What is the step by step proper way to flush the coolant out of the radiator, and then to refill the system without ending up with air in any of the hoses? I'm going to replace what I hope is just a bad t-stat(in an attempt to fix an overheating issue) and I want to change the coolant also. Any info will be greatly appreciated
Flushing the Cooling System
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Lightblade has an excellent write up on a radiator swap and you can follow his instructions skipping the areas you don't need. lol
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=716951
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=716951
GOLDENPONY
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I've always done this myself, but this year I think I'll take it to the dealer - they have one of those "power flush" machines. Think I'll give it a shot.
I've always done this myself, but this year I think I'll take it to the dealer - they have one of those "power flush" machines. Think I'll give it a shot.
GOLDENPONY
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Spoke to dealer today about coolant flush. The service advisor absolutely advised AGAINST changing out the coolant now. He said my car had the "gold" coolant and they recommend it being left in for 100K miles. I won't leave it in that long, but guess 33K miles is a little early.
Spoke to dealer today about coolant flush. The service advisor absolutely advised AGAINST changing out the coolant now. He said my car had the "gold" coolant and they recommend it being left in for 100K miles. I won't leave it in that long, but guess 33K miles is a little early.
anthony05gt
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I've always heard it's best to change coolant and brake fluid every 2 years. That's what I try to do.
There is a plug on the coolant crossover that you could use to bleed any air out of the system. It takes a 1/4'' drive ratchet to crack it. Don't bleed it until the engine reaches full temp and the stat is opened. I'd drain the radiator and remove the lower hose at the block behind the engine oil filter for a good drain. Run a 60%water 40% coolant mix with a bottle or 2 of water wetter.
There is a plug on the coolant crossover that you could use to bleed any air out of the system. It takes a 1/4'' drive ratchet to crack it. Don't bleed it until the engine reaches full temp and the stat is opened. I'd drain the radiator and remove the lower hose at the block behind the engine oil filter for a good drain. Run a 60%water 40% coolant mix with a bottle or 2 of water wetter.
kooldawg6
mine works really well and can take a fair amount
Nice write up BTJ
I did that to my Ranger once(coolant flush)...definitely a day long process when you factor in the cooling time.
I did that to my Ranger once(coolant flush)...definitely a day long process when you factor in the cooling time.
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