When to do a change of antifreeze

Tiny
DINKSTER007
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  • 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
I want to know when is a good idea to change the antifreeze, and is a flush a good thing too? What type of antifreeze do I use? Thanks
Thursday, October 20th, 2016 AT 3:29 PM

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Tiny
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Our manual just states long life or equivalent which would be Dex-cool that has to be changed every five years. Most manufacturers do not recommend a flush, but you can if you want it is up to you. Pull the lower hose off radiator and you will get a lot of the stuff that is bad out. Just mix it 50/50 antifreeze and good water, or you can buy it already mixed it will take 7.0 quarts.
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Thursday, October 20th, 2016 AT 3:39 PM

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