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03-14-16, 06:27 PM

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03-14-16, 09:22 PM

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One word of caution. Add coolant with the engine cold, or slowly with the engine running. Do not add cold coolant to hot engine, with the engine shut off.

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03-15-16, 05:28 PM

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One word of caution. Add coolant with the engine cold, or slowly with the engine running. Do not add cold coolant to hot engine, with the engine shut off.

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Good advice.

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11-16-20, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by salimshah

One word of caution. Add coolant with the engine cold, or slowly with the engine running. Do not add cold coolant to hot engine, with the engine shut off.

Salim

I actually did that once before I see your post. Why, what would happen?

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11-17-20, 12:31 PM

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I actually did that once before I see your post. Why, what would happen?

The concentration of cold coolant in hot engine can create cracks. The running (circulating coolant) mixes with cold new coolant and prevents cold spots.

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12-21-22, 06:09 AM

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Thank you

.I thought I'd do a update.i did find a radiator at yard and it came with coolant line I needed and so far it's been great..thank you all for the help and ideas it's good to know people still take the time to help eachother..