Flushing antifreeze

2001 DODGE STRATUS
110,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL
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BHENRY
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I am just looking to flush the antifreeze and reservoir, wondering how much antifreeze I would need?
Nov 10, 2018 at 2:51 AM
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HARRY P
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The cooling system in your car holds 7.8L / ~2.2 gallons of coolant. Here is a how to guide that we have made. This is the exact method that I use, personally.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars
Nov 10, 2018 at 3:42 AM
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BHENRY
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Okay, I bought one gallon of non mixed antifreeze so I need to dilute it 50/50 so I should not need to buy anymore right?
Nov 10, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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Yep you should be good. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 12, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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HARRY P
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Ah sorry I missed your response earlier. As Ken said, you should be good.
Nov 12, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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