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By 55charliebird - 7 Years Ago
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What is the capacity of the 55 Tbird radiator. Radiator only. Getting ready to refill system. Thanks.
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By paul2748 - 7 Years Ago
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I just fill it up to a little over the top of the core with 50/50 water/antifreeze.
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By MoonShadow - 7 Years Ago
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Please don't fall for the premix 50/50 deal. You pay as much or more for 1/2 water. If you want to be sure premix in a bucket at 50/50 and save the money.
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By 57RancheroJim - 7 Years Ago
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Use distilled water if you mix your own, let it go through a few heat cycles to get all the air pockets out and refill as needed. Leave it about an inch from the top of the tank for expansion.
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By 55charliebird - 7 Years Ago
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It took 1 gal. of concentrate and 1 gal. of distilled water.
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By paul2748 - 7 Years Ago
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I agree 100% mix your own.
MoonShadow (7/27/2018)
Please don't fall for the premix 50/50 deal. You pay as much or more for 1/2 water. If you want to be sure premix in a bucket at 50/50 and save the money.
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By cokefirst - 7 Years Ago
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Unless you are in an area where you need the cold weather protection from freezing, I would suggest a 1/3 long life coolant and 2/3 distilled water. The engines in many of these cars tend to run warm. the 1/3 coolant is enough to inhibit rust while the higher concentration of water will dissipate heat better. Water transfers heat to the radiator better than coolant. Just my humble opinion.
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