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[bighed]

What is the capacity of the coolant system( how much coolant/water needs to go in after drain down) what is the mix % and whats the best coolant to use? Also where is easiest point to drain engine down please?  

[TheBoy]

8.5l, though you can only get about 4l out at a time.

Vx own Red is what I use

50:50 mix

Drain plug bottom of rad, no block drain on these.

[bighed]

 So how would vauxhall do it if you asked them to?? Thanks for reply TB  

[TheBoy]

So how would vauxhall do it if you asked them to?? Thanks for reply TB  

LOL, you're not that stupid to ask them, surely .  Fair to say, they would most likely drain the rad, and then top it back up.  And probably balls that up as well.

[bighed]

I wouldnt tkae anything to the stealers. Just seems a bit saft to design a motor, then one of the main parts on a service you cant 100% complete  

[TheBoy]

I wouldnt tkae anything to the stealers. Just seems a bit saft to design a motor, then one of the main parts on a service you cant 100% complete  

I couldn't agree more. Though on the upside, at least the drain plug doesn't weep (coz it dont have one )

The method most members use is keep draining, and refilling with water. Do this about 10 times.  Then you have near neat water in. Do one last drain, and refill with neat antifreeze to get approx 50:50 mix

[bighed]

brilliant. thanks TB! doin it in about ten mins.