How To Do A Coolant Flush?

Let the engine cool completely

Park on a level surface

Gather coolant, drain pan, funnel, gloves, and safety glasses

Locate the radiator drain valve or lower radiator hose

Place the drain pan under the drain point

Open the radiator cap only when the engine is cool

Open the drain valve or remove the lower hose

Drain the old coolant completely

Close the drain valve or reinstall the hose

Fill the system with distilled water or a flushing solution

Start the engine and run it with the heater on

Let it circulate for the recommended time

Shut off the engine and let it cool

Drain the flush fluid

Repeat until the drained fluid runs clear

Close the drain valve or reinstall the hose

Refill with the correct coolant mix

Bleed air from the cooling system

Top off the coolant reservoir

Check for leaks

Run the engine and verify normal temperature

Recheck coolant level after cooling and top off if needed

Dispose of old coolant properly

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