choosing the right coolant, this is a good read from popular mechanics ! Options

[Culpable04]

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 !

[D-Man]

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.

[Rook]

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.

is the car supposed to be on when doing this?

my car is sitting without the radiator in it right now. i just came in from pulling it out and figured i'd look into flushing it in case it'd be easier like this. (i also dont want that crap getting into my new radiator.) the radiator i just pulled out is hardly a year old and it burst on me this morning. lol. by burst i mean it didn't just crack like glass... the plastic actually split where the top is at to where i can see into the radiator. i'm guessing it may have something to do with needing a flush.


This post has been edited by Rook: Jul 22, 2010 - 12:13 AM