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How much coolant to fill completely empty system
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:13 pm
by jimmycakes401
I've been googling coolant all morning and searching in here. Folks seem to stick with 50/50 ethylene glycol or that blue stuff. But how much coolant do I need to fill up a completely drained system. All hoses were off and this car had been siting a while. I can't imagine there's anything left in it. I redid the radiator so that's bone dry.
Re: How much coolant to fill completely empty system
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:22 pm
by tartan18
For my 1975 124 the manual says the cooling system takes 8.5 quarts (2 1/4 gallons).
Re: How much coolant to fill completely empty system
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:29 pm
by jimmycakes401
Oh good. That's not too bad. My 81 should be similar if not the same.
Re: How much coolant to fill completely empty system
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:32 pm
by 4uall
Capacity
Through 1974 7.5 litres 8qt
1975-on 8 litres 8 1/2 qt
Thermostat opening temp
mounted in engine 85-89*C 185-192*F
mounted in hoses 78-82*C 172-180*F
Re: How much coolant to fill completely empty system
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:35 pm
by jimmycakes401
I'll pick it up today with some gas and fire this baby up tomorrow. Well... hopefully it will fire up! : )
Re: How much coolant to fill completely empty system
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:42 pm
by jimmycakes401
Re: How much coolant to fill completely empty system
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:57 am
by 124JOE
shes going to fire right up for you
Re: How much coolant to fill completely empty system
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:13 am
by RRoller123
Think positively! All your hard work will pay off!