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Well it was time to do a coolant flush
« on: August 07, 2022, 04:19:55 PM »
What I saw in the pan looks pretty good, or so I thought until I compared side by side  ???

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Re: Well it was time to do a coolant flush
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2022, 04:38:57 PM »
How many years/miles since last change?

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Re: Well it was time to do a coolant flush
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2022, 05:55:30 PM »
How many years/miles since last change?

According to my records, I did coolant in Feb 17...so 5.5 years. I didn't record mileage, but I'd guess 15 k miles

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Re: Well it was time to do a coolant flush
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2022, 06:05:47 PM »
I think it’s about time. I normally do five years are 50,000 miles whichever comes first. For me it’s always five years. Don’t drive or ride more than 5 to 7000 miles a year.

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Re: Well it was time to do a coolant flush
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2022, 03:17:44 AM »
Then I would do it every 2 years.  When I had my C10 I did it every 2 years.
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Re: Well it was time to do a coolant flush
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2022, 07:57:20 AM »
Much better idea. Then you don't have to replace the pump as often like I did!

Then I would do it every 2 years.  When I had my C10 I did it every 2 years.

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Re: Well it was time to do a coolant flush
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2022, 08:13:17 AM »
Every other year for me, 4-5000 miles a year. I too flush once with regular water before each change.
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Re: Well it was time to do a coolant flush
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2022, 09:06:48 AM »
Yup great point. I take my bike/car for a hot drive on plain water to get it all around the jackets.


Every other year for me, 4-5000 miles a year. I too flush once with regular water before each change.