How do I change a radiator?

How do I change a radiator?

1. Step 1: Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Step 2: Drain the coolant from the radiator.
3. Step 3: Disconnect the radiator reservoir hose.
4. Step 4: Remove the upper radiator hose.
5. Step 5: Remove the lower radiator hose.
6. Step 6: Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
7. Step 7: Remove the cooling fan mounting bolts.

Where is the radiator plug located?

Hi pitina, The radiator plug is usually located at the base of the radiator and looks like a wing-nut. When removed the entire contents of your radiator will be drained. A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely.

How do you check a radiator drain?

A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely. That’s why shops always remove the lower radiator hose. That drains the entire radiator AND most of the coolant from the engine.

Can I flush my own radiator?

If your mechanic is trying to charge you more, or you’d rather take care of business yourself and save some cash, here’s how to flush your own radiator. Open the radiator cap and coolant reservoir cap. Allow the engine to cool down, then drain the radiator again, refill the system with water and repeat the process.

What can I use to flush out my radiator?

Distilled water is the only cleaning ingredient you need to flush the radiator system.

Can you flush a radiator with Dawn dish soap?

Never ever do such things as adding dish soap to the coolant system to flush. Any soap in the system may start eating the engine blocks and could cause a catastrophic failure.

Is Stop leak bad for cooling system?

No, not unless you put so much in that it clogs the cooling system. It stops leaks like small pinholes in the radiator. It won’t repair hoses, head gaskets, or a bad water pump.