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      09-21-2017, 11:51 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by blu_one View Post
For anyone who has done alex_d_22's method, can you clarify which hose emits the old fluid when the pump is running? Is it the bottom reservoir hose after disconnected from the reservoir? Also, how much of the total coolant are you able to remove with this method (vs radiator and bottom hose drain). This sounds like an excellent alternative if you get almost as much old coolant out.
When I did this, I only removed the radiator plug and blew compressed air into the reservoir (like 15psi max with a towel to make a seal) and my refill was approx 1.5gal. Good enough for me.
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