Rinse the car radiator yourself | Tips from CarTipsandmore

One simple procedure

WARNING!

Read the product instructions carefully before use.
Follow all safety precautions when working with chemicals; wear protective clothing, gloves and a respirator.

  • Disconnect the bottom pipe of the cooling system and drain the coolant into a previously provided container.
  • Check the pipes and radiator for dirt and limescale deposits.
  • Connect and reattach the pipe.
  • If there is some dirt in the pipes and radiator, pour distilled water into the cooling system. Consult your vehicle manual for the amount of fluid required.

More on: How to check the engine cooling fan?

  • Start the engine. Let it idle for 10-15 minutes.
  • Turn off the engine. Let it cool down for 1-1.5 hours. Disconnect the bottom pipe of the cooling system and drain the distilled water into a container provided.
  •  Repeat the process if the drained distilled water is contaminated.
  • When flushing the system, make sure the distilled water is completely drained. Then fill the system with new coolant. The required quantity is indicated in your vehicle manual.
  • i< /i> If the pipes and radiator are very dirty, use a cooling system cleaner.
  • Be sure to read the chemical’s instructions for use. Pour them into the cooling system. The amount required is specified in the instruction.

  • Start the engine and leave it for the time specified in the product’s instructions for use idle.
  • Turn off the engine and let it cool for 1-1.5 hours.
  • After the time specified in the instructions elapsed, disconnect the bottom pipe of the cooling system and drain the cleaner into a provided container.
  • Repeat the process if needed.
  • After the system has been flushed, make sure the chemical has been completely drained. Fill the system with new coolant. The amount required will be specified in your vehicle manual.