Drain and Flush BOLT X Coolant?

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   I just purchased a pre-owned Bolt X and although it has been very lightly used, I want to drain and flush the system before filling it with new (different color) coolant fluid.

The DS video on how to add fluid to Hydro Lux systems is great, but doesn't say anything about how to do a drain and flush.

I know the BOLT X fluid reservoir is at the top with the fill cap on the front side, so the system has to be put on its rear side to fill.

But given the lack of any drain tap, is it safe (albeit messy) to open the fill cap then tip the system over to let the fluid drain out? In doing so, will the fluid in the lines down by the pump and GPU also drain? Do you think it would be sufficient to drain, fill with distilled water, and drain again multiple times before finally filling with new fluid? Perhaps cycling the unit on for a few seconds each time?

Sorry if this is obvious but this is new to me. Thanks!

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Hutch Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Quote Reply Topic: Drain and Flush BOLT X Coolant? Posted: 14 Jun 2019 at 10:26am
	I just purchased a pre-owned Bolt X and although it has been very lightly used, I want to drain and flush the system before filling it with new (different color) coolant fluid. The DS video on how to add fluid to Hydro Lux systems is great, but doesn't say anything about how to do a drain and flush. I know the BOLT X fluid reservoir is at the top with the fill cap on the front side, so the system has to be put on its rear side to fill. But given the lack of any drain tap, is it safe (albeit messy) to open the fill cap then tip the system over to let the fluid drain out? In doing so, will the fluid in the lines down by the pump and GPU also drain? Do you think it would be sufficient to drain, fill with distilled water, and drain again multiple times before finally filling with new fluid? Perhaps cycling the unit on for a few seconds each time? Sorry if this is obvious but this is new to me. Thanks!
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hoserator Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran We don't need no stinking "Avatars" ! Joined: 08 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7966	Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2019 at 10:48am
	Sorry this is still pending. Don't know how to drain that system. Probably the way you have figured. I have found that the following is a must for turning the pump and fans on and off and not the whole system. (easier than the paper clip trick) This lets you add and drain coolant/distilled water as needed. CRJ 24-Pin ATX Red LED Power On/Off Switch Jumper Bridge Cable, Black Sleeved 22" BTW, you can flip your pc slowly a little on its side while on to get the gpu bubbles out. I did it for mine repeatedly until all the air was out.

Drain and Flush BOLT X Coolant?

CRJ 24-Pin ATX Red LED Power On/Off Switch Jumper Bridge Cable, Black Sleeved 22"

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