DIY - radiator flush
it was another lazy sunday, and it's the usual....some DIY activity....today we flushed dak merah's radiator, cleaned her engine bay...shine the hoses and removed the sticker substances from the rear spoiler...
Flushing Radiator step-by-step
step 1: open the radiator's draincock and remove some water, put the draincock back in place
step2: start the engine, until normal running temperature
step 3: pour radiator flush into the warm radiator
step 4: place the radiator cap, not tightly, run the engine for 20 minutes
step 5: stop engine, when cool, remove the draincock again, drain the radiator then run water until water runs clear
step 6: replace the draincock and refill with radiator coolant (and water - depends on the type of coolant)
Cleaning the water tank step-by-step
step 1: remove the water tank from the engine bay (remove screws and unplug wiper sprays hoses)
step 2: clean using water to remove rust
step 3: put some small rocks (with some water) into the tank, then shake it to remove stubborn stains (rust/debris)
step 4: let it dry and screw the water tank back in place
step 5: add water (and a bit of coolant) into the water tank
