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From: Southern Idaho
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L/242 CID I-6 High Output MFI
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Ah, okay. I checked the Prestone stuff in Autozone earlier. It has sodium citrate in it. It didn't say whether or not that was what actually does the work, but it is a buffering acid, which could help break down the crud that forms in the coolant channels.
The over the counter radiator flush used to actually work. Problem is it was strong stuff and Joe Shadetree didn't bother to read the instructions and just left it in the radiator.
Then when the leaks started to appear they complained to the companies that made the radiator flush.
In response, the companies neutered the product. It's safe- won't burn holes in your radiator, but it won't clean it very well either.
A quart of white vinegar works about as well on scaly deposits and Cascade actually works better on general dirt, oil and slime.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Anyone ever use poli-grip instead of gasket sealer? Just wondering.
I've heard of some other alternative uses, involving keeping it in your nightstand..... The Poli-Grip....
Yeah, citric acid is the active ingredient in most of them now. It's so-so.
The over the counter radiator flush used to actually work. Problem is it was strong stuff and Joe Shadetree didn't bother to read the instructions and just left it in the radiator.
Then when the leaks started to appear they complained to the companies that made the radiator flush.
In response, the companies neutered the product. It's safe- won't burn holes in your radiator, but it won't clean it very well either.
A quart of white vinegar works about as well on scaly deposits and Cascade actually works better on general dirt, oil and slime.
I've heard of some other alternative uses, involving keeping it in your nightstand..... The Poli-Grip....
Yeah, citric acid is the active ingredient in most of them now. It's so-so.
The over the counter radiator flush used to actually work. Problem is it was strong stuff and Joe Shadetree didn't bother to read the instructions and just left it in the radiator.
Then when the leaks started to appear they complained to the companies that made the radiator flush.
In response, the companies neutered the product. It's safe- won't burn holes in your radiator, but it won't clean it very well either.
A quart of white vinegar works about as well on scaly deposits and Cascade actually works better on general dirt, oil and slime.
I've heard of some other alternative uses, involving keeping it in your nightstand.....Poli-Grip, not radiator flush.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Southern Idaho
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L/242 CID I-6 High Output MFI
Anyone ever use poli-grip instead of gasket sealer? Just wondering.
Yeah, citric acid is the active ingredient in most of them now. It's so-so.
The over the counter radiator flush used to actually work. Problem is it was strong stuff and Joe Shadetree didn't bother to read the instructions and just left it in the radiator.
Then when the leaks started to appear they complained to the companies that made the radiator flush.
In response, the companies neutered the product. It's safe- won't burn holes in your radiator, but it won't clean it very well either.
A quart of white vinegar works about as well on scaly deposits and Cascade actually works better on general dirt, oil and slime.
Yeah, citric acid is the active ingredient in most of them now. It's so-so.
The over the counter radiator flush used to actually work. Problem is it was strong stuff and Joe Shadetree didn't bother to read the instructions and just left it in the radiator.
Then when the leaks started to appear they complained to the companies that made the radiator flush.
In response, the companies neutered the product. It's safe- won't burn holes in your radiator, but it won't clean it very well either.
A quart of white vinegar works about as well on scaly deposits and Cascade actually works better on general dirt, oil and slime.
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I wouldn't use it in the oil .