How much water/coolant in a 96?

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  1. O.D. Showtime Founding Member

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    I'm getting my coolant system flushed and was wondering how much coolant and water I should put in. I will be running 60% water and 40% coolant and I have a 3-core Fluidyne radiator (which can obviously hold more coolant). Anyone know the exact amount of water and coolant that should go in? Thanks.
    O.D. Showtime, Aug 1, 2005
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  2. bdcardinal tree hugger

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    about a gallon and a half of coolant, and the rest water. maybe a bottle or 2 of water wetter for ****s and giggles.
    bdcardinal, Aug 1, 2005
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    Stock, it should hold 14.1 quarts if it's completely empty, including the block...

    When I drained mine recently it took about 8 quarts (4 water/4 coolant) to fill it back up and I didn't drain the block...
    missouri_guy197, Aug 1, 2005
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  4. SVT32VDOHC waiting for the next hack atta

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    I have heard that water wetter and anti-freeze don't mix. Water Wetter is only for 100% water. I thought a chemical reaction will occur. It is like mixing pink and green anti freeze together. Anyone else heard this.
    SVT32VDOHC, Aug 3, 2005
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  5. bdcardinal tree hugger

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    nope, its just not as effective with coolant.
    bdcardinal, Aug 4, 2005
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