Subject	IMHO - It’s difficult at home to really do a proper flush
Posted by	jzack on June 07, 2019 at 1:50 PM
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In Reply To	What do you recommend as a "GOOD" engine flush?? (n/m) posted by FrozTTy on June 07, 2019 at 11:45 AM
Message	I’d recommend finding a local shop that has a powered flush system. They hook it up at the upper radiator hose block and radiator connections. It might take more than 1 visit to get all the gunk out. After the first flush replace the coolant in the overflow tank (if not super clean) and make sure the plastic dip stick is well cleaned too. Monitor the dipstick over time for signs of rust coloring - let’s you know whether another flush might be needed? If not too bad, for 2nd go around could just drain radiator and refill then repeat 2 more times after a few months of driving.
Follow Ups	Irregular overheating issue + coolant leak - Zashi 18:32:34 06/06/19 I've found this in Old Cars with Dirty Coolant Passage Ways - Cjw3 21:47:45 06/06/19 What do you recommend as a "GOOD" engine flush?? (n/m) - FrozTTy 11:45:43 06/07/19 IMHO - It’s difficult at home to really do a proper flush - jzack 13:50:16 06/07/19 You say 'leak' - are you actually finding coolant puddles? - CarolinaZ_TT 13:55:01 06/07/19 Sounds like a head gasket starting to let go to me. - LitlElvis 11:28:57 06/10/19 Re: Irregular overheating issue + coolant leak - mrchips 19:53:19 06/10/19
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