anyone ever do a radiator clean and flush on their ecotec?
if u could tell me how to do a regular rad flush id be a happy camper
It's kind of hard without the proper equipment. Not only do you have to get the old coolant out, you have to (as the name implies) "Flush" all the extra crap out. To do this the mechanic "Should" hook it up to a machine. So for the DIY guys it's SOL.
However, I've heard of people doing this with a *sigh* garden hose. Up to you, but I would pay the $40 and get somebody to do it right. Besides you only have to do it like once every 150K mi.
Jay
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couldnt u like, drain whats in the rad and then leave the bolt off and just turn the engine over to get whats in the block out?
You proabaly could...
But I wouldnt run my car without coolant for any period of time.
I would compare that to doing an oil change, and turning the engine over to get the rest of the oil out.
It's pretty risky.
I know it's JUST a Cavalier, and I'm sorry if I hurt your ego.
I am ashamed to admit this, but I once participated in a driveway flush. Yes kids, that's right. Me and a couple of drunk budies decided to pull the ol garden hose trick. NOT WORTH IT. It makes a hellacious mess, AND it is not terribly effective. I would seriously advise you just go to a shop and get it done right the first time.
I may not be the sharpest crayon in the box, but at least I'm a pretty color
well if u goto "http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/en_maintenance/article/0,2021,DIY_13808_2270919,00.html" it will show u what to do and where why how...theres a special kit for a full flush...
nothing wrong with doing your own flush. Buy some radiator flush (I used prestone) and follow the directions. Also go get yourself a gallon jug of distilled water to mix with the new coolant. Distilled water had no impurities in it and will help the car cool better, and extend the life of the radiator and water pump. You can get distilled water at any grocery store and lot's of other places.
^^^^ Well you need Distilled water becasue it has no minerals, and that will stop the mineral buildup in the rad lines.
Jay
One huge aluminum wing - $200
More vinyl graphics than your ride can handle - $150
Decals for products you don’t even have - $10
500lbs of Car Audio equipment in the trunk - $1500
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Getting slaughtered by a KIA - Priceless
i have an idea boys and girls.....k....drain the rad, fill with water ...after a drive or 2, do it again, after a couple times start adding water wetter (changes the molecules in the water so it doesnt boil as fast or somthing) my dad and other drag racers use it in their cars because they cant have antifreeze inthe engines....its a long process, it might not work well....and well perhaps r u REALLY willing to go that far to not pay the guys at walmart?....i know id rather pay, but perhaps u may try this
lol that had to be the most retarded thing ive posted EVER...
