Quick Coolant Flush mixture question

[Markt213]

The vacuum was just used to check for leaks and refill, not coolant removal. It worked very well.

To drain the coolant I just opened up the hoses and raised the front of the car along with setting the heat at max. After I drained the distilled water and removed the water pump and thermostat more came out. The water pump came out easily and was in good shape but the thermostat was much more difficult. It was installed with Torx Bolts instead of regular hex bolts so I had to make a trip to Harbor Freight to get sockets to remove them. Two of the bolts were hidden behind other hoses and the exhaust which were challenging. Tomorrow I will put the belt on refill it and hope for no leaks.
Time for a beer!

[Leo G]

Hi Mark. Just yesterday i had my coolant replaced via a vacuum machine attached to the filler hole. (Was getting a second flush following valve work).
This thing sucked out 7L then replaced with a fresh 50/50. All in about 15mins.
Saved all the hassle. Nice clean job.

[Markt213]

Originally Posted by Leo G

Hi Mark. Just yesterday i had my coolant replaced via a vacuum machine attached to the filler hole. (Was getting a second flush following valve work).
This thing sucked out 7L then replaced with a fresh 50/50. All in about 15mins.
Saved all the hassle. Nice clean job.

I probably should have taken mine in but I am pretty hard headed and cheap so I did it myself.....
The second time I drained it I got more out. A little more than 5 gallons.

If you don’t mind my asking how much did your flush cost? It definitely took me a long time and was a learning experience for an amateur like me.

Cheers

[Leo G]

The flush and refill was £39

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Markt213

The vacuum was just used to check for leaks and refill, not coolant removal. It worked very well.

To drain the coolant I just opened up the hoses and raised the front of the car along with setting the heat at max. After I drained the distilled water and removed the water pump and thermostat more came out. The water pump came out easily and was in good shape but the thermostat was much more difficult. It was installed with Torx Bolts instead of regular hex bolts so I had to make a trip to Harbor Freight to get sockets to remove them. Two of the bolts were hidden behind other hoses and the exhaust which were challenging. Tomorrow I will put the belt on refill it and hope for no leaks.
Time for a beer!

Perfect. I made the same HF run when I did my WP/thermo.

You saved some cash! What's your next project?