Topic: Coolant
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Old 01-04-2008, 08:22 AM   #10 (permalink)
sokoloff
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You can get the right amount of coolant in by adding it first. Once you have added the coolant, then top it off with distilled water and whatever water was left in the system mixed with the distilled water and the proper amount of coolant will have you at the percentage you're after. Certainly double check things with a hydrometer, but there is no need to premix your coolant and water.
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