Re: coolant flushing

["Lino M. Valadasl" <valadasl@osha.igs.net>]

Jeremy wrote:
> 
> As winter is approaching, actually, I think I should have done it before
> summer, I want to flush my cooling system.  Should I just drain it and
> refill, or is there a way to flush it?  I've seen the Prestone kits in
> the auto stores, but I dont want to cut any coolant lines.  Maybe I can
> install it where the aux. coolant pump goes, temporarily.  When I had my
> Jetta, I had the dealer "power flush" it one, and it ran much cooler. 
> Has anyone done this before.  I want to get all that old "junk" out of
> there, as I just installed a new heater core!
> 
Use Prestone flush and follow the instruction. Don't bother cutting any
hoses for a permanent installation.  Just remove the thermostat, undo the
top rad hose and cycle it that way.  A little messy but its mostly water. 
Rinse it well with clean water.  Some water will remain in the system, but
you'll need it to mix it with your coolant.

But you should have done that when you did the heater core.

Lino

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