coolant flush
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coolant flush
i am wanting to do a coolant flush [ radiator and engine block ]can anyone advise me on doing this myself or take it to a place where they vacuum all the old out and put 50/50 mix in...my car has dex cool in it ..should i stay with that or change to a premium green anti freeze..also with my engine cold should there be any coolant in the plastic reservoir.
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It is always easier for shop to flush the coolant, just depends on your finances, and time available. The job is just labor, and a thorough flush may take 1 to 2 hours, which may cost $100 - $200.
Choosing a shop with a flush machine would be advisable.
A complete coolant flush of your vette should include removal and replacement of the knock sensor located on the bottom of the block.
It is a messy, time consuming job, and the vette needs to be elevated for access to the sensor. If you can afford it, have a shop perform the task. Just find a reputable shop, as some consider opening the petcock, and draining the radiator, a coolant flush.
If a shop is to do the work, ask if you can provide the sensor and coolant...... it will save you a lot of money. Some shops do not allow use of customer parts. Check RockAuto or Amazon for a 1986 knock sensor, and you can buy coolant (green) at any parts house (buy pure coolant and mix it to your climate needs).
The over-flow reservoir level should be at the 'cold' level on the dipstick (with a cold engine). You may find contaminants in the reservoir, so that container should be cleaned, also.
Check the condition of the radiator cap, and gasket. Replacement is inexpensive, so don't hesitate to replace.
Choosing a shop with a flush machine would be advisable.
A complete coolant flush of your vette should include removal and replacement of the knock sensor located on the bottom of the block.
It is a messy, time consuming job, and the vette needs to be elevated for access to the sensor. If you can afford it, have a shop perform the task. Just find a reputable shop, as some consider opening the petcock, and draining the radiator, a coolant flush.
If a shop is to do the work, ask if you can provide the sensor and coolant...... it will save you a lot of money. Some shops do not allow use of customer parts. Check RockAuto or Amazon for a 1986 knock sensor, and you can buy coolant (green) at any parts house (buy pure coolant and mix it to your climate needs).
The over-flow reservoir level should be at the 'cold' level on the dipstick (with a cold engine). You may find contaminants in the reservoir, so that container should be cleaned, also.
Check the condition of the radiator cap, and gasket. Replacement is inexpensive, so don't hesitate to replace.
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coolant flush
It is always easier for shop to flush the coolant, just depends on your finances, and time available. The job is just labor, and a thorough flush may take 1 to 2 hours, which may cost $100 - $200.
Choosing a shop with a flush machine would be advisable.
A complete coolant flush of your vette should include removal and replacement of the knock sensor located on the bottom of the block.
It is a messy, time consuming job, and the vette needs to be elevated for access to the sensor. If you can afford it, have a shop perform the task. Just find a reputable shop, as some consider opening the petcock, and draining the radiator, a coolant flush.
If a shop is to do the work, ask if you can provide the sensor and coolant...... it will save you a lot of money. Some shops do not allow use of customer parts. Check RockAuto or Amazon for a 1986 knock sensor, and you can buy coolant (green) at any parts house (buy pure coolant and mix it to your climate needs).
The over-flow reservoir level should be at the 'cold' level on the dipstick (with a cold engine). You may find contaminants in the reservoir, so that container should be cleaned, also.
Check the condition of the radiator cap, and gasket. Replacement is inexpensive, so don't hesitate to replace.
Choosing a shop with a flush machine would be advisable.
A complete coolant flush of your vette should include removal and replacement of the knock sensor located on the bottom of the block.
It is a messy, time consuming job, and the vette needs to be elevated for access to the sensor. If you can afford it, have a shop perform the task. Just find a reputable shop, as some consider opening the petcock, and draining the radiator, a coolant flush.
If a shop is to do the work, ask if you can provide the sensor and coolant...... it will save you a lot of money. Some shops do not allow use of customer parts. Check RockAuto or Amazon for a 1986 knock sensor, and you can buy coolant (green) at any parts house (buy pure coolant and mix it to your climate needs).
The over-flow reservoir level should be at the 'cold' level on the dipstick (with a cold engine). You may find contaminants in the reservoir, so that container should be cleaned, also.
Check the condition of the radiator cap, and gasket. Replacement is inexpensive, so don't hesitate to replace.
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Use Evan's coolant and never have to replace it again or worry about corrosion. Yes it is expensive but so is a heater core replacement if you can't do the work yourself.
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