HOW MUCH $$$ radiator flush and rear differential flush
08-08-2007, 06:09 PM
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HOW MUCH $$$ radiator flush and rear differential flush
how much does it typically cost to get a
radiator flush-
rear differential flush-
individual prices please
and what type of fluids should i use for each. i plan on having it done soon. thanks in advance
todd
radiator flush-
rear differential flush-
individual prices please
and what type of fluids should i use for each. i plan on having it done soon. thanks in advance
todd
08-09-2007, 01:36 PM
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Do the radiator flush yourself. Pull the cap, open the radiator petcock and catch the old fluid in a large pan or bucket. Refill with clean drinkable tap water and drain again. Repeat until clear. Then add proper amount of Dexcool (6.3 quarts) to get a 50/50 mix of antifreeze/water in the cooling system and top off with water if not full. If you use a 50/50 premix you will be low on antifreeze as an undefined but significant amount of water is retained in the engine when the radiator is empty.
WalMart usually carries the original Texaco DexCool.
Bill
WalMart usually carries the original Texaco DexCool.
Bill
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08-09-2007, 02:14 PM
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Something to think about...
I am the second owner of my 99 Coupe.
When I picked up the car from the previous owner, He had told me that he has never put tap water in this car. He would take his own distilled water to the dealer.
I have done one radiator flush and followed his same plan.
Dextron mixed with only distilled water.
With distilled water, all the minerals & deposits have been removed.
No dirty water = less electrolysis, less maintenance, longer lasting parts
When I picked up the car from the previous owner, He had told me that he has never put tap water in this car. He would take his own distilled water to the dealer.
I have done one radiator flush and followed his same plan.
Dextron mixed with only distilled water.
With distilled water, all the minerals & deposits have been removed.
No dirty water = less electrolysis, less maintenance, longer lasting parts
08-09-2007, 03:13 PM
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Why the need for "flush" in the diff? Unless you have some specific contamination issue to address, "flushing" is a waste of time and money.
Drain and replace fluid? Yes.
Drain and replace fluid? Yes.
08-09-2007, 09:24 PM
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I should add, I went 10 years with the original coolant...never added a drop. I had it flushed because I got scared after reading some horror stories on the forum. When I picked up the car I asked the corvette mechanic how the coolant looked. He said it was clean as could be...I was quite surprised. When I gave it some thought I realized I only had about 5 years service on the engine because it is stored 5-6 months/year...now it makes sense.
08-10-2007, 12:13 AM
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I should add, I went 10 years with the original coolant...never added a drop. I had it flushed because I got scared after reading some horror stories on the forum. When I picked up the car I asked the corvette mechanic how the coolant looked. He said it was clean as could be...I was quite surprised. When I gave it some thought I realized I only had about 5 years service on the engine because it is stored 5-6 months/year...now it makes sense.
08-10-2007, 07:58 AM
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You where very very lucky! I wasn't and it cost me over $700
08-10-2007, 08:23 AM
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Do the radiator flush yourself. Pull the cap, open the radiator petcock and catch the old fluid in a large pan or bucket. Refill with clean drinkable tap water and drain again. Repeat until clear. Then add proper amount of Dexcool (6.3 quarts) to get a 50/50 mix of antifreeze/water in the cooling system and top off with water if not full. If you use a 50/50 premix you will be low on antifreeze as an undefined but significant amount of water is retained in the engine when the radiator is empty.
WalMart usually carries the original Texaco DexCool.
Bill
WalMart usually carries the original Texaco DexCool.
Bill
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08-10-2007, 11:59 AM
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Just had this done recently at a local vette shop for my newly acquired '99, along with a few other things. Radiator flush w/ Dexcool was $135. Rear diff drain & refill was $116.
