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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:Cars in the UK
Notice:Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:COMICS::SHELLEYELD
Created:Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2584
Total number of notes:63384

2036.0. "Changing Astra coolant" by KRAKAR::WARWICK (Can't you just... ?) Thu Mar 04 1993 23:53

    
    I need to replace the coolant in my 1300 Astra (Mk II). Are there any
    interesting tips I need to know about draining & refilling it, or is it
    just a question of loosening a likely-looking hose clip somewhere down
    the bottom of the radiator ? The owner's manual claims that "this is a
    job best left to your Vauxhall dealer" - but then it would, wouldn't
    it.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Trevor
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2036.1Knowing bugger-all specific to Astras...ESBS01::RUTTERRut The MuttFri Mar 05 1993 09:0811
�    the bottom of the radiator ? The owner's manual claims that "this is a
�    job best left to your Vauxhall dealer" - but then it would, wouldn't
    
    This *is* the owner's manual, as you state, not a Haynes manual ?
    
    Anyway, it's usually a straightforward job, just ensure the heater
    controls are set to the 'hot' setting and make sure that you re-check
    the level once you have got the engine to normal temperature (when the
    thermostat will open).
    
    J.R.
2036.2Airlocks to you, sir.CMOTEC::JASPERFri Mar 05 1993 14:016
    I have an equal amount of Astra knowledge to -1, but it may help to
    clear air locks to leave the rad cap off until after the stat has
    opened. This way, air is cleared through the filler neck instead of
    travelling around the system & ending up in the heater core or worse.
    
 TJ