Originally Posted by billvp
I'm wanting to do the coolant separation tomorrow if possible.
- Do I need to replace the coolant, or should I reuse what's there? I have about 18k miles.
- If I should replace the coolant, what kind is the best current coolant to use)?
- It seems obvious that the coolant would all come out when I take off and replace the hoses. Should I drain it all first (and if so, what's the best method?) or just put a large pan under the car, and then take off the hose and aim both sides
... or should I try to plug the hoses with a screw or something right away?
- Do autoparts stores take and dispose of old coolant?
thanks for any help
1 and 2. if you have the means sure change out the coolant. the blue oem coolant is nto available outside of the factory, we use prestone mixes with any coolant and distilled water.
3. stuff an old towel under the hose and be ready to stuff your thumb in when you pull the hose off, close the valve on the kit and use it to your advantage so you wont need 3 hands. i can do it with only loosing about a cup worth of coolant which gets caught by the towel. once kti is installed open both valves before you check the level and top off the fluid (or drop the old and refill with all new).
4. yes, well call your local auto parts shop to confirm but they do around here.
call me if you get stuck tomorrow