in response to a prior questions answer, i think i have a clogged heater core on my 96 civic. i am a bit of a novice when it comes to mechanical work, but i can change my oil and stuff like that. i need to know the best and simplest way to flush my coolant system.
2007-01-15 13:24:10 · 8 answers · asked by snewendyke 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
easier just to take it and have it flushed proffesionally, the coolant is a highly toxic substance and will be difficult to dispose of corectly. should only be 60-70$.
2007-01-22 00:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by a67driver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The majority of the time its the radiator that needs flushing. I find the best way is to back flush it by removing both the top and bottom hose, wrapping a rag around your garden hose and putting it into the bottom of the radiator where the radiator hose goes creating as good a seal as you can with the rag before turning the tap on. Keep forcing water through the radiator until the water runs clear from the top of the radiator, this removes the large majority of rust etc deposits from the radiator core then fix radiator hoses back to the radiator and fill with coolant keeping in mind that some systems have a bleed screw that needs to be loosened to stop air locks. Hope this helps.
2016-03-28 23:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by Beverly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy one of those flush kits that attach in line to one of the heater hoses, just follow instructions that come with it. Remove thermostat so all flows. Remove drain at bottom of rad and attach hose to in line Tee that you've installed. You can easily check if water flows through your heater core by disconnecting both hoses and running your hose water through one connection and checking the flow out the other. If it flows then it's OK. Add coolant and water mix at 50/50 and install new thermostat if the one removed is old plus a new gasket.
2007-01-15 13:37:23 · answer #3 · answered by wheeler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is back flush it.take off the radiator cap and 1 of the heater hoses and use a garden hose and put the water hose up into the heater hose and back flush it,then you should see dirt and grime coming out of the radiator,from the block,radiator and the heater core.i do that all the time.
2007-01-15 17:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to flush your heater core out you will have to take both hoses off where it goes into it on the firewall and then take a hose and insert it in one hole and let it run until the water runs clear and then do the other hole and wait until the water runs clear.
2007-01-15 13:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AT the parts store you can buy a flush kit. It comes with "T" adapters that you put inline of a heater hose, To this adapter, you attach a waterhose
2007-01-22 09:47:21 · answer #6 · answered by dougahouston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a shop they have the right equipment to do the job right. Most shops get about 80-100 to do the service. Just call and ask the price and pick who you feel will do the best job for you.
2007-01-15 13:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by jmayer5025 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
radiators// just replace then heater cores// just replace them buy new hoses // your just wastin time trying to flush all the old corroded parts thats whats plugged your heater core nothing more than rust// corrosion/lime scale and hard water
2007-01-15 13:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by toadyboy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋