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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 07:47 AM
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Antifreeze question

So i did a coolant flush today and after i drained the old coolant i put the plug back in and went to flush it out with water. MY radiator only took a gallon before it started coming out of the AST. Anyway i ran the car for 3 or so min and drained the water. Put the plug back in and went to fill it up with coolant, this time it did the same thing only taking around a gallon before coming out of the AST. I did the research and what I'm coming up with is the cooling system should take 2 gallons so wheres my problem? I drove it around for about 30mins (stoping to check if it was low) no problems my resovior is full as well. I even let it cool down after the drive and attempted to top it off but again just over filled and came out the AST soooo is it full?
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 10:35 AM
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There's a fair amount of coolant in the engine (not sure it's a gal tho). Instructions berlow...

Radiator Flush
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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Yup thats the exact page i went to when i did it
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 09:10 AM
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Did you burp it? There are numerous YouTube videos on how to do that. And it helps using a Lisle funnel
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 09:51 AM
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Did you drain the engine? There is a bolt on the intermediate iron. Sounds like you are only draining the radiator, that does not empty the engine.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:09 PM
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i did burp it i did not drain the engine so thats prob my problem thanks !!!
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