Why 5 litre coolant bottles?!

[Clacker]

I see most brands have coolant designed for the Commodore series which has taken 12 litres of 50/50 for years now (at least ecotec range). So why are they are 5 litres? Do you guys just run slightly less than the recommended ratio or do you get a 1 litre "topup" bottle?

Interested to know....

[Hot-Rod]

Unless you do a complete flush of the whole radiator and block (includes removing knock sensors to allow drainage from block) you probably wont get more then 5 litres of coolant in the system. Maybe 8 litres of 50/50 if ur lucky with the other 4 50/50 coming from unflushed water/coolant still in the block.

[Clacker]

Unless you do a complete flush of the whole radiator and block (includes removing knock sensors to allow drainage from block) you probably wont get more then 5 litres of coolant in the system. Maybe 8 litres of 50/50 if ur lucky with the other 4 50/50 coming from unflushed water/coolant still in the block.

Thanks Hot-Rod.

That makes sense.

I guess as my bro's VX has dirty coolant I'll have to get that topup bottle as it'll need a full flush.

Out of interest, does anyone know how easy it is to remove the overfow tank of the S2 VX?

Thanks

[vxcalais_01]

If you want an excellent quality coolant get the repco branded premixed stuff. It has one of the highest glycol contents which is what you want. At times $25 for 5 litre concentrat, then 1 litre also cheaper. But yes, 6 litres is required. Its made by Mobil or Super Roo i think. They oils are rebottled Mobil oils.

[vxcalais_01]

Thanks Hot-Rod.

That makes sense.

I guess as my bro's VX has dirty coolant I'll have to get that topup bottle as it'll need a full flush.

Out of interest, does anyone know how easy it is to remove the overfow tank of the S2 VX?

Thanks

Yes, its all gotta be done from the bottom, few bolts around the bottle and loosen the over flow hose from the radiator filler neck. Be carefull as coolant is very very toxic. Even if you dont get much, its residual build up is just as bad, and stuffs your kidneys etc. A lot of it kills you quick, like a few sips. I dont think they can stop it.......

[acarmody]

Hmmmm note to self, stop drinking coolant.

[Clacker]

If you want an excellent quality coolant get the repco branded premixed stuff. It has one of the highest glycol contents which is what you want. At times $25 for 5 litre concentrat, then 1 litre also cheaper. But yes, 6 litres is required. Its made by Mobil or Super Roo i think. They oils are rebottled Mobil oils.

Thanks VX, I'll check it out.

[vxcalais_01]

Hmmmm note to self, stop drinking coolant.

Theres a famous case i think in the U.S where the wife/mother poisoned the dad/husband by adding the coolant to his drink etc. Its sweet, you cannot pick it, the reason why animals lick it up. The world glycol will indicate some sweetness. I dont know why they dont add bittering agent like they do to rat poison. If you wanna go safer use Propylene glycol its less toxic, not non toxic. So not as bad. you will also see this stuff in face creams, cosmetics etc.