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New Owner question re: Flushing the cooling system

Old 07-08-2004, 01:33 AM
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Default New Owner question re: Flushing the cooling system

My baby is in need of a cooling system flush. Tested the coolant and it was well within the proper range - but there is lots of "junk" floating around - I believe this is due to the car sitting quite a bit with the previous owner... My question: I am going to take her to a oil change shop that I have used for years on my generic cars. Is there any direction I should provide them and/or things I should be careful of?

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Old 07-08-2004, 02:02 AM
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Default Re: New Owner question re: Flushing the cooling system (Silver72)

Iv'e had good luck with draining and using a pour in flush.... read and Do then use (me is 50/50) mix ... i do flush 3 times after adding
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Default Re: New Owner question re: Flushing the cooling system (comp)

They use some type of pressurized flushing system. Is that any better than a non-pressurized flush?

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Old 07-08-2004, 02:17 PM
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I've never tried the "type of pressurized flushing system" I've always did like Comp just said. Maybe the pressurized would be better, I don't know. Someone else might chime in.

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