I need to drain the reservoir tank to add antifreeze. Does any one know how to do it that can explain to me please?
Nov 9, 2017 at 11:15 AM
How to drain the reservoir tank
1999 SATURN SL2
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CJ MEDEVAC
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This might be an easy way.
Be sure to remove the vac's filter.
Use a piece of fuel line or vacuum line (instead of the steel brake line in my picture).
Duct tape/etc., the smaller line inside the hose, seal it off good.
Let us know how it goes.
The Medic
Be sure to remove the vac's filter.
Use a piece of fuel line or vacuum line (instead of the steel brake line in my picture).
Duct tape/etc., the smaller line inside the hose, seal it off good.
Let us know how it goes.
The Medic
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Nov 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM
STEVE W.
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What does the tank currently have in it?
If it is only water then you will need to drain the entire cooling system and then refill with 50/50 coolant mix. Just draining the reservoir will not be enough to protect the system. If it already has actual anti-freeze in it you need to just add more Dex-Cool.
If it is only water then you will need to drain the entire cooling system and then refill with 50/50 coolant mix. Just draining the reservoir will not be enough to protect the system. If it already has actual anti-freeze in it you need to just add more Dex-Cool.
Nov 10, 2017 at 7:07 AM
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