Combo van

   #1 25th May 2011, 11:45

   Hi, im going to flush all the cooling system out later.How much coolant should I put in when filling it up. I have read that you can put up 40%. I don't know if thats right. The thing is I don't know how mutch fluid the system anyway so I can't work it out. If anybody knows how mutch I should put in it would be a great help. Preferbly in ml its a mk2 vts
   Thanks
2. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

   #2 25th May 2011, 11:47

   I just used a 2 litre jug. And did a 50/50 mix of coolant and water.
   
   Then did it again until it was at the right level. I can't remember how much I used though.

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3. user_52013 Established Member Joined: Apr 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2079 Clio

   #3 25th May 2011, 11:48

   Probably looking at 800ml mate that should be fine

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4. readie Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182

   #4 25th May 2011, 11:50

   you have about 6l of liquid in the system iirc and i just went to halfords etc and got a 4l antifreeze bottle and filled it until there was about 1 liter left in it and then topped it up with water(diluted it) untill the system was bled and sorted

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5. earthed5 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wigan Posts: 102 Saxo mk2 1.1 Saxo mk2 vts Combo van

   #5 26th May 2011, 11:53

   Cheers guys I got some coolant last nite. If its not pissing it down tonite ill do it when I get in. Thanks
6. lilbenchy9192 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Swindon Posts: 943 Renault clio dynamique tomtom 1.2

   #6 27th May 2011, 11:33

   haynes manual suggests that u fill the radiator until it reaches the max limit then leave it to rest for 10 minutes to run through. start the engine for a few minutes then allow to cool before topping up if required. keep an eye on it for a few days just incase it drops again.
7. vtr_matt1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 darley dale, derbyshire Posts: 194 99 vtr 97 vr6 highline

   #7 27th May 2011, 12:38

   look at the back of the coolant bottle for the ratio and top up between the lines i generally just chuck 4ltrs in and top up with water i personally dont think its that inportant until u get to winter if there isnt a strong enough mix your water will freeze then you got probs lol