Radiator hoses...

ezred · 05-31-2012, 08:15 AM

Hi, just got some silicone hoses from Z1 Motorsports.
Anyone have a DIY on a quick change over from stock hoses?

Do you just drain radiator and fill when new hoses are in?
Do I look for silicate free coolant?
Or do you need a flush - I only have 10k on my 2010 370Z
so many questions, so little time

ResIpsa · 05-31-2012, 11:53 AM

Yes.

Get the Nissan Blue coolant and use purified water from your local grocery store.

You probably do not need a flush but as long as you’re down their…

One easy way to do it (assuming your engine is cold) is to idle your engine to get a little heat and then open the flush valve and pour purified water into the radiator cap. The pressure in the system will flush the fluid out of your radiator. However, you will burn your hand and arm trying to close the flush valve.

Actually, you probably should not use this method.

vjarnot · 05-31-2012, 04:21 PM

What he said. Although by 'purified' he meant 'distilled'.

ezred · 06-01-2012, 10:06 AM

Could I just get some coolant from local auto parts store? - Insead of the 'Blue Nissan" stuff?

05-31-2012, 08:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
ezred Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Red Wing MN Posts: 131 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z 7sp AT Rep Power: 13	Radiator hoses... Hi, just got some silicone hoses from Z1 Motorsports. Anyone have a DIY on a quick change over from stock hoses? Do you just drain radiator and fill when new hoses are in? Do I look for silicate free coolant? Or do you need a flush - I only have 10k on my 2010 370Z so many questions, so little time

05-31-2012, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 337	Yes. Get the Nissan Blue coolant and use purified water from your local grocery store. You probably do not need a flush but as long as you’re down their… One easy way to do it (assuming your engine is cold) is to idle your engine to get a little heat and then open the flush valve and pour purified water into the radiator cap. The pressure in the system will flush the fluid out of your radiator. However, you will burn your hand and arm trying to close the flush valve. Actually, you probably should not use this method. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

06-01-2012, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
ezred Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Red Wing MN Posts: 131 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z 7sp AT Rep Power: 13	Coolant... Could I just get some coolant from local auto parts store? - Insead of the 'Blue Nissan" stuff?

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05-31-2012, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
vjarnot Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mathews, AL Posts: 68 Drives: 2012 370Z Base SP M6 Rep Power: 12	What he said. Although by 'purified' he meant 'distilled'.