Coolant problems WTF

Gear Jammer · #1 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 01:11 PM

So my ford manual says the 6.o takes about 7gallons of coolant. I drain the radiator and broke the plastic screw thing at the bottom tighten it back up

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When i went to go refill it only took around 4.5 gallons WHY. I mean i know your heater core and hoses will still have coolant in them but i dont think they hold 2 gallons.

ajpu1983 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 01:16 PM

You've got coolant in the block too.

RJM06590 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 01:19 PM

your block hoses and such hold a lot of coolant you have to have it flushed to gt it all out

Robsr · #4 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 01:22 PM

Yes, next time pull the plugs (8mm allan head) in the side of the block towards the rear.

Gear Jammer · #5 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 01:23 PM

Thanks guys. So around 4.5galloins is about right then??

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