good radiator flush?
02-11-2003, 01:31 PM
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good radiator flush?
i am getting ready to put in my new dewitt radiator and i want to clean out the system before i put the new one on. any pros or cons to doing this? who makes the best stuff that will not hurt the motor/heater?
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02-11-2003, 01:55 PM
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Re: good radiator flush? (Michael Tucker)
water and some non bubbling soap... fill it up and take it around the block, open the valves on the radiator and run water through till its clean :cheers:
I havent tried the stuff in a can, but this works :cheers:
I havent tried the stuff in a can, but this works :cheers:
02-11-2003, 04:38 PM
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Re: good radiator flush? (72GACRZR)
Use the strongest dishwasher detergent you can find, either liquid or powder. Make sue it is for automatic dishwashers. Do not under any circumstances use dishwashing liquid (the stuff you would use if washing dishes by hand). You'll never get rid of the bubbles.
02-11-2003, 05:21 PM
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Re: good radiator flush? (6t9l4t6)
How does the detergent affect the freeze plugs and the water pump bearings?
I know the strong flushes can cause leaks in these areas. :confused:
I know the strong flushes can cause leaks in these areas. :confused:
02-11-2003, 06:46 PM
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Re: good radiator flush? (shoptek)
I cleaned my radiator out several weeks ago using auto dish detergent. It appeared to work really good but my antifreeze looked like pudding to start with.
