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[mini danny]

Hiya how much does a mini hold gonna change antifreeze as its all water at mo and don't fancy cracking engine block thanks Danny

[Guess-Works.com]

when you get your antifreeze, get a little tester too...

eg..

http://www.halfords....tegoryId_229902

[Ethel]

A couple of litres should do. The cooling system holds about 3 1/2L & a third to a half mix is best.

It's forecast minus silly for the beginning of next week 'n those A series blocks are getting rarer, if you don't know when yours was last changed get it done - it doesn't last forever.

[mini danny]

A couple of litres should do. The cooling system holds about 3 1/2L & a third to a half mix is best.

It's forecast minus silly for the beginning of next week 'n those A series blocks are getting rarer, if you don't know when yours was last changed get it done - it doesn't last forever.

Ya gonna change it tomorrow so a five litres is more that enough? ?

[Ethel]

Too much, antifreeze has a shelf life. Buy a couple of litres (not ready mix); flush the system, pour about 3/4 in then top up with water - don't forget to refit the hoses . You can then fill the bottle with water 'n keep it for top ups.

Since antifreeze is also a corrosion inhibitor, your cast iron A Series should be well dosed all year round. It's principally to keep the rust at bay that it needs changing, the side of the bottle will tell you when.

[mini danny]

So 2.5 litres is enough put 2 litres in top rest up and keep the 500 ml top up the bottle and keep in car for top ups

[crazycoleman118]

should be good enough!.... a 50 50 ratio is good for something like minus 30 i believe so thats plenty, however too much is just as bad as too little so bare that in mind