When engine is cool, remove rad cap. put a large pan under the rad to catch fluid. open drain plug at bottom driver side of rad. open the bleed screws if equipped on the thermostat housing. after rad drains, move pan under engine, and remove drain plugs/knock sensors on both sides of block.remove resovoir and flush with clean water.(optional).place hose in rad neck and flush til clean water comes from all points. Installl plugs/knock sensors and any hoses removed.make sure to use proper coolant and coolant water mixture. close bleed screws when coolant leaking from them is free of air bubbles. keep a close eye on coolant level for the first few miles. level should be just above the HOT mark on the reservoir with the engine at normal operating temp.
a coolant flush, transmission flush, your driveline and a tire rotation
To actually "flush" the coolant in this vehicle you will need a flush machine. To do that we did at the dealership, drain the radiator (you need a 1/4 inch ratchet and 1 inch extension) then use a vacuum fill too to fill with new coolant.
The radiator on a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix is flushed by draining the coolant, filling the system with water, adding a liquid flush to the system, and running it for a few minutes. The system is then drained, flushed with fresh water, and refilled with coolant.
The flush valve for the radiator on a 1999 Buick Century is located on the bottom of the radiator near the vehicle's frame. When it is loosened, the coolant will slowly drain from the vehicle.
Yes, the water pump can leak if you do a coolant flush.
What does your owner's manual say to use? If low silicate is not listed then drain and refill with the proper coolant.
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To flush the coolant in a 2002 Toyota Echo you will need to drain it first. Flush with fresh water and then refill with coolant and distilled water.
A coolant flush at Meineke costs about 200.00. That is a very good price for a coolant flush. I highly recommend choosing Meineke as your primary go to for car problems.
Have your cooling system serviced. Drain, flush, and coolant replaced. Install a new thermostat.
apparently the heater core is plugged, try taking both hoses off of it and get a garden hose and try to flush it out.
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