How To Flush Your Car Radiator
A radiator in your vehicle is essential and how to flush your car radiator is very important.
If you flush your radiator frequently this will extend the life of your vehicle.
How do I flush the radiator?
Simple, firstly the radiator should be flushed every two years or 100 000km. Vehicles differ, so please check your owner’s manual.
What do I use to flush my radiator?
Partsboyz stock a wide range of radiator products for your vehicle. We have the infamous Holts Radiator Flush or Wynns Radiator Flush.
What are the signs of a grumpy radiator?
- Steam escaping from the bonnet while the car is in motion
- Knocking sounds from the engine
- A visible leak from under the car
- Engine overheating
The engine must be cool. Drain the radiator and then inspect it for leaks. Check the hoses and clamps. Use a funnel, pour the radiator flush product into the radiator. Turn on the engine and run it for 5 minutes. Turn the engine off and let it cool down. Remove the radiator cap and drain plug and allow fluid to drain. Fill the radiator with a new coolant. Now you need to bleed the radiator by running the engine for 15minutes. Turn the engine off and top up the radiator with coolant and fill the water bottle with water. Replace the caps.
Corrosive sludge builds up if the radiator is not changed in time. You can damage the vehicle engine.
If you have flushed the radiator and it still not running smoothly, consider buying a new radiator. We stock a wide range of aftermarket car parts.
Remember to always check the cooling system parts in your car.
- Waterpump or thermostat
- Radiator hoses for leaks
- Radiator hose clamps
- Water bottle
- Radiator
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