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Rust and sediment can accumulate in the cooling system. Flushing the radiator helps keep the cooling system clean.
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Should the car be running to flush the radiator?
Just flushing the radiator, no but to flush the system, yes.
Does flushing your radiator help improve the air conditioning in the vehicle?
Yes, it is
What is a flushing tee?
following this link to see a picture of it. they are used in automotive application with radiator flushing machines http://www.sherco-auto.com/hose.htm
What does flushing your radiator do to a car?
It flushes out old coolant and particulates which have formed in your cooling system.
Why is there mud in your radiator?
Mineral sludge from tap water. A good radiator flushing will help and then use proper coolant to help keep the sludge building up and blocking the radiator.
What are the step to Flushing a 2000 DTS Radiator?
Remove the bottom radiator hose. Put a garden hose into the top of the radiator. Allow the garden hose to run until the water coming out of the bottom of the radiator is clear.
When should the radiator be flushed for the first time?
The manufacturer recommends flushing the radiator every 30,000 miles. The radiator should be flushed once every two years regardless of the miles.
What if you flush the radiator would that help?
If the problem your having is in your 'cooling system' , flushing it out could help out a lot.
How do you flush the radiator on a Suturn SC2 Water is rusty and I accidentally added a coolant with phospates in it and was not suppose to add phospates to this radiator?
See saturnfans.com Barnowl posted a home made procedure for radiator flushing.
What causes poor radiator circulation and poor heat in a 1998 Jimmy?
Maybe your cooling/heat system is all plugged up with radiator deposits. You could try flushing the radiator and see if it helps.
What is CLR which is used in flushing an auto radiator?
Calcium, Lime and Rust which is used for the home... most places say not to use it
Where is the radiator drain petcock on a 2000 Chevy Lumina?
There may not be one, My 2000 Lumina has a plug on the lower drivers side of the radiator that can be replaced with a petcock. Rather than do this I removed the lower radiator hose to facilitate flushing the cooling system.
