Flushing the Cooling System

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dansilva929

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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

 

Jenns01TA

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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

 

GOLDENPONY

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Flush

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.

 

JTGrant

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I didn't see anywhere in that write up where he bleed the system. I think that there is a bleeder screw on the coolant crossover pipe. I haven't flush my coolant yet, but I plain on it soon.

 

GOLDENPONY

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coolant

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.

 

BTJustice

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Directions For Clean Cooling Systems

Directions For Neglected Cooling Systems

 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount

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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.

 

BTJustice

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Thanks man