1989 Ford Mustang antifreeze

1989 FORD MUSTANG
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KSMILLER1122
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1989 Ford Mustang V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual

i want to change out my radiator fluid but should i goi back with full strength or 50\50 blend ii also have a 63 impala ss with a 350 in it i just put a new thermostat in & my car keeps getting hot @ the top radiator hose swells up oh yea the pump doesnt leak & the bearing feels tight so im assuming its good tnx for your help
Nov 12, 2009 at 2:43 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok all antifreeze must be mixed otherwise it will not do its job as well. So with that you get straight antifreeze and mix it 50/50 yourself or buy it premixed. As for the impala if the upper hose is swelling then I must ask how old is the hose. If it is really old then replace it. The upper hose if all is working correctly should be about 30 degrees warmer then the lower hose once at operating temp.
Nov 25, 2009 at 2:48 AM
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