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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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Default Specific instructions on flushing radiator???

Does anybody know where I can get specific instructions on how to flush or drain my radiator.....I want and need to put in the Dex-Cool coolant in it since my dumb mechanic used that green O'reilly **** to fill it up.....hope it didn't harm anything though.....Anybody know where?....like a site or something?...thanx. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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TTT.....I want to get it right....especially the part where I need to get rid of air pockets?....
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Default Re: Specific instructions on flushing radiator???

let me just state once again, that the dealer really doesn't charge much for this. They use a system that is made for flushing the cooling system. The old garden hose trick is probably not a good solution when you are trying to get the green stuff out and the red stuff back inside.
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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Default Re: Specific instructions on flushing radiator???

ttt

I would also like to know, Can anyone help us out? Thanks
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 08:02 AM
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ttt...I'm pretty sure there is a cheaper and more convenient way for us to flush and refill our radiators....why go to the dealer for that?....just wondering though.....anybody?...
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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installu has some info about it. Pretty much the highest point in the system is the TB hoses that connect to the top of the radiator. Open that line up and start filling to get the air out. When fluid comes out up there you're filled up. I would run the car, then open the cap back up to make sure all the fluid is in the motor, then fill some more if neccessary. Remember to clean out your reservior bottle too.
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