Using Vinegar to flush out Cooling System

[sweefu]

So far so good, cleaning out lots of corrosion and gunk. Left the car running for about a half an hour, highest temp was 90degrees. I'll leave it sit until Saturday, when I will run the car for another 20 minutes or so and drain it all out. I'll post results then.

 

[ari666]

here is one for ya:

1 whole tablet of 'finish' diswashing detergent. the one with the powerball in it. drive 50km, then drain the water and refill.


LOTS of **** comes out sodium and some other lime scale remover in the tablets help dissolve [stuff] inside the rad.

 

[sweefu]

Damn I wish I'd tried that. Probably shouldn't mix it with vinegar lol.

 

[VS_Pete]

I`m thinking

 

[Commydoor]

ive heard vodka has good cleaning properties besides medicinal qualities as well...it can be used in many many ways besides drinking so cant see why it wouldnt clean a radiator...will have side effects though...car may slur the auto, only one headlight will work and careen sideways all without leaving the driveway...

 

[sweefu]

Sounds very expensive.

 

[ari666]

wouldnt wanna see what the sugar residue does to your watergalleries either :s

 

[Dayvo]

Using vinegar was popular years ago before the market was flooded with additives . Another one was to flush your engine with auto tranny fluid , bit expensive though

 

[sweefu]

Yeah I've heard of the auto fluid to flush motor, never been game to try it, I hope I never have a car with a motor so dirty it needs it haha