HOW MUCH ANTIFREEZE FOR A 340?

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Justin
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HOW MUCH ANTIFREEZE FOR A 340?

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Am I correct in thinking I will need 2 litres of antifreeze and the rest water to fill the radiator on my 340 after I've drained it?
1988 340 1.4 DL

(I suffer with O.C.D. which makes me obsessed with fine detail)

(Diagrams or photos are far more helpful to me when it comes to cars)
Ride_on
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Re: HOW MUCH ANTIFREEZE FOR A 340?

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It depends on which engine you are talking about and which anti-freeze, 2L would be a minium. But if it got close to -20C that and you have a 1.7 it might be a bit weak.

Check the anti-freeze instruction on what concentration and what temperature you want to protect against, then check the manual for the cooling system capacity (6.5-8l).
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
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Justin
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Re: HOW MUCH ANTIFREEZE FOR A 340?

Post by Justin »

My 340 is a 1.4, Im sure I put 2 litres in two years ago?...
1988 340 1.4 DL

(I suffer with O.C.D. which makes me obsessed with fine detail)

(Diagrams or photos are far more helpful to me when it comes to cars)
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