Which Coolant/Antifreeze for this vehicle?

Tiny
AZDANNO04
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  • 1983 CHEVROLET VAN
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 61,000 MILES
What coolant/antifreeze?
Saturday, July 20th, 2024 AT 10:05 AM

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Tiny
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Here are the steps to ensure proper coolant/antifreeze usage:

Coolant Type: Use a green ethylene glycol-based coolant.
Mix Ratio: Mix the coolant with distilled water in a 50:50 ratio for most climates. In extremely cold climates, a 60:40 ratio (coolant to water) can be used for additional freeze protection.

Capacity: Check your owner's manual for the exact cooling system capacity, but it's generally around 12-16 quarts for these vehicles.
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