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domano 68 · 12-02-2014, 09:22 PM

I was checking the fluids on my "new" 72 LWB C10 and noticed the radiator fluid was low. Looks to be about 4" below the top of the radiator.

I know these old trucks do not have overflow containers, they just puke out to the ground from an overflow tube. Where is the tube located? I must be overlooking it.

How much fluid should the radiator contain when cold? All the way to the top of the filler neck, 1" below the neck ?

Is regular Prestone ok to use or should I use Dexcool? Thanks in advance!

12-02-2014, 09:22 PM	#1
domano 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: hsv al Posts: 89	Coolant level, radiator overflow questions. I was checking the fluids on my "new" 72 LWB C10 and noticed the radiator fluid was low. Looks to be about 4" below the top of the radiator. I know these old trucks do not have overflow containers, they just puke out to the ground from an overflow tube. Where is the tube located? I must be overlooking it. How much fluid should the radiator contain when cold? All the way to the top of the filler neck, 1" below the neck ? Is regular Prestone ok to use or should I use Dexcool? Thanks in advance!