What coolant for my Surf?

[JimSuperSix]

Evening all,

got my Surf back together at last and going to start it up at the weekend, so I need some coolant.

So...

a) how much coolant do I need (2.4TD Automatic (2lte)) ?

and...

b) what sort & concentration is best? Is it right that they originally come with some Japanese red coolant and there are other colours and types

thank you
James

[marky]

BLUECOL is fine around 50/50 mix should do

[JimSuperSix]

BLUECOL is fine around 50/50 mix should do

thanks - do you know what amount of coolant the engine stores? I think I read somewhere that it's around 9 litres???

[Linda]

thanks - do you know what amount of coolant the engine stores? I think I read somewhere that it's around 9 litres???

8ish litres - depends how much you can drain out - some will usually stay in the system.

[JimSuperSix]

OK, thank you

Is there a recommended way to refill the system and avoid airlocks? I assume that I need to have the front and rear heaters on full hot, but what else can I do to avoid any problems?

thanks
James