Prestone AF-KIT Flush 'N Fill Kit

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They immediately discovered, however, that this process also generated immense heat, sufficient to damage the engine parts and prevent the vehicle from operating before long. Flushing the radiator performs a series of valuable functions that ensure the cooling system will continue to perform its vital function in the engine. Add the new antifreeze: Refilling coolant in your car is simple: funnel antifreeze into the radiator via the radiator cap or to the maximum capacity point in the cooling system reservoir. The purpose of this is to rid your engine of any old fluid, dirt, debris or rust so your cooling system functions as it should.

This can cause excessive heat, resulting in oil becoming too hot and thin and potentially damaging the whole system. I think that VW Group are quite laid back or secretive about exactly how long the factory loaded in coolant should be left in the system, I bought a pack of test strips in from America to check over my cars as for the first time in my life I've owned a car with a cam belt - and a separate water pump belt, and a car with a cam chain, prior to that all our cars had a water pump driven off the cam belt or behind the cam belt which meant the smart thing to do was to get the water pump and so coolant replaced every cam belt change or every other cam belt - so the coolant ended up being replaced at worst/longest every 8 - 10 years.Remove the radiator cap: Remove the radiator cap and unscrew the drain valve, which will be located towards the bottom of the radiator.

Take the tips from this guide to learn how to flush and refill your coolant at home, to keep your engine and heating in optimal condition. Before embarking on a radiator flush, or doing anything with a radiator for that matter, make sure the engine is cool. The trigger clip lets you leave it connected for a few minutes to clean clogged up systems or to remove contaminated coolant after a head gasket change. By doing it correctly I assure a full turnover of fluids on each step which is the goal of this work.I too wouldn't want to bet my engines on a plastic fitting but conceptually the ability to connect running water to flush the system versus the current method of draining fluid, filling with water, running, draining, wash-rinse-repeat until the system is clean is a better solution. With the flush kit, flushing can take place continuously using a garden hose rather than repeatedly filling the radiator.

When the old coolant starts to come out, you might need to readjust the position of the drip tray to avoid spillages. NB: You should label this container stating what it is and take it to your nearest recycle centre where they will be able to dispose of it properly for you.These can become lodged in the thermostat's valve causing it to become stuck open or closed, which can be damaging to your cooling system and engine. It can be difficult knowing what the best way to flush a car radiator is, with a lot of different advice out there to follow. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Another common culprit in a cooling system failure is the water pump, which can collect impurities that were floating in the coolant passing through it. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.