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Old 08-16-2008, 11:46 AM
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Coolant Mix question

I just flushed my radiator and added toyota long life and distilled water. However I poured the gallon of coolant in first, then the gallon of distilled water.

Will it mix or should I have mixed it in a separate container? Should I flush and do all over again?

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Originally Posted by vtruong1
I just flushed my radiator and added toyota long life and distilled water. However I poured the gallon of coolant in first, then the gallon of distilled water.

Will it mix or should I have mixed it in a separate container? Should I flush and do all over again?

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You're fine.
It'll mix up ok.




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That's the way I do mine, gives about a 50:50 mix. I add water as needed, with the radiator I have, it takes a little over a gallon to top off the system.
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Yep. Thats how I filled mine up. Gallon of coolant, gallon of purified water and then I mixed some 50/50 up to top off the system.
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ok thanks
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