Coolant flush?
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Coolant flush?
I attempted this earlier this year, but it was getting dark and i couldnt find the goddamn drain plug for the "block" so I just poured in new antifreeze... i ended up flushing only the rad.
Upon a closer inspection i found that my coolant system seems to be a tad contaminated. Not sure with what. sort of a gell-y substance, and it's in very small amounts, and seems to be settlign at the bottom of the cooling components.
I want to perform a FULL flush this time
What's the best stuff to use to flush the coolant system? I installed my water temp gauge yesterday, and the temp doesn't rise above 180 even after a very spirited drive
But i'd be much more satisfied in knowing I have a sparkling clean coolant system
Upon a closer inspection i found that my coolant system seems to be a tad contaminated. Not sure with what. sort of a gell-y substance, and it's in very small amounts, and seems to be settlign at the bottom of the cooling components.
I want to perform a FULL flush this time
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Just buy one of those "Prestone" flush systems. It comew with a T that you put into the lower rad hose, and then you can attach a hose directly to that. Then you leave your rad cap off and the it exits there after going through the system. I do this about once a year.
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Haven't we ALL heard this
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Huh, is that "substance" in your coolant like oil in water? Hope not in large amounts.
Also, make sure you dont run cold water through a hot engine. It may crack your seal on your water pump and you could find water weeping out of it.
James
Also, make sure you dont run cold water through a hot engine. It may crack your seal on your water pump and you could find water weeping out of it.
James
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