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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Raidiator flushing

Just a question . How has anyone flushed there cooling system out . I know on the older cars you can put in one of the prestone flushing tees on the heater core hose. But wondering if anyone has done that with there expy.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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drain the radiator and disconnect the upper hose at the radiator refill the radiator with water then start truck. let it purge out the open hose until all coolant is gone, close system up and refill with proper mixture.

careful with the radiator cap
 
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Is it necessary to bleed the cooling system on Expys? Need to flush mine before trip to the beach. Thanks..
 
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