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Old 04-28-2013, 02:01 PM   #6
Tom Wesenberg
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Default Re: Radiator cleaning

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Originally Posted by Nlbloch View Post
I have read numerous posts about cleaning the radiator with vinegar. Why not use a commercial radiator flush such as made by Peak? Is this a cost issue, performance question or is Peak to harsh for an old radiator?

If rush is the primary culprit, how about using CLR?
I tried a couple of those commercial radiator flush products, and they didn't help. For only about $7 for 3 gallons of pure white vinegar, and running it for 30 days did the trick for me. It sure got rid of a lot of rust.
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