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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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Default how to flush radiator fluid.

hi . i have a 99 accord ex and i need to flush my radiator fluid. i have no idea what to do so who can help me out. thanks.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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Default Re: how to flush radiator fluid. (f0shizzy619)

let the car cool down

take the rad cap off

and under the car on the bottom of the rad there will be a plastic wing nut. unscrew and watch it flow from the nipple--------------and catch in a bottle
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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Default Re: how to flush radiator fluid. (THEROPE)

He said flush it, not drain it.

Use a coolant flushing machine. It's the best way to flush out the radiator and all it's components.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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Default Re: how to flush radiator fluid. (f0shizzy619)

Somewhere between those 2 extremes, how about this...

1 Drain the radiator like Rope says.
2 Back of the block, near the oil filter, is a drain bolt to let out more coolant.
3 Fill, run, & drain a few times until it comes out clear.
4 Add 1 gallon antifreeze & enough water to fill.
5 Run, push air towards bleeder screw at thermostat, or to radiator cap.

ps... have the heater temperature set to full-hot the entire time.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Default Re: how to flush radiator fluid. (f0shizzy619)

Don't forget to go ahead and replace the thermostat while draining fluid. I use Honda antifreeze because it's long life and already pre mixed.
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