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COOLANT (RADIATOR) FLUSH…

Over time, solid deposits can form inside a vehicle's radiator system, causing blockages which make the circulation of the coolant much less efficient. As a result, the vehicle runs hotter and other systems become damaged by the excessive heat build-up. One way to avoid such a problem is to periodically perform a maintenance procedure known as a radiator flush. During a radiator flush, the original coolant is drained from the radiator and replaced with a special coolant/detergent mixture and fresh water. As the flushing solution circulates through the vehicle's cooling system, it dissolves and removes any solid build-up inside the radiator channels. The coolant/detergent is then drained and replaced with a standard mix of coolant and water.

Many people take their vehicles to a Dealer professional auto mechanic for a radiator flush. The process itself can take a few hours, since the vehicle's existing coolant must have time to cool down completely before it can be safely drained into an approved container. The mechanic will also have to run the engine with the coolant/detergent until it reaches normal driving temperature, then run the vehicle's heating system at its highest setting for a period of time.