RedLS

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What is the proper procedure for flushing ur radiatitor??? I hear ur not supposed to flush it with city tap water.??

Danger731

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why not ?, pop the cap, let it run till the thermostat opens, open the **** and run fluid in. I think there are some good additives for it but i don't know names.

RedLS

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well I have "Dexcool" **** in there allready and i hear that if u dont put distilled water in, it will clay up on u in the engine. l definatly dont want that **** to happen.

RPM WS6

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It's best to use distilled water regardless of which coolant type you use. That goes for Dexcool, green, whatever.

koolaid_kid

iTrader: (21)

I have always used distilled water. All minerals have been removed from it, which is why it tastes so bad. Tap water or drinking water has minerals in it, which can clog up your tubes and cake on your engine. It is not that expensive, and worth avoiding the risk of the minerals.

MrEddie

A gallon of distilled water is less than a buck, and it took me about 8-10 drains to run clear - I drain the radiator and pull a heater hose to drain a little more. It's a little time consuming, but it's not that bad.

DaddySS

Water Quality

The integrity of the coolant is dependent upon the quality of DEX-COOL(R) and water. DEX-COOL(R) is a product that has enhanced protection capability as well as an extended service interval. These enhanced properties may be jeopardized by combining DEX-COOL(R) with poor quality water. If you suspect the water in your area of being poor quality, it is recommended you use distilled or de-ionized water with DEX-COOL(R).


The best way to flush is to drain, remove thermostat, refill with clean water or distilled water, run it up to operating temperature, drain again, refill again, run again, then drain, replace thermostat, refill with new coolant and clean or distilled water.

RedLS

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Thats exactly what i needed to know thanks, now just gotta get some free time to do it! lol

qwkta98

prestone makes a fluid flush.

SpdFrk1990

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I used that stuff in my daily driver that was gunked up bad with dex cool. I used it twice with distilled water, drained it after heating it up of course, filled up with water, drained again, then finally put in a 50/50 mix of prestone that mixes with any color antifreeze. Well I put in strait antifreeze cause the block was full of strait water I just checked the capacity of the coolant system and seen how much I needed to add.