Changing coolant question
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From: Sparks NV
Changing coolant question
I have a question when changing the coolant i keep reading about removing and cleaning the serge tank but for the lif of me I have never been able to get the tank clean as new any help is appreacated before I begin this weekend.
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You probably won't get it to look new, once its stained red.
There is a method of putting bleach and pebbles in it and shaking it, but I never tried it.
They do sell new tanks [aftermarket] for about $100.
There is a method of putting bleach and pebbles in it and shaking it, but I never tried it.
They do sell new tanks [aftermarket] for about $100.
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Originally Posted by Kenny94945
Martha Stewart trick......
Crushed ice and shake....will remove said crud.
Worked for me
Crushed ice and shake....will remove said crud.
Worked for me
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I used clean some clean pebbles and distilled water with a little dish soap....cleaned up pretty good with a whole lot of shaken goin on........not perfect, but decent.
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Thanks for the ideas that is what makes this place great. I am not going for clean as new I just want the crud out I think I will try the crushed ice that way if anything gets stuck in an hour it will be gone.
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From: Sparks NV
well I did the coolant change and used the crushed Ice to break up the crud in the tank then I pluged the holes and added 1 cup of bleach and filled with water and let it sit over night.That tookj all the staining out and the tank looks like new. Thanks for all the ideas. I love this place for all the help.