how change the engine coolant on the NorthStar
#1
how change the engine coolant on the NorthStar
Hi Folks,
I bought a 2004 DTS (blk/blk)about a month ago with approx 60K miles on it. Reading around this post I want to change the engine coolant asap.
Can someone forward me or point me in the direction to the specific proceedure to accomplish this task? I didn't have any luck in FAQ regarding the step by step process.
ALSO, the heater/A/C fan will not operate- sometimes the climate control will kick on if I go over a bump or accellerate aggressively- indicating it might be a bad connection somewhere. Possibly a blower motor connector? Where can I find this connection.
Thanks for any assistance and providing an invaluable source of information on all Caddys
Thx
Sully
I bought a 2004 DTS (blk/blk)about a month ago with approx 60K miles on it. Reading around this post I want to change the engine coolant asap.
Can someone forward me or point me in the direction to the specific proceedure to accomplish this task? I didn't have any luck in FAQ regarding the step by step process.
ALSO, the heater/A/C fan will not operate- sometimes the climate control will kick on if I go over a bump or accellerate aggressively- indicating it might be a bad connection somewhere. Possibly a blower motor connector? Where can I find this connection.
Thanks for any assistance and providing an invaluable source of information on all Caddys
Thx
Sully
#2
RE: how change the engine coolant on the NorthStar
Flushing cooling system - Drain old coolant, refill with coolant, monitor level till cooling fan comes on and goes off 2 times. Re-install cap drive 2-3 miles and park. Recheck coolant level add as necessary.
Blower - check for codes, blower is under right side of dash.
Blower - check for codes, blower is under right side of dash.
#3
RE: how change the engine coolant on the NorthStar
not to over-ride the master, slowroll, are we suggesting dex-cool, distilled water, or pellets/ additives for this guy? maybe none is needed due to the miles on the car..... just a suggestion.......
cescully, big welcome to the Forum..... keep us posted on your coolant change.... good luck
rickyd
cescully, big welcome to the Forum..... keep us posted on your coolant change.... good luck
rickyd
#4
RE: how change the engine coolant on the NorthStar
gotcha... just wondering if the bottom radiator hose is the best method... and should I be forcing the remaining old coolant out by some type of water pressure, say from a garden hose?
thx
Sully
and thx for the warn welcome guys...
thx
Sully
and thx for the warn welcome guys...
#5
RE: how change the engine coolant on the NorthStar
scully, if i remember correctly a simple drain is good enough, see my post on the same, somewhere (i'll look up and get back).
rick
distilled, and green stuff.... water, and dex sts section, page 5
this will help. these guys are a wealth of info..........
rick
rick
distilled, and green stuff.... water, and dex sts section, page 5
this will help. these guys are a wealth of info..........
rick
#6
RE: how change the engine coolant on the NorthStar
thanks much rickyd...
I'm shooting for the old "an ounce of prevention saves a few hundred pounds of aluminum"...
well you get it...
I don't think this car's coolant was changed sincenew and it just hit 60K mls...
see ya!
I'm shooting for the old "an ounce of prevention saves a few hundred pounds of aluminum"...
well you get it...
I don't think this car's coolant was changed sincenew and it just hit 60K mls...
see ya!
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