1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Previous Owner Put Green Antifreeze Now Orange

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
13,500 MILES
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previous owner put green antifreeze in and I now know I need orange. How much orange antifreeze do I need to buy. What percentage of water to antifreeze do I need. Car tends to run hot. Any thing else I need to know?

bob 720-317-3133 colo // solarsync@hotmail.com
Apr 5, 2013 at 2:12 AM
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You will need a 50/50 mix of distilled water and Dex-Cool.
The capacity is 10.5 quarts.
I would take the lower hose off and runn water through the radiator cap opening until the water comes out clean.
If it is running hot this is a good time to replace the thermostat as it may be the problem.
Apr 5, 2013 at 2:19 AM
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