Is there certain way to put in engine coolant in or can i just dump the stuff in?

Answer 1

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Look inside the radiator before you buy. Some "colors" of anti-freeze/coolants do not MIX, and should say this on the label of the container. If you mix 2 that don't mix it will "spoil" it and you will end up having to drain your radiator and flush it AT THE LEAST. So, save yourself alot of trouble and follow the directions. I was unaware of this until I read the instructions.

Answer 2

Your owner's manual specifies a percentage dilution for coolant depending upon the temperature range of your location. Usually a 50-50 dilution will work in most parts of the States. Adding pure coolant to "top off" a low radiator is increasing the strength of the coolant, which is NOT all right. Make up a dilution as specified and keep it in an empty windshield washer jug. Add this as needed, and your coolant dilution will be OK.

Answer 3

If the radiator is bone dry after emptying out ,say to change it, You start the engine up and with it running, pour the undiluted antifreeze into the radiator. Fill the empty jug up with distilled water( Tap water has minerals in it that can,over time clog up the inlets in the radiator core) and slowly pour it in till the radiator is full. Turn on the heater and defroster at the highest temp setting so that the heater core gets fresh antifreeze also. Watch for the water level to drop when your thermostat opens up and then the fluid is circulating through the block When the water level drops add water to fill up the radiator(about 1/2 to 1 pint or distilled water)and put the cap back on and make sure the arrows line up on the cap with the overflow tanks hose. DO NOT TAKE THE CAP OFF WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT AS THIS WILL RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS when the hot antifreeze is under pressue and it explodes out on you!!! Because their is antifreeze in the heater core and engine block that little bit of water you add to top off the radiator will still give you a fairly close mixture of 50/50 water and pure antifreeze If you have a newer car or truck be sure to buy the right antifreeze for that vehicle. Older makes take a different type antifreeze. There is a type of antifreeze sold by Prestone that works with both the old and new style antifreeze. Check the overflow tank and if its low addpure antifreeze to top it off. Always use pure antfreeze to top off the overflow tank

Answer 4

It would be better if you put the coolant in when the engine is cold. The reason is you don't want to add cool or cold fluid to a hot engine (could cause the metal to fracture). Also, it wouldn't hurt to drain your radiator from time to time (there's a draincock on the bottom of most radiators). This way you can put completely fresh coolant in your engine.

Answer 5

normal cars right into the radiator top after first removing cap.[ important part leave cap off with engine running to normal opperating temp. when thermastat opens air from inside the engine will bubble out of the radiator top and the electric fan will kick on about this temp, now fill to top and verify you can see the coolant cisculating through the top of the radiator by looking down into the top of the radiator, if ok put cap back on tight. now fill plastic coolant overfill bottle to marks , note if not done properly you wont have enough coolant in system and the engine will run hot!

Answer 6

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Is there certain way to put in engine coolant in or can i just dump the stuff in?

Answer 7

Make it simple buy the premix coolant add to the overflow bottle. Then start the car remove the radiator cap and add some to the radiator make sure the engine is cool before removing the cap.

Answer 8

I usually drain the radiator first, then backflush the rest out with a flush and fill kit until the water that comes out looks clear. Then i drain out the radiator again of excess water. After all the backflushing, thier is still a good amount of clean water left in the engine block. Almost all you need for a 50/50 solution of water, and antifreeze. I usually fill the radiator of straight antifreeze, then add more after the vehicle is started . After i fill the radiator of the remaining antifreeze, i replace the radiator cap, and test drive. As you drive, the water thats left in the engine, and the straight antifreeze in the radiator will mix. Creating a 50/50 solution.

Answer 9

question is to general there are some cars that you need to open a bleeder to vent the air out of the system some require a specific set of steps to change your coolant and refill and if you have a engine with and aluminum heads or engine then you need a specific coolant you need to be more specific in the type of vehical you have

Answer 10

You'll need to mix it with water 50-50 first unless you bought it pre-mixed, and you will need to wait for the engine to cool off. Not only can you get splashed by hot coolant, but adding cold water to a hot engine can actually cause it to crack inside.