Monday, September 19, 2011

How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?

I just refilled the radiator with antifreeze after leaving the cap off on accident when driving. But I have never flushed the radiator. If it has been flushed, it would have been done during oil changes. Should I do it now? I just refilled my radiator. I know I should do it to get rid of rust and other forign objects but what other benefits are there?How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?An engines cooling system should be flushed out at least every couple of years.Anti-freeze never looses it freeze protection provided no water is added but the rust and corrosion inhibitors break down and can and will cause damage in an engine.If your not comfortable doing it just have it done at a shop,it shouldn,t cost a lot of money.But if you do it yourself just open the drain plug located on the bottom of the radiator and catch the old coolant and dispose of it properly.And then open a heater hose and run clean water thru the open radiator cap until it begins to run out the heater hose.At first it will be green(the old anti-freeze) and then it will turn clear as you get out all the old anti-freeze.Then stop adding water and let it drain again until it stops.Then close the radiator drain but leave the heater hose open and held up as high as it will go.Then beginn adding the new anti-freeze,you will see water begin to come out of the open heater hose but this is good just keep adding more anti-freeze until it begins to turn green, at this time you know that you have pushed most of the plain water thru the radiator the engine block and it has now worked it,s way all the way to the heater hoses.Continue adding new anti-freeze until what comes out your heater hose looks like straight anti-freeze and then reattach the heater hose and tighten the clamp. Now top off the radiator and the coolant overflow or recovery tank and then run the engine until the thermostat opens(the top radiator hose gets hot to the touch) and make sure that the radiator is still full and then put the rad. cap back on and top off the recovery tank.Then go drive the vehicle for 5 or 10 miles and come back and recheck the level in the coolant recovery tank and top off if needed.And thats all there is to it.Also check the freeze protection, it should be good to about 20 below to be safe.Good luck.How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?to me there is nothing better than good clean coolant in an engine. flush it as often as you like. it cannot hurt the engine as long as you replace the anti-freeze with the recommended type and amount you should be fine. flushing is easy...just open the drain plug on the bottom of radiator and run cold water through the radiator while it drains out the bottom. make sure the car is running, of course to flush the debris out of the engine block, heater core, etc.

once the water runs clear, then close the drain and refill to normal levels with coolant and water.How easy is it to flush the radiator to a Honda accord engine.?If you just filled it, leave it be.. whats the water look like, what makes you think you need to flush? Any parts store sells a can of rad flush.. just do as it says to, make sure you remove hoses and flush out good with clean water once your done.. Best I can tell you..ROB
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