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10-16-2009 #1
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Radiator cleanup
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I just bought a used radiator of the aluminum cor/composite tank variety. There is a build-up of slimy orange radiator goo inside.
What's a good way to clean that out?
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10-17-2009 #2
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How about the radiator flush they sell from prestone. Its made to use when its in the car ,but I don't see why it wouldn't work for you.
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do a google search on dex-cool and problems with plugging radiators.
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Spot on, I hate that stuff. Wifes 2000 Blazer in 2002 was plugged as was a buddies Mach when he tried to use the stuff.
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It's fine, but you gotta stick with one or the other. The second you mix it, even with a tiny amount of traditional antifreeze formula it'll sludge up.
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actually dexcool in early years was formulated wrong and still produced a whiteish crud too.
I prefer IF extended life AF is needed get the Ford spec G-05 it doesnt crud up or stink bad when old.
But also look at Evans Coolings NPG line of coolants,,,,SOOOOOOO much better.
10-23-2009 #8
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Yep Dexcrap is just that, crap. Any of your store bought coolant flushes like Prestone should clean it up. Don't forget to use a nuetralizer after you flush or it'll eat the aluminum too.
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