coolant flush
05-11-2007, 04:32 AM
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My 03 996 C4S is more than 4 years old therefore I think it's time for coolant and brake fluid flush?? I went to the Porsche dealer to get the factory anti-freeze they told me I only needed 1 gallon??? However the manual states capacity almost 6 gallons?? Has anyone had coolant service done on their car and can confirm the quantity??
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Bill
My 03 996 C4S is more than 4 years old therefore I think it's time for coolant and brake fluid flush?? I went to the Porsche dealer to get the factory anti-freeze they told me I only needed 1 gallon??? However the manual states capacity almost 6 gallons?? Has anyone had coolant service done on their car and can confirm the quantity??
Thanks
Bill
05-11-2007, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by wrljet
And you need a PST2 to flush the brake fluid properly.
05-11-2007, 08:47 AM
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3 gallons of antifreeze (100%) is all you need, You do not need to buy the Porsche coolant as there are plenty of other brands, such as PEAK Lifetime which work just as well and is fully compatable with what is in your car. 6 gallons of 50/50 is the easiest.
You do not need a PST2 to change the brake fluid. Pressure flush works best.
You do not need a PST2 to change the brake fluid. Pressure flush works best.
05-11-2007, 09:35 AM
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Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by wrljet
To get new fluid throughout the ABS system you do.
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05-11-2007, 09:38 AM
#8
Thank you, I pride myself on being as misinformed as possible.
The shop manual says it's part of a brake fluid flush.
(although in my car the ABS and PSM is active so much of the time the fluid must be circulating plenty)
The shop manual says it's part of a brake fluid flush.
(although in my car the ABS and PSM is active so much of the time the fluid must be circulating plenty)
05-11-2007, 09:45 AM
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Actually the manual says that it's part of bleeding the breaks of if you introduce air into the system during the replacement of major components. It doesn't not state that it is required during a brake fluid flush.
05-11-2007, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by wrljet
Thank you, I pride myself on being as misinformed as possible.
The shop manual says it's part of a brake fluid flush.
(although in my car the ABS and PSM is active so much of the time the fluid must be circulating plenty)
The shop manual says it's part of a brake fluid flush.
(although in my car the ABS and PSM is active so much of the time the fluid must be circulating plenty)
05-11-2007, 10:06 AM
#11
Originally Posted by LVDell
No need to be a smart ***. Make sure you believe EVERYTHING the shop manual says. Remember, the shop manual is prepared for those people that have all those fancy computers (PST2 or PIWIS) at their disposal. I wonde how those of us that are DIY'er ever get anything done properly???
05-11-2007, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Ubermensch
Actually the manual says that it's part of bleeding the breaks of if you introduce air into the system during the replacement of major components. It doesn't not state that it is required during a brake fluid flush.
05-11-2007, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by wrljet
Not being a smart ***, just reacting to an unnecessary insult.
If you think that is an insult you have some seriously thn skin when you are corrected for being incorrect. Enjoy
Time to unsubscribe to this thread.
05-11-2007, 10:10 AM
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If you fill the reservoir with a different color of fluid and the fluid changes color at the caliper bleeders as you pressure bleed them, you know it is flushed completely through the system.
That is the proof of a complete fluid change/flush.
That is the proof of a complete fluid change/flush.
05-11-2007, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Tippy
If you fill the reservoir with a different color of fluid and the fluid changes color at the caliper bleeders as you pressure bleed them, you know it is flushed completely through the system.
That is the proof of a complete fluid change/flush.
That is the proof of a complete fluid change/flush.