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Forum: C5 Tech
05-10-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 44,060
Posted By MrPhil

Are the 'drain' and 'filler' plugs the same plug?

Are the 'drain' and 'filler' plugs the same plug?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-29-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,521
Posted By MrPhil

Great.......... now my question is in there...

Great.......... now my question is in there twice. I'm changing my name to MrClutz
Forum: C5 Tech
04-29-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,521
Posted By MrPhil

I like your additional efforts to replace more of...

I like your additional efforts to replace more of the transmission fluid when doing a change. I was wondering which transmission line on the radiator do you open and do you leave the transmission in...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-27-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,521
Posted By MrPhil

Transmission fluid change

I like your idea here, but have a couple of questions. Which transmission line do you pull off the radiator? I think it is either 'top' or 'bottom'. Also when running the engine to pump the fluid...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-30-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,722
Posted By MrPhil

Fan

How do you change the 'fan-on' temperature?
Forum: C5 Tech
11-30-2011, 12:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,722
Posted By MrPhil

160º vs 187º

Actually I just bought my first ever Corvette. To save a bundle of money I bought an old one, 1999 model. For a 13 year old car it has been well cared for but I've been going trough the simple...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-27-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,920
Posted By MrPhil

Looks like more then just your engine is full of...

Looks like more then just your engine is full of hot air. If your engine temperature will go to 200º any thermostat you run will be wide open. When your engine gets to 188º with a 160º thermostat...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-27-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,722
Posted By MrPhil

Stay with design

Why do people want to put in a 160º thermostat when the engine is designed to work with a 187º? When the engine gets to 190º both thermostats will be wide open so if the engine continues to get...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,879
Posted By MrPhil

Green prestone

Read the green print........... Prestone says you can mix their green antifreeze with any color you want. No problem. If that caused any harm to your cooling system they could be held liable and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,879
Posted By MrPhil

Colors

This antifreeze thing is a bag of worms. Here is what Prestone says about their green antifreeze on their website:

Prestone® Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant is compatible with ANY...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,762
Posted By MrPhil

I guess if you want to be more environmentally...

I guess if you want to be more environmentally friendly you could first drain ALL the coolant in the system for proper disposal and then use the fresh water flush. There would still be a very small...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,762
Posted By MrPhil

A little different

I don't know, things might be a little different on the C5 vette. Both my heater hoses go to casting that contains the water pump (I think) and the thermostat (I think). I'll still need to...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-16-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 771
Posted By MrPhil

Flush

I was planning on installing one of those Peak flush kits and giving the entire system a throe cleaning. Probably also run a coolant system flush solution before adding the 'green' stuff. Think...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-15-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,762
Posted By MrPhil

Coolant back-flush

I bought one of those Peak flush kits that connect in the heater hose but not sure which one. Then I plan to remove the top radiator hose at the engine end to allow coolant to escape as clean water...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-15-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 771
Posted By MrPhil

Interesting. I just purchased a 99' vette with...

Interesting. I just purchased a 99' vette with 112,000 miles on it and trying to figure out what might need service. The coolant, best described by the wife, is raspberry in color. I'm wondering...
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