How many gallons of coolant for replacement?

[Joel Pirela]

I may be changing the water pump and want to replace the coolant with new one. How much should I get? 2 gallons?

3 gallons?

thanks in advance!

joel

[JFP in PA]

I may be changing the water pump and want to replace the coolant with new one. How much should I get? 2 gallons?

3 gallons?

thanks in advance!

joel

You didn't say which model you have, but in general you should be fine with two gallons; also buy two gallons of distilled water (about a buck at any supermarket) and pre-mix with the Porsche antifreeze before adding to the car. You will have a small quantity of the mix left over, which is fine for "top ups". If you are interested, you can also obtain the vacuum fill tool that Porsche sells for over $500 for about $100 online, just google "Uview" (they make the tool for Porsche, but also sell it under their name; come with adaptors to fit just about anything with a cooling system). The the vacuum fill tool, you can recharge the cooling system with no fear of air pockets in about 5 min..................

Edited January 14, 2010 by JFP in PA

[Joel Pirela]

So can I just put the porsche brand coolant without mixing them with the distilled water or it has to be watered down? 4 gallons of porsche coolant only?

thanks it's a 2002 carrera 2

[JFP in PA]

So can I just put the porsche brand coolant without mixing them with the distilled water or it has to be watered down? 4 gallons of porsche coolant only?

thanks it's a 2002 carrera 2

No, the Porsche coolant is concentrated and must be mixed 50/50 with distilled water before use.............

[Joel Pirela]

Ok, thanks!

joel