Antifreeze 1.8 05 model

Ratty · 6th November 2012, 08:03

only had the car a few weeks I thought to drain cooling system any advice on an easy way to drain & a good antifreeze will be welcomed

MangoMan · 6th November 2012, 08:21

Can't help with draining but I can suggest a good Anti-freeze, and that is get some Red 'OAT' from your local Vauxhall Dealer - it's the cheapest I found by far! And it's concentrated... I think it's about £7.00/5lts (Which will give you 10lts).

Dorset Bob · 6th November 2012, 10:32

Many leading engine manufacturers are recommending mixing with distilled or de-ionised water, rather than tap water.
This has been the practice, for many years, with high performance Japanese motorcycles.
5 lts in only one about £1.50, and considering the time it is in there, worth doing, I think.

T-Cut · 6th November 2012, 12:26

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Originally Posted by Ratty

- - - any advice on an easy way to drain & a good antifreeze will be welcomed

The 05 1.8 has the PRT system, which makes draining off quite easy. Remove the under tray the release a clip/hose from one of the PRT unions.

This will allow almost everything to come out. The lower block and heater circuit could be flushed out with a hose if you consider it necessary.

Refill as per the Haynes manual, or if you have a Pela type pump, use the MGR recommended vacuum technique.

How To: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=41864

TC

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