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james hitchcock · 08-18-2012, 06:47 PM

I was checking and Ol Walter's radiator looks like it needs to be flushed out. I have never done this before and wondered just how to go about it. Is there an additive that you put in and let soak then drain ? How should I go about this ? Thanks ahead of time.

1931 flamingo · 08-18-2012, 08:11 PM

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Many people run vinegar as the coolant for a few days,then drain and flush with clean water several times. Might be a good idea to remove hoses and back flush both the rad and the block. Others will chime in I'm sure.
Paul in CT

08-18-2012, 06:47 PM	#1
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Flushing Ol Walter's radiator. I was checking and Ol Walter's radiator looks like it needs to be flushed out. I have never done this before and wondered just how to go about it. Is there an additive that you put in and let soak then drain ? How should I go about this ? Thanks ahead of time.

08-18-2012, 08:11 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,393	Re: Flushing Ol Walter's radiator. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Many people run vinegar as the coolant for a few days,then drain and flush with clean water several times. Might be a good idea to remove hoses and back flush both the rad and the block. Others will chime in I'm sure. Paul in CT