radiator/engine flush

jim747 · 10-11-2005, 10:41 PM

does anyone know something strong to clean my radiator and engine coolant ports?

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rubberbiscuitt · 10-12-2005, 09:20 AM

routine maintainance. but by the look of your question you're too late. how about drain and refill your radiator with the correct liqued every 500 mile for like 3000 miles.
incase you didn't know the anti freeze youre supposed to put in there hase cleaning junk in it already.

MT_WRX · 10-12-2005, 04:45 PM

To douche your engine, mix together some distilled vinegar and distilled water, and fill your cooling system completely after it has been drained. Heat cycle your car (READ: make sure the thermostat opens, and you have the heater on full. This will allow access to the heater core). Let the engine cool, and drain your mixture, and fill'r up with your preference of coolant mixture. Be happy!

MT

ImprezaVA · 10-12-2005, 06:13 PM

The only time I've ever used an actual flush product the radiator leaked afterwords. Did this have something to do with the radiator having 200,000 miles on it, probably. However, I suggest you flush your radiator every two years or so, and use distilled water with your coolant.

-Charles-

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jim747 Scooby Newbie Member#: 97457 Join Date: Oct 2005	radiator/engine flush does anyone know something strong to clean my radiator and engine coolant ports? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-12-2005, 09:20 AM	#2
rubberbiscuitt Scooby Newbie Member#: 96566 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: www.tahoemotorsports.com Vehicle: 2002 wrx sedan black	routine maintainance. but by the look of your question you're too late. how about drain and refill your radiator with the correct liqued every 500 mile for like 3000 miles. incase you didn't know the anti freeze youre supposed to put in there hase cleaning junk in it already.

10-12-2005, 04:45 PM	#3
MT_WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 24409 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: expensivegasafornia Vehicle: '03 Comatose WRX Wagon. Parked.	To douche your engine, mix together some distilled vinegar and distilled water, and fill your cooling system completely after it has been drained. Heat cycle your car (READ: make sure the thermostat opens, and you have the heater on full. This will allow access to the heater core). Let the engine cool, and drain your mixture, and fill'r up with your preference of coolant mixture. Be happy! MT

10-12-2005, 06:13 PM	#4
ImprezaVA Scooby Specialist Member#: 32846 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Elkton, VA Vehicle: 1998 Impreza L-SOLD Arcadia Green	The only time I've ever used an actual flush product the radiator leaked afterwords. Did this have something to do with the radiator having 200,000 miles on it, probably. However, I suggest you flush your radiator every two years or so, and use distilled water with your coolant. -Charles-