I bought a new thermostat and seal and i want to flush my radiator and change my fluid i was wondering what all do i need to buy like what type of fluids and how much thanksFlushing radiator and replacing thermostat on zx2 escort need tips?Someone probably told you that you need a new thermostat because you weren't getting heat to come out of the heater. Common misconception.
First thing you should do is open the radiator cap when cold. Fill the radiator to the top with 50/50 antifreeze. Leave the cap off and start the car. Wait while the car warms up, adding antifreeze until the coolant starts to flow past the radiator opening. When it starts to flow, then you know your thermoatat is in good working condition because in a car, the thermostat is just suppose to delay the cooling of the engine until the car warms up, then it opens and stays open until the engine cools..
Put the cap back on and you should be good to go. But you should check the coolant level, at the radiator, when cold to ensure you don't have a leak.Flushing radiator and replacing thermostat on zx2 escort need tips?you only need water to flush the radiator but ensure you fill it with the corrct anti-freeze mix otherwise the waeter will corride the engine block and you'll end up needing a new engine. the auto shop will be able to help or simply look at the info on the containers.
If you still have the owner's manual the details will be there.
if in doubt phone a Ford dealer.Flushing radiator and replacing thermostat on zx2 escort need tips?$ or 5 gallons of fluid 50 50 type There is a petcock on the bottom,of the raqdiator.Flushing radiator and replacing thermostat on zx2 escort need tips?if you are going to flush the radiator then back flush it by putting the hose in the bottom and let the dirt come out the top. why not just go to auto zone and get a ( flush and fill ) kit.
