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Cooling system capacity

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Hi there, just refilled my cooling system and it seems to be only taking around 2 litres. It's a 1990 998 so the capacity should be 3.5 litres according to Haynes. Thought it was airlocked so I drained it and refilled it very slowly but it still only took 2 litres. Could there be enough residual coolant left in the system ie heater, block, etc to make up to 3.5 liters?

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The other one and a half litres is whats left in the block and heater
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Thought so, didn't want to risk overheating! Thanks a mill Bert!
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Flushing the whole system is a worthwhile procedure every now and again.
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While you are at it you should put Evans Coolant into your mini. Its fantastic in a mini
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