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Old 05-23-2012, 06:09 PM   #8
46ford
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Default Re: Radiator...clean with vinigar?

I cleaned my radiator (out of the car) with muriatic acid, flushed and neutralized with baking soda and water. The tubes and tanks look nice and clean. Lots of crap came outta there! Then put it back in and ran 4 gallons distilled white vinegar for awhile. Drained that and drove 10 miles with baking soda and water (1 tbs per gallon) and it was already running considerably cooler (at least 25 degrees but it's only 78 today). Flushed and refilled with soda and water. Gonn put coolant and rust inhibitor back in tomorrow.
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