1.4 FR Coolant change

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I've got a 2018 1.4 FR CZCA on 55,000 miles and the coolant has never been changed G13

I was thinking of doing this myself but wondered if I need the Coolant system charge kit for this engine or can the coolant be changed without one and no air locks?

Many thanks for your opinions
 

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According to the brand, it is not necessary to change the coolant unless contaminated.
 
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According to the brand, it is not necessary to change the coolant unless contaminated.
Thanks for that. I checked it with a cheap coolant tester and it said it was okay down to -20 but I thought it should be stronger than that. Plus I didn't want the heater matrix blocked with gunk. Maybe I'm over thinking it ;)
 

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The heater matrix will only block up if your silicat bag will rupture. I removed the bag and went over to G12 EVO coolant. Please note that coolant is not a lifetime fluid and its good advise to renew it every couple of years
 
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