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09-07-2013, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Red Wing Mn
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Puking antifreeze !
So this is only the second time i drove my truck after 3 long years. Today I pulled in the drive and I was puking antifreeze. It just have done so the first time since I added before I took off for the second drive. My question is, is this normal ? or do i need a different radiator cap ? or is that the level it should be after its done puking and i shouldn't add any more ?
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09-07-2013, 10:08 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
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Re: Puking antifreeze !
It should be down 2-3 inches in the radiator.These trucks don't have an overflow tank from the factory.If it bothers you,do a search,many have posted their solutions.You need to check it regularly because it may go down a little at a time and need periodic refilling.
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09-07-2013, 11:04 PM
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Location: Red Wing Mn
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Re: Puking antifreeze !
ok it was down two inches and i filled it to the top fin. I will let it rid that that depth.
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09-08-2013, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Podunk, Texas
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Re: Puking antifreeze !
When I first got my truck it would puke coolant until the level in the radiator got down about 5-6 inches below the filler cap - turns out the original owner had a 9 lb radiator cap on it and the manual calls for a 13 lb cap. I replaced the cap and it quit (provided the cold radiator was correctly filled to 2-3 inches below the filler cap).
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09-09-2013, 08:41 PM
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Location: Red Wing Mn
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Re: Puking antifreeze !
The original AC cap was a 15psi Im sure it was original too. My murray book at work called for a 16psi. Filled it up to the top fin and put a new 16 on. Will find out this weekend what happens.
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