jarrett88
Active LVC Member
Pretty much a basic question, flushing coolant, how do I do it, and does anyone have a diagram or anything for it.
Judging by the profile, Gen. I. Didn't realize there was a difference. :/
The tech article is for Gen I, so that's good.
I thought I noticed few differences when I did an emergency fill on mine.
These are not the proceedures for flushing the system. If you read that material it will tell you that opening the radiator and vents of the system will only allow you to remove approximately 20% of the entire system's coolant. You need some kind of special equipment if you want to flush the entire system...
It's worse than you think...It's more than 20% (a little over 50% as I recall), but you are right. If you want or need a good full flush, it would be best to go to the dealer.
Either way, it means you should visit a shop if it needs replacing. The guy at Autozone looked at me crazy when I asked him where I could dispose of my old radiator fluid when doing the thermostat and DCCV repair. He said "most people just reuse it." It made me think I need to find a better store with better people to talk to...NOTE: Less than 80% of coolant can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement.
It's like a used condom, totally acceptable to use again.
NOTE: Less than 80% of coolant can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement.
Stupid question, the wording of this makes it read that you need to remove the engine to completely flush the fluid? Serious?
The guy at Autozone looked at me crazy when I asked him where I could dispose of my old radiator fluid when doing the thermostat and DCCV repair. He said "most people just reuse it." It made me think I need to find a better store with better people to talk to...
OMG... I don't hate my LS. lolThe only good option I've seen is to bottle it and call household hazardous waste for a pickup. They've gotten to know me through many gallons of Chem Dip over the years.
And if you think that clerk was crazy, just head down to the pick'n'pull. You can get coolant from a wrecked car for $5 per gallon! Some of it is even green.
half a quart at a time, under their car.
I did not use distilled water, and years later when I replaced water pump and plastic cooling system parts I did not have any noticable corrosion.