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Adam12 · 10-14-2003, 08:23 PM

How much coolant should I be running in my big block with a 4 core radiator? it is running hot right now so im going to flush the radiator and put new fluid in but am not sure how much I should use.

cableguy0 · 10-14-2003, 08:26 PM

just fill it up get a couple gallons and mix it 50%coolant 50% water do not but the premix you are getting a 1/2 gallon of water for like the same price as a jug of real antifreeze

RON WOODGEARD · 10-14-2003, 09:33 PM

My 4 core S.B. holds three gallons of coolant. ( I checked it just last week) Ditto on the 50/50 mixture or even 60% antifeeze and 40 water. I don't live in an extremely cold area so I went the 50%/50% route. 1-1/2 gallon of each. You will hold a little more, being a B.B.

Ron

Adam12 · 10-14-2003, 10:46 PM

ok thanks.

10-14-2003, 08:23 PM	#1
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	how much coolant do I need? How much coolant should I be running in my big block with a 4 core radiator? it is running hot right now so im going to flush the radiator and put new fluid in but am not sure how much I should use. __________________ 70 SWB 481 ci, TH-400, Edlebrok Victor Jr. intake, Holley street avenger 770, Dynomax ceramic coated headers. Dual flowmasters. and only 3516134 more little things to do.

10-14-2003, 08:26 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	just fill it up get a couple gallons and mix it 50%coolant 50% water do not but the premix you are getting a 1/2 gallon of water for like the same price as a jug of real antifreeze __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-14-2003, 10:46 PM	#4
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	ok thanks. __________________ 70 SWB 481 ci, TH-400, Edlebrok Victor Jr. intake, Holley street avenger 770, Dynomax ceramic coated headers. Dual flowmasters. and only 3516134 more little things to do.

10-14-2003, 09:33 PM	#3
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	My 4 core S.B. holds three gallons of coolant. ( I checked it just last week) Ditto on the 50/50 mixture or even 60% antifeeze and 40 water. I don't live in an extremely cold area so I went the 50%/50% route. 1-1/2 gallon of each. You will hold a little more, being a B.B. Ron



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