How many gallons of coolant does it take to fill a 97 maxima radiator

 

I believe between 1.25 and 1.5 gallons to fill the radiator. Don't forget that 50% of that, give or take, should be distilled water. Check out the Fluids forum for future fluid related q's. Welcome to the Org.

 

The total cooling system that includes the engine, radiator, heater core, hoses and anything else that has water in it, takes 9 quarts (2.25 gallons). If all you did was drain/replace the radiator, probably half a gallon. The engine will remain almost full unless you remove the drain plugs in the engine block.

Sounds like you need a service manual. You can get one here and look up the info in section MA, page 9.

http://boredmder.com/FSMs/Nissan/Maxima/1997/

 

Coincidentally, I just filled my Griffin aluminum radiator yesterday, and it took 1.75 gallons. So I figure the OEM radiator would be 1.25 to 1.5 gallons...

 

Thx you guys