Common questions

What kind of antifreeze does a 2002 Dodge Dakota take?

What kind of antifreeze does a 2002 Dodge Dakota take?

Zerex 1 Gallon Yellow 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.

How do you flush coolant out of a radiator?

Open the drain, and allow all the coolant to drain into the container until it stops flowing out. Then close the radiator petcock or drain. Pour the radiator flush product into the radiator. Fill the radiator with water from your garden hose until it’s about one inch below the radiator neck. Follow the product directions.

What should I do if I spill antifreeze on my radiator?

Antifreeze is toxic, so keep pets and kids from entering the work area. Also, have a container (to hold at least 4 gallons) ready to catch the used antifreeze, and wipe up any spills. Prevent burns by never opening a warm to the touch cooling system.

Is it OK to change the coolant in a radiator?

Adding fresh radiator coolant with the proper 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water protects your radiator from overheating in summer and freezing in winter. Fortunately, flushing your vehicle’s radiator and changing the coolant is a snap.

What’s the best way to dispose of used coolant?

Secure the used coolant in a closed container and take to your closest recycling center. There’s likely to be quite a lot of used coolant and diluted coolant before you’re done. Refill the radiator with pre-diluted coolant, ensuring it’s the type specified by your vehicle’s manufacturer.

Open the drain, and allow all the coolant to drain into the container until it stops flowing out. Then close the radiator petcock or drain. Pour the radiator flush product into the radiator. Fill the radiator with water from your garden hose until it’s about one inch below the radiator neck. Follow the product directions.

Antifreeze is toxic, so keep pets and kids from entering the work area. Also, have a container (to hold at least 4 gallons) ready to catch the used antifreeze, and wipe up any spills. Prevent burns by never opening a warm to the touch cooling system.

Adding fresh radiator coolant with the proper 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water protects your radiator from overheating in summer and freezing in winter. Fortunately, flushing your vehicle’s radiator and changing the coolant is a snap.

Secure the used coolant in a closed container and take to your closest recycling center. There’s likely to be quite a lot of used coolant and diluted coolant before you’re done. Refill the radiator with pre-diluted coolant, ensuring it’s the type specified by your vehicle’s manufacturer.

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Ruth Doyle