EliteConcept
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- 04 Civic LX
i've searched but still have questions
A. right now my radiator is empty, but theres still coolant in the "overflow" tank. How do i get that coolant out of there?
B. To flush the radiator would i just run water though it with the engine off??
C. To achieve a "heater core flush" how would i do this?
1. Would i close the petcock, fill the radiator with water, start the truck with heat on HIGH and let run for a while with keeping an eye on the temp gauge. Then after so long shut truck off, and open pet **** to drain water out. Then fill with 50/50 coolant/distilled water?
OR
2. LEAVE PETCOCK OPEN, put hose in radiator, turn on. Start truck with heater on HIGH, and allow water to run though engine and out the open petcock. This way seems like a wrong way but i don't know thats why i ask.
A. right now my radiator is empty, but theres still coolant in the "overflow" tank. How do i get that coolant out of there?
B. To flush the radiator would i just run water though it with the engine off??
C. To achieve a "heater core flush" how would i do this?
1. Would i close the petcock, fill the radiator with water, start the truck with heat on HIGH and let run for a while with keeping an eye on the temp gauge. Then after so long shut truck off, and open pet **** to drain water out. Then fill with 50/50 coolant/distilled water?
OR
2. LEAVE PETCOCK OPEN, put hose in radiator, turn on. Start truck with heater on HIGH, and allow water to run though engine and out the open petcock. This way seems like a wrong way but i don't know thats why i ask.