Flushin the radiator ?
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Flushin the radiator ?
Gettin ready to flush and drain the rad . Looks pretty nasty in there and the mix is not right for winter . So I'm just gonna dump it and probably run some water through just make sure I get some more of the crap out , this is the first time I've done this on a dodge . Any tips or comment would be appreiciated . What brand and color antifreeze should I use?
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RE: Flushin the radiator ?
As long as your 2001 or older, the green anti-freeze is ok. After that (2002+), your supposed to use the (typically) yellow/orange: something that meets Chrysler spec MS-9769 "or the equivalent ethylene glycol base coolant with organic corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) is recommended."
Above info comes from: Peaks and Valvolines referance charts, as well as the FSMs.
Above info comes from: Peaks and Valvolines referance charts, as well as the FSMs.
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RE: Flushin the radiator ?
Etholyne Glychol is what is suppose to be ran in these, that is the green stuff. Don't get the pre mixed crap either, go to a REAL parts store (not Advanced Auto, Auto Zone, ect) and get 100% Etholyne Glychol then mix it 50/50 yourself.
Your not suppose to run the really new coolant or the GM Dex Cool crap, thats Propolyne Glychol and it doesn't agree with the cooling system over long periods of time.
Your not suppose to run the really new coolant or the GM Dex Cool crap, thats Propolyne Glychol and it doesn't agree with the cooling system over long periods of time.
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