Flushing radiator.

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07-12-2011, 10:09 PM

madmanxj

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Flushing radiator.

Radiator is out of jeep what is the best way to flush it out? Is there any chemical cleaners that will help break any debris in there up? i have some iron out made for drain systems would that work?

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07-12-2011, 10:16 PM

djb383

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Play it safe, if it doesn't say something like "safe for aluminum rads or automotive use", don't use it.

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07-12-2011, 10:20 PM

99 Purple XJ

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I usually just runs hose water through it on a jet setting

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07-12-2011, 10:29 PM

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if its just the rad just run water threw it

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07-12-2011, 10:44 PM

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I usually just runs hose water through it on a jet setting

No one told me Jeeps had a jet setting!

Sorry shameless joke there! Prestone makes several different "cleaners" I've had some luck with. Like was said above, flush the bejeebers out of it with water.