Method Of Cleaning Car Radiators

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Car radiators can become dirty and fouled with calcium and rust deposits just after using it for few years. If you leave them unchecked, it can result into reduced cooling efficiency; it can cause damage to the radiator, engine overheating and damage to other cooling system components. If you keep your car radiators clean, it will keep your engine running at the proper temperature and cooling system in prime condition. Here, we will describe the way in which you can clean your car radiators.

When you start your process make sure that the engine is cool. Start with draining the radiator by removing the cap or drains plug at the bottom of radiator. Refill the radiator with water and close the drain plug. Now start the engine and let the water circulate through the engine block. Let the engine cool and repeat the complete draining procedure. Refill the radiator with water and close the petcock.

Now take any cooling system cleaner which is safe for your radiator and engine. The mew systems contain aluminium components which may be harmed by few cleaners. Now start pouring ...
... the cleaner into the car radiator, switch on the heater and run the engine. Read the manufacturer’s recommendation and accordingly keep your engine flushing as prescribed.

Make use of distilled or demineralized water for draining and refilling the cooling system. Start the run, let the engine cool and repeat the process one more time to make sure that the cleaning solution has been drained out completely from the engine. Consult your auto maker and make use of the antifreeze advised by him. Add enough antifreeze to achieve 50 to 70 per cent concentration in the radiator. For instance, if your cooling system hols 10 litres then add 5 to 7 litres of anti-freeze. The last step is to fill the radiator with distilled or demineralized water.