Coolant Change
- Thread starter fxlr8
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- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Car
- 05 FX35 RWD
I've done it once. It doesnt require anything special. Just the correct mix of H20
Forgot to update this thread,
I used peak long life concentrate coolant(which is silicate free) mixed with distilled water and a bottle of hyper-lube super coolant. At first the car raised hotter than normal so I massaged the coolant hoses with the cap off to try to force any air pockets out....topped it off and now everything is working great.
I used peak long life concentrate coolant(which is silicate free) mixed with distilled water and a bottle of hyper-lube super coolant. At first the car raised hotter than normal so I massaged the coolant hoses with the cap off to try to force any air pockets out....topped it off and now everything is working great.
puhahacj
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- Location
- South Bay 310
When do you change the coolant? I have 83k miles, I don't think I've ever changed the coolant.......temperature always stays under the middle line so I keep thinking the coolant is doing it's job.
When I randomly checked today, the color looks pretty dark.......
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Did you do fill the radiator with the bleeder screw off until coolant flowed out of the bleeder screw hole?
When I randomly checked today, the color looks pretty dark.......
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Did you do fill the radiator with the bleeder screw off until coolant flowed out of the bleeder screw hole?
- Location
- Riverside, CA
I change mine once a year. I let it bleed out through the screw at the bottom of the radiator and refill it. I burp the system using a cheaper funnel I bought at Amazon.
puhahacj
Member
- Location
- South Bay 310
to flush? i think you'll need to drain, then refill with about 1 gallon of distilled water and run the car until normal temp, rev a few times and drain the water. Supposedly keep doing this until the water comes out 'clear'. Then you can fill again with the coolant.
Yes, fill the radiator with the bleeder screw off, once the fluid comes out of the bleeder close it and continue to fill until full.
Similar to this g35 procedure
http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gcoupe/projects/infiniti_g35_coolant_service_procedure.htm
ok thank u,but now, wheres the plug to drain lol. any pic?
orthotist
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- Location
- Olathe, Kansas
coolant
I used zerex Asian, looks pink in color. It took 2 gallons because it's a 50/50 mix
I used zerex Asian, looks pink in color. It took 2 gallons because it's a 50/50 mix
- Location
- Austintatious, TX
- Name
- Sj
you should definitely flush your radiator man. grab some prestone from autozone and follow the diy.
when flushing these VQ35 i find air pockets to be really common on it. I've done about 6 other drain/fills on other cars even a Vq30 and never had an air pocket issue.
I did one on a coupe and it was just a huge headache, I then bought a lisle no spill coolant funnel and it made it cake, no air pockets, very clean and fast way to do it.
I did one on a coupe and it was just a huge headache, I then bought a lisle no spill coolant funnel and it made it cake, no air pockets, very clean and fast way to do it.
silverFX
Member
- Location
- Newburgh, Indiana
- Car
- Sold my 2003 FX35
What size are the O-rings for the Radiator Drain Plug and the Air Relief Plug?
Thanks
Thanks
- Location
- Vancouver, BC
- Car
- 2008 FX35
On the same topic. Has anyone switched to Evan's waterless coolant on their FX?
I'm picking up a new radiator, and re-doing some of the hoses and piping yet again on my FX. So I am thinking of switching to their waterless coolant. Seems like a great concept.
I'm picking up a new radiator, and re-doing some of the hoses and piping yet again on my FX. So I am thinking of switching to their waterless coolant. Seems like a great concept.
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Car
- 2007 FX35 RWD
I'm trying to think if I can explain it in words, but I'll look for a picture now. It's just right of the battery, left of the engine. Should be a plastic phillips shaped screw, maybe the size of a nickel.
Edit: this should do the trick
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Cool. Thanks Stu!
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Bought radiator drain plug o-ring and OEM radiator cap from Nissan dealership.
Infiniti is selling the same cap for $23 and Nissan had it for $18.
For reference the o-ring part number is: 21481-89900
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---------- Post added at 02:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:54 PM ----------
Bought radiator drain plug o-ring and OEM radiator cap from Nissan dealership.
Infiniti is selling the same cap for $23 and Nissan had it for $18.
For reference the o-ring part number is: 21481-89900
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