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Radiator Fill

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Dabbie7, Sep 30, 2006.

  1. Sep 30, 2006
    Dabbie7

    Dabbie7 Member

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    How much antifreeze should I pour into an empty CJ5, V6, radiator before I finish filling with water?
     
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    tommy b

    tommy b Member

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    Your best mix is half water and half antifreeze. One way to do it is when you buy a gallon of antifreeze, pour half of it into an empty gallon jug. Fill both the jugs with water. This gives you a 50/50 mix. Then fill the radiator with whatever it takes. Note: I like to use distilled water to prevent the cruddy buildup in the radiator. FWIW

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    kiowamtp

    kiowamtp Member

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    Or buy the premixed 50/50
     
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    Dabbie7

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    I already bought a gallon of antifreeze, so I'll use your suggestion about the gallon jug and mixing with distilled water. Thanks for the advice!
     
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