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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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I wanted to flush my radiator, just hit 100xxx. This is totally different from anything 4 cylinder i've done before. Is there any thread on how to FLUSH RADIATOR? Last thing i want is my head blown because i didnt bleed it properly Anything would help thanks!
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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don't flush, just drain and refill w/new fluid. re-do a couple of times until the old fluid comes out.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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What about burping it? How do you burp it?
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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burping is leave radiator cap off and turn the engine on. wait for all the bubbles to come out.
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