Rad Flush - antifreeze question
Winter is coming and don't ask but I am in the midst of a thorough radiator flush and hose replacement. The chemical cleaner I am using suggests driving the for 3-6 hours over a few days to allow the ...
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Haha Complete Novice.
I have my Haynes manual to hand and have consulted numerous forums (such as this one) on how to conduct a thorough flush. Though I get nervous when something doesn't go to plan, or something unexpected happens. The last thing I want to do is break something and have to take it to the shop. The whole reason I am doing it myself is to save on shop labour (currently off work so plenty of free time).
The reason for the flush is that I noticed a drop in my coolant level and saw indications of a leak. As I had to drain the system anyway I wanted to give it a proper flush/chem clean and put new coolant in. Replaced the thermostat while I was at it. So the answer is I am probably paranoid because nothing was wrong with the system before I took it all apart.
Putting new coolant in now very slowly. The reason I dont think the thermostat is opening is because I can normally see the coolant flow towards the upper rad hose (through the open cap) and feel the hose itself get hot. Only hoses that are getting hot are the heater core hoses at the moment.
I have topped it up with 3 gallons and currently letting it cool to try a final fill up before putting the cap on and taking it for a test drive.
Very much appreciate your words of wisdom and patience with my posts!
Mark
I have my Haynes manual to hand and have consulted numerous forums (such as this one) on how to conduct a thorough flush. Though I get nervous when something doesn't go to plan, or something unexpected happens. The last thing I want to do is break something and have to take it to the shop. The whole reason I am doing it myself is to save on shop labour (currently off work so plenty of free time).
The reason for the flush is that I noticed a drop in my coolant level and saw indications of a leak. As I had to drain the system anyway I wanted to give it a proper flush/chem clean and put new coolant in. Replaced the thermostat while I was at it. So the answer is I am probably paranoid because nothing was wrong with the system before I took it all apart.
Putting new coolant in now very slowly. The reason I dont think the thermostat is opening is because I can normally see the coolant flow towards the upper rad hose (through the open cap) and feel the hose itself get hot. Only hoses that are getting hot are the heater core hoses at the moment.
I have topped it up with 3 gallons and currently letting it cool to try a final fill up before putting the cap on and taking it for a test drive.
Very much appreciate your words of wisdom and patience with my posts!
Mark
