 choosing the right coolant, this is a good read from popular mechanics ! |
 May 26, 2010 - 8:55 AM
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I've seen some water pumps failed in a matter of 4 months ( OEM pump on a camry 2001 ) and some engine badly corroded for something as simple as topping off your coolant with the wrong stuff,.
I know a lot of you already know this, but for those who don't and a reminder for the ones who have forgotten. READ ! --------------------  |
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May 30, 2010 - 1:43 PM
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Best way to flush your radiator (especially for you guys with rust, and playdough, and mud; resembling substances inside of it) is to put the water hose into the top. then duct-tape the sh!t outta it and put the hose on full blast!! Make sure you open the drain port on the bottom though~
this way you'll presureize the lines and force that stuff out. Let it run till the water comming outta the bottom is clear. -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM)  Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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May 30, 2010 - 5:43 PM
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QUOTE (D-Man @ May 30, 2010 - 1:43 PM) Best way to flush your radiator (especially for you guys with rust, and playdough, and mud; resembling substances inside of it) is to put the water hose into the top. then duct-tape the sh!t outta it and put the hose on full blast!! Make sure you open the drain port on the bottom though~ this way you'll presureize the lines and force that stuff out. Let it run till the water comming outta the bottom is clear. Lol I do that with every car I touch. Let it rub for about 10 minutes or so like that and then just close the drain fill with coolant an let it run for a bit with the cap off to get the air bubbles out. Good as new. |
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