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<blockquote data-quote="Stalker27" data-source="post: 9840948" data-attributes="member: 66269"><p>Thanx for clearing that up. When i read 6 gallons that didn't sound right</p><p></p><p>I'm not worried to much about not being able to get to both plugs. As long as i can get to one to get the majority of it out i'll be satisfied</p><p></p><p>I've made up my mind. I'll go by what the link descibes to drain it. Then i'll dump two bottles of the cleaner in the overflow tank, fill the rest of the overflow with (distilled water), close cap then pour in the distilled water like the process of burping the car. </p><p></p><p>I know the directions on the bottle just requires you to 1) *With engine off and cool, remove radiator cap.* *Drain radiator then close draincock.</p><p>2) *Pour entire contents of Prestone® Super Radiator Flush into radiator and fill with water. *For systems larger that 12 quarts, use two bottles</p><p>3) *Run engine with heater on highest temperature setting for 10 minutes after reaching normal operating temperature.</p><p>4) *With engine off and cool, remove radiator cap, drain radiator, and close draincock. *Refill with water and replace radiator cap to fully closed position. *Repeat step #3.</p><p>5) *Stop engine and allow to cool. *Remove radiator cap, drain system and close draincock. *Add enough recommended coolant to achieve a 50-70% concentration. *Top off radiator with water. *Replace radiator cap to fully closed position. *Run engine for 20 minutes to mix coolant/water.</p><p>6) *If equipped with a non-pressurized coolant reservoir, rinse, drain, and refill with a 50-70% solution of the coolant and water.</p><p></p><p>I read somewhere on the net that its actually recomended that you drive it for 6hrs or 200 miles or maybe just drive it around for an hour then drain it so i might try that. I wouldnt think pouring it in and just letting it idle for 10 or so min will clean much of anything. I think it needs to get good and hot & really move around in there to clean it.</p><p></p><p>Com back home & drive up on ramps & park it overnite so it can completly cool. Next morning drain everything including the one plug i can get to. Button everything back up and now break out the water hose. </p><p></p><p>Fill up the overflow tank with water & add water to the crossover plug ill full. Crank car up & turn heater on high. Keep adding water to crossover and continue to let it run for 15 min or untill you know it's clar water commimg out.</p><p></p><p>Now me being anal & not wanting regular water in my block i'll take back out the plug on the block to drain that water out.</p><p></p><p>Button everything back up including adding in the 170 stat & refill to the specs i'v already mentioned.</p><p></p><p>I know all that seems overkill to some of you. Hell even to me lol but i want it to be clean as possible & deff don't want any normal water in there.</p><p></p><p>So we shall see. Going to pick up two bottles of the cleaner & prob take care of this over the weekend</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stalker27, post: 9840948, member: 66269"] Thanx for clearing that up. When i read 6 gallons that didn't sound right I'm not worried to much about not being able to get to both plugs. As long as i can get to one to get the majority of it out i'll be satisfied I've made up my mind. I'll go by what the link descibes to drain it. Then i'll dump two bottles of the cleaner in the overflow tank, fill the rest of the overflow with (distilled water), close cap then pour in the distilled water like the process of burping the car. I know the directions on the bottle just requires you to 1) *With engine off and cool, remove radiator cap.* *Drain radiator then close draincock. 2) *Pour entire contents of Prestone® Super Radiator Flush into radiator and fill with water. *For systems larger that 12 quarts, use two bottles 3) *Run engine with heater on highest temperature setting for 10 minutes after reaching normal operating temperature. 4) *With engine off and cool, remove radiator cap, drain radiator, and close draincock. *Refill with water and replace radiator cap to fully closed position. *Repeat step #3. 5) *Stop engine and allow to cool. *Remove radiator cap, drain system and close draincock. *Add enough recommended coolant to achieve a 50-70% concentration. *Top off radiator with water. *Replace radiator cap to fully closed position. *Run engine for 20 minutes to mix coolant/water. 6) *If equipped with a non-pressurized coolant reservoir, rinse, drain, and refill with a 50-70% solution of the coolant and water. I read somewhere on the net that its actually recomended that you drive it for 6hrs or 200 miles or maybe just drive it around for an hour then drain it so i might try that. I wouldnt think pouring it in and just letting it idle for 10 or so min will clean much of anything. I think it needs to get good and hot & really move around in there to clean it. Com back home & drive up on ramps & park it overnite so it can completly cool. Next morning drain everything including the one plug i can get to. Button everything back up and now break out the water hose. Fill up the overflow tank with water & add water to the crossover plug ill full. Crank car up & turn heater on high. Keep adding water to crossover and continue to let it run for 15 min or untill you know it's clar water commimg out. Now me being anal & not wanting regular water in my block i'll take back out the plug on the block to drain that water out. Button everything back up including adding in the 170 stat & refill to the specs i'v already mentioned. I know all that seems overkill to some of you. Hell even to me lol but i want it to be clean as possible & deff don't want any normal water in there. So we shall see. Going to pick up two bottles of the cleaner & prob take care of this over the weekend [/QUOTE]
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