Coolant & water advice

[Slaninar]

Thanks for this. I topped up with about 1/2 litre of Halfords ready-mixed coolant -- I wasn't sure how much had escaped and wanted a quick fix. I'm thinking I'll drain the coolant system one dry weekend soon (I hope).

Afore mentioned G12++ can be mixed with about anything, but even that is not adviseable. Other coolants shouldn't be mixed. Drain, rinse, pour a new one and top up with the same type (or G12++ if in doubt).

Forgive an amateur question: when draining the coolant system, is it really as easy as removing the drain plug and pouring distilled water into the spout secured by the pressure cap under the tank? Is it safe to allow coolant to drain into the gutter drain or do I have to collect it and take it somewhere to dispose of it?

Yes, easy like you said. If you wanted to be real anal about it, you could fill it with distilled water and let it warm up, then drain (watch not to get burnt).

The coolant expansion should also be drained, rinsed and topped up.





About disposing: I live in Serbia, old oil and such stuff can be poured wherever you like - not sure about your legislation. Eco friendly it is not, however, but there is no place to dispose of such matteries here. Not that I know anyone bothers with that.