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M3Fan 
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 Posted: November-11-2006 at 5:43pm |
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Just filled up my engine with non-toxic green AF (yes, it exists for cars in non-toxic formula). I filled it using the inlet hose for the RW pump- never started the engine, just poured it down the hose with a funnel. Dead cold, the engine took in over 3 gallons with no hesitation. Could have been more. Could there be an air pocket? Possibly. If so, it's a pretty small pocket- I was amazed at how much the engine took in.
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Hollywood
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Posted: November-17-2006 at 11:07am |
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I want to say we used exactly 3 gallons as well in the '88 351.
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HOT FOOT
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Posted: November-17-2006 at 11:19pm |
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I've always drained the block and manifolds and then sucked in A/F using the RWP hose. As long as the block is empty it will fill with A/F. I like this way better because I know the RWP, trans cooler etc are filled with A/F. It has gotten as cold as minus 30 degrees where my boat is stored and never had a problem. Also make sure to mix A/F and water as straight A/F will freeze.
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25XS
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Posted: November-25-2006 at 8:46pm |
They did... www.xtremeheaters.com 5 minutes to install in a skiboat: TOPS! Kicks on at 40degrees F and off at 45degrees F and keeps your engine safe as long as you have electricity plugged in to it. I sell the heck out of them. Tom |
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