Dreaded radiator flush
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Drifting
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Dreaded radiator flush
Ive real many of the threads re/coolant sys flush and renewal, and have 1 question. Has any one used any type of a chemical flush through the system before replacing the dex cool/water mix?
Is this a bad idea?
Is this a bad idea?
Safety Car
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From: San Rafael CA
* Do not use a chemical flush
So, it probably is not a good idea ....
Safety Car
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From: Central NJ
That's funny because I just had mine flushed at the dealer after 10 years of use. They used chemicals and Dex-cool. No issues and I feel much better that the original fluid is out...
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
If you change your antifreeze often enough and do not use water with a lot of minerals to cause deposits, you should not need to flush.
If you drain the antifreeze and it still looks clean, just add new antifreeze.
Even if the coolant still looks good, you should replace it to make sure the corrosion inhibitors have not been depleted.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Aug 24, 2008 at 11:37 AM.
Safety Car
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