Radiator
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Radiator
I would like to service my radiator in my 79 before winter, but I am not sure how to do it. Can anyone walk me through it? Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Doug
Thank you,
Doug
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When was the last time you flushed the system and do you plan on driving it at all this winter?
At any local parts store you can get a tool that tests the coolant to tell you if it'll freeze or not as it is and if it's still good.
If it's okay, I would say flush it in the spring when you get the car back out for warm weather fun.
If you'll be driving it then go ahead and flush and fill.
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From: Jasper Indiana
When was the last time you flushed the system and do you plan on driving it at all this winter?
At any local parts store you can get a tool that tests the coolant to tell you if it'll freeze or not as it is and if it's still good.
If it's okay, I would say flush it in the spring when you get the car back out for warm weather fun.
If you'll be driving it then go ahead and flush and fill.
At any local parts store you can get a tool that tests the coolant to tell you if it'll freeze or not as it is and if it's still good.
If it's okay, I would say flush it in the spring when you get the car back out for warm weather fun.
If you'll be driving it then go ahead and flush and fill.
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From: Columbia Missouri
Unless you want to do a back flush, just fill it with hose water and drain it all again.
Then, fill with normal mixture of coolant and water.
Racer
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From: Key West Fl
Just follow the directions on the flush that you buy. Longest part of the job is waiting for the rad to empty, and your right just remove the plug have a container for the used antifreeze to collect.
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