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05-23-2012, 08:22 AM | #1 |
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Radiator...clean with vinigar?
I have seen where vinigar is used to clean radiators. What is the ratio to water and do you have to neutralize after? Thanks
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05-23-2012, 09:21 AM | #2 |
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Re: Radiator...clean with vinigar?
I used pure vinegar and rinsed it well afterwards. No problems. It cleaned it out, too!!
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05-23-2012, 10:07 AM | #3 |
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Re: Radiator...clean with vinigar?
good old cheapo white vinegar, too...Walmart special....i think....Mike
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05-23-2012, 10:25 AM | #4 |
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Re: Radiator...clean with vinigar?
I haven't done the vinegar enema on mine but have read that others have followed with a baking soda rinse to neutralize afterward. Makes sense to me.
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05-23-2012, 02:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: Radiator...clean with vinigar?
You might take a look at this thread for some more info.
Fourdy http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...ghlight=fourdy |
05-23-2012, 02:51 PM | #6 |
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05-23-2012, 03:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: Radiator...clean with vinigar?
Avoiding tap water is one of the best ways to avoid calcium deposits, especially in my area where all of the water comes out of the ground so is very "hard." Most that care use only distilled water in the cooling system. Doesn't cost much and prevents all contaminants and minerals from tap water entering the system.
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05-23-2012, 06:09 PM | #8 |
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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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05-23-2012, 06:16 PM | #9 |
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Re: Radiator...clean with vinigar?
As well You should also consider a solvent ,like Diesel to flush any oil from water pump lubs ,
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