How much anti freeze?

[BFG TERRANO]

I'm going to flush out the system and renew the coolant on my 2000 2.7 diesel terrano. Because I can't be sure the block will be completely empty I was going to add 3 litres of anti freeze then top up with water, is this about right???

[addz86]

Half and halfish usually, a Terrano takes 10ltrs to fill so might need a bit more just to be safe

[BFG TERRANO]

Thank you I couldn't find the coolant capacity, will bung a full 5 litre in it!

[RA500]

Drain it into a bucket, see how much you have drained and put 50% back in as anti-freeze...

[MiniBeej]

Or mix the A/F and water before you add it and keep going until it's full? Then anything you have left is pre mixed in case you need any more at any point?

[JordanTurbo]

MiniBeej said:

Or mix the A/F and water before you add it and keep going until it's full? Then anything you have left is pre mixed in case you need any more at any point?

I always do it this way.

Have two old 5ltr bottles in the garage that I keep ready mixed coolant and screen wash in. Makes it simple for the wife to do any top ups herself. I always get red coolant and blue screen wash for this reason too.

Edited by JordanTurbo on Saturday 30th November 09:27