Need level surface to flush radiator?
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Need level surface to flush radiator?
I live on a street that is sloped. My driveway is also sloped. I don't have much choice on where to work on my truck. If the nose of the truck is down hill, would that hinder of help the flushing process? I guess I could straddle the driveway and street, but then I would partially block traffic while I was working. Any thoughts?
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I would say that it somewhat depends on the method of flushing you plan on using, but if you are using the running motor type of method, then it wouldnt matter how much of a slop it is on. How are you planning on doing the flush?
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then no man you are good to go, the only thing a level surface would help would be to get more out during the initial draining. If you have to park on a slope then I would suggest parking with the passenger side higher than the drivers side for using the Gooch method
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The drain for the radiator is on the drivers side, so parking with passenger side higher will drain it quicker.
Josh, if you plan on flushing it just go to a ELC and be done with it for a LONG time!
Josh, if you plan on flushing it just go to a ELC and be done with it for a LONG time!
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Tristan, that was my plan where can i get the coolant, what am i asking for? international dealer,napa,auto zoo?????
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Local IH dealer sells Fleetrite brand...Rotella ELC and Chevron have distributors/retailer chains around the country. I prefer those because the 100% concentrate is easier to find. Walmart sells the cheaper kind(cant remember name) but its only in 50/50.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...nt-change.html
That thread should tell you everything you need to know.
OH, and a little thing that I did when I got it flushed out the 1st time. I just took the lower rad hose off and drained the majority of everything. I got tired of waiting. IT can be very hot so watch out!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...nt-change.html
That thread should tell you everything you need to know.
OH, and a little thing that I did when I got it flushed out the 1st time. I just took the lower rad hose off and drained the majority of everything. I got tired of waiting. IT can be very hot so watch out!
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Global Final Charge. I like to refer to it as less expensive, not cheaper. Cheaper connotes some sort of reference to being of lesser quality. Now carry on folks.
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I run it in my tractor and it works fine. It says it mixes with other coolants to. It is a strange looking red color though.
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Just priced upper and lower radiator hoses at the dealership versus Napa. Napa wants around 15.00 a hose, and dealership wants 36.00 - 40.00. Is there any justification for the dealers higher cost? Are the qualities and performance going to be the same?
