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Old 30-06-2014, 11:40 PM   #8
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Default Re: Changing coolant

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Originally Posted by thearrow View Post
Disconnect one of the hoses and let it drain underneath the car.
Even when all hoses are disconnected, engine block will still hold about 3 to 4 litres of coolant unless you tilt engine so that the coolant will drain out.

Apart from using compressed air, running cold engine carefully for few seconds might be a good idea. Removing thermostat might help as well.
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