The store bought stuff just is not cutting it. I have heard of useing draino, but do not know if it would work or be safe to use.
2007-01-05 11:43:22 · 7 answers · asked by niner1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First buy a new radiator. Then buy all new hoses. After that buy a new heater core. (because that is rusty to I bet) Then make a mess draining the old system. Tear all old stuff off. Then start putting new stuff on. I bet you will have to go to the parts store one more time. Did you get what you needed? O.K. Fininsh installing new hoses and heater core. Top off with new antifreeze and you are on your way. If you do not want to spend the money on all that I would just run water through it to rinse it out good. Why buy some special flush stuff to take the rust out? If you have alot of rust it is probably filling some holes right now.
2007-01-05 11:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by jigawat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Would not recommend draino, but I would recommend repeated flushes whether you do it yourself or take it to a garage for a back-flush. Since the cooling system has been neglected flush it.. Drive it for a few days and do it again. Add a rust inhibitor when you done.
Good luck!
2007-01-05 19:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by BlankProfile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the store bought "stuff" isn't getting it out, then consider another radiator.
you can do a back flush, with a T-fitting in one hose, but I haven't had much luck doing it like that.
Do not use any harsh cleaner like Draino as it has to go somewhere (the ground)...
2007-01-05 19:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by wi_saint 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's really rusty, the best thing to do would be eschew using any after market flush, and take it in for a good back flush at your mechanics, or the dealer if he is not so equipped.
2007-01-05 19:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't use drain-o. Use some CLR and distilled water and drive it like you normally would for about 6 hours total. If you live in a cold cllimate, use about 25% anti-freeze, CLR and Distilled Water. Afterwards, completely drain the system and add anti-freeze and distilled water, and then also use an additive that helps control electrolysis, your parts store should have one in stock.
2007-01-05 20:24:32 · answer #5 · answered by outshined_81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used a (lime) or a (CLR) remover in several types of engines. It did a good job without any problems. Just make sure it is flushed good with clean water.
2007-01-05 20:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is really bad have it done by a mechanic. Do no I repeat do not use drano.
2007-01-05 19:51:00 · answer #7 · answered by bungee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋