996tt rads and coolant refill
#17
I was able to get just shy of 2 gallons from the two drain plugs (shown at to center of Macster's pic). Using the airlift tool once or twice helped get a bit more out.
Believe it or not, I couldn't even completely drain the system when I removed the passenger side radiator.
Believe it or not, I couldn't even completely drain the system when I removed the passenger side radiator.
#18
Race Director
#19
Three Wheelin'
I just flushed my system and the only radiator that had a drain was the center rad, the drain looked nothing like the workshop pic, mine was a plastic with a small thumb twist handle a plastic petcock type drain, I tried to manually twist open and the plastic handle broke off.., I just ended up flushing by opening the line on the driver side and blowing air through the breather hose on the coolant reservoir, easy peasy.
#20
I just flushed my system and the only radiator that had a drain was the center rad, the drain looked nothing like the workshop pic, mine was a plastic with a small thumb twist handle a plastic petcock type drain, I tried to manually twist open and the plastic handle broke off.., I just ended up flushing by opening the line on the driver side and blowing air through the breather hose on the coolant reservoir, easy peasy.
#21
Burning Brakes
Yep, center rad is the only one with a drain. More like an o-ringed plug with a wire clip lock. I'm telling you the Uview is the best tool I ever purchased. Actually makes it fun, I was laughing out loud the first time I used it because I never believed the car would suck all the antifreeze from the Spakletts bottle I stored it in. Did that and asked for more, so fast & easy. Worth more than I paid IMO.
#22
Three Wheelin'
Yes, the OEM plastic petcock is a pain. I also find the best was to flush is to remove the large coolant hose on the left side under the car near the trans. Then remove the small overflow hose and just blow compressed air (carefully) through the system and you can get over 5 liters this way. Then drain the motor and you get almost all of it.
#23
What is "special" about Porsche factory coolant? While I won't take a chance and use "regular" antifreeze... I'm just curious to know if I'm paying extra for specific protection, or just a pretty color fluid with great marketing?
Last edited by gtred; 02-27-2018 at 10:51 PM.
#24
Rennlist Member
Porsche and the VAG group in general
have been using Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolant in their cars for awhile now. Some other types will have an adverse reaction, gelling, when the two are mixed. Get some of this from your local VW dealer less$$ than same stuff from Porsche.
have been using Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolant in their cars for awhile now. Some other types will have an adverse reaction, gelling, when the two are mixed. Get some of this from your local VW dealer less$$ than same stuff from Porsche.
#25
Race Car
You don't need to buy the OEM coolant, there are many companies that make G13 coolants. Rowe and Pentosin come to mind. Probably won't find G13 at Autozone or Pep Boys though, so OEM might be a timely option.