Winterising unfinished landy

Hi there,

Im about to (next weekend) winterise a series 3 diesel as its not going to be ready before the real freezing weather hits us!

Do I just need to open the drain tap on the radiator and cylinder block? Or is it better to temporarily make a closed system, and leave some coolant in the radiator and engine.

Ive not ever had to do this before as Ive always had a nice warm garage!

Are there any other precautions I should take if Im planning to leave it out over the winter?

Thanks for all your help,

Its been really useful!


Jonathan

My advice would be to refill the system with a strong antifreeze mix to about -20 should cover ya. As it also contains a rust inhibitor this would prevent the waterways in the block from corroding, and becoming blocked.

my advise would be to stop playin on tinternet and get on wi the fooker

Really freezing weather! where the fook do you live?