Radiator Cleaner / Flush ..help
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Racer
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From: San Antonio TX
Radiator Cleaner / Flush ..help
Is there anything that you can use to remove the buildup without pulling the radiator and have it rodded out ??
It is not too bad , but what is the best stuff to use that WORKS ?
It is not too bad , but what is the best stuff to use that WORKS ?
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From: Florida
GM P/N 12346500 or Prestone P/N AS100 Heavy Duty Cooling System Cleaner.
Prestone made it for GM, same stuff, but now discontinued because of the EPA.
Contents:
9 dry oz of Oxalic Acid (DAP Wood Bleach)
2 dry oz of Sodium Carbonate (Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda)
Prestone made it for GM, same stuff, but now discontinued because of the EPA.
Contents:
9 dry oz of Oxalic Acid (DAP Wood Bleach)
2 dry oz of Sodium Carbonate (Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda)
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Have tried it before.
and before anyone jumps on the damage the radiator thing,
using the original formula, if your radiator leaks, then it was on it's last legs anyway.
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Racer
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From: San Antonio TX
P/N crosses over to #88861344
found it here>
The part number is 88861344. This cleaner actually utilizes an acidic cleaner to remove any severe debris from the system and then a neutralizer to stop the acidic cleaner. It is basically a two step cleaner.
Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/...#ixzz0U88bfFMi
found it here>
The part number is 88861344. This cleaner actually utilizes an acidic cleaner to remove any severe debris from the system and then a neutralizer to stop the acidic cleaner. It is basically a two step cleaner.
Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/...#ixzz0U88bfFMi
Last edited by Rmorgan&11; Oct 16, 2009 at 03:52 PM.
Race Director
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From: Florida
P/N crosses over to #88861344
found it here>
The part number is 88861344. This cleaner actually utilizes an acidic cleaner to remove any severe debris from the system and then a neutralizer to stop the acidic cleaner. It is basically a two step cleaner.
Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/...#ixzz0U88bfFMi
found it here>
The part number is 88861344. This cleaner actually utilizes an acidic cleaner to remove any severe debris from the system and then a neutralizer to stop the acidic cleaner. It is basically a two step cleaner.
Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/...#ixzz0U88bfFMi
GM VehicleCare Heavy Duty Cooling System Cleaner
Not nearly as good as the original stuff and it is formulated for Dexcool sludge primarily.
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Racer
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From: San Antonio TX
Dealer has it in stock ...$ 7.50
Thanks Guys !!!
Yea, be good to get the original stuff , this might work better than the Auto-Zoners though...???
EDITED > Called dealer back and He said > This is the DRY Compound
I'll find out once I have it in my hands ! Let ya'll know soon
Thanks Guys !!!
Yea, be good to get the original stuff , this might work better than the Auto-Zoners though...???
EDITED > Called dealer back and He said > This is the DRY Compound
I'll find out once I have it in my hands ! Let ya'll know soon
Last edited by Rmorgan&11; Oct 16, 2009 at 04:13 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Dealer has it in stock ...$ 7.50
Thanks Guys !!!
Yea, be good to get the original stuff , this might work better than the Auto-Zoners though...???
EDITED > Called dealer back and He said > This is the DRY Compound
I'll find out once I have it in my hands ! Let ya'll know soon
Thanks Guys !!!
Yea, be good to get the original stuff , this might work better than the Auto-Zoners though...???
EDITED > Called dealer back and He said > This is the DRY Compound
I'll find out once I have it in my hands ! Let ya'll know soon
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: San Antonio TX
OK Feller's here is the scoop !!!
NOONIE is Correct !!
The stuff I got is the #12346500 , it is in a Yellow Prestone Cardboard Container ...( like a Pringles Chip Can) It has 2 lids , 1 on ea. end > one half contains the Acid the other contains the Neutralizer
It was $ 6.23 after discount and the dealer said last one , on their computer it shows the PN# change
will it be the same stuff ??? they can't tell but probably not as he did not have any either to look at.
I'm working out of town but when I get home I'm going to see if my local dealer can track down some more for future ?
Thanks for the input guys !!
THANK YOU NOONIE !!!
NOONIE is Correct !!
The stuff I got is the #12346500 , it is in a Yellow Prestone Cardboard Container ...( like a Pringles Chip Can) It has 2 lids , 1 on ea. end > one half contains the Acid the other contains the Neutralizer
It was $ 6.23 after discount and the dealer said last one , on their computer it shows the PN# change
will it be the same stuff ??? they can't tell but probably not as he did not have any either to look at.
I'm working out of town but when I get home I'm going to see if my local dealer can track down some more for future ?
Thanks for the input guys !!
THANK YOU NOONIE !!!
