So with much deliberation and confusion I decided to continue. Now once the plate is off one can get under the car to see the position of the drain valves and coolant hose problem is I couldn't find the drain valve as shown in the pic from skoda, it just aint there! The engine protection plate off (to get this off you'll need to put your car up on jack stands, get under and remove the bolts - 1/2 inch ratchet set will do) Now I followed the above steps to drain the coolant: One can also run flowing water from a garden hose in the coolant reservoir with the engine running and drain valve open (with heater too) - this too is very efficient in cleaning out old coolant Some coolant flushes ask you to run the car for 100kms before drainingģ. Always ensure you give about 15-20 minutes for the engine to cool after running before draining (coolant is hot)Ģ. Repeat the process from steps 2-6 with water until the drained water is clear (usually about 2-3 times)ġ. Drain out the coolant and coolant flushħ. Let the car run for another 20-30 minutesĦ. Switch on the heater and set to maximumĥ. Run the car in idle up to when the engine is at optimum temperature (regular)Ĥ. This can also be added to the old coolant.ģ. Use a coolant flush with a mix of water filled in after draining the original coolant. Drain the coolant from the hose and the valveĢ. Note: always ensure your car engine is cool engine coolant can be very very hot!ġ. The actual process was somewhat different if you want better results. Remove the coolant hose and allow to drain Open the coolant drain valve and allow to drainģ. Remove the underbody protection plate (if any - this was part of the rough road package on diesel Fabias Mk2)Ģ. The process to be followed (as per manual)ġ. The Skoda workshop manual for a 1.9 TDI engine showed what was needed to be done: The research began as I wasn't too sure on how this was going to be done and whether I needed pro help, but what I found is what made this another great And satisfying DIY project. So this thread is purely for flushing and changing my coolant! I don't know what made me oversee this when I serviced my car (another DIY) the regular oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter (clean - A K&N cone), cabin filter and the sorts in April this year, luckily I was on one of my pop-up missions and noticed the weird brownish pink color in the expansion (coolant) reservoir when I was like: damn I've missed this one for long! The Anti-Freeze in my car which is now 6.5 years old wasnt changed since it last went to service at a Skoda workshop (or atleast that's what the receipt said) 3 years ago.
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