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Cooling System Flushing

Cooling System Flushing





Special Tool(s)

1. WARNING: To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the thermostat.
3. Install the water hose connection without the thermostat.

4. NOTE: Refer to the cooling system Pro Flush and Fill operating instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.

Use cooling system Pro Flush and Fill, Flush Kit and Drain Kit to flush the engine and radiator.
5. Install the thermostat.
6. Fill the cooling system.