Park the Camry on a flat surface and allow it to sit until the engine is cool to the touch. Loosen the radiator cap to its first stop to relieve any residual pressure in the cooling system, then remove the radiator cap. Pour a cooling system flush chemical into the radiator and close t...
Flushing a coolant system is one area of engine maintenance that is very important. If your cooling system is faulty it could result in extreme heat in the radiator and could also hurt you when you open the cap. Knowing how to flush a coolant system is a task that is challenging and not...
Video showing how to flush a 4.3 cooling system: Comments in this video: Distilled water and Sodium Citrate(citric acid) is what Prestone coolant flush is, make your own 20% solution and put it in your cooling system and leave it overnight. I have the same problem but I was thinking th...
How to flush a radiator Not sure how to use radiator flush products? There are a number of commercial options designed to flush your car's cooling system by getting rid of build-up. They should all have directions printed on their packages but most will work in a similar way to the foll...
Diagram of a cooling system: how the plumbing is connected. Want to learn more? Check out these car engine pictures. HSW Although gasoline engines have improved a lot, they are still not very efficient at turning chemical energy into mechanical power. Most of the energy in the gasoline...
Diagram of a cooling system: how the plumbing is connected. Want to learn more? Check out these car engine pictures. HSW Although gasoline engines have improved a lot, they are still not very efficient at turning chemical energy into mechanical power. Most of the energy in the gasoline...
Diagram of a cooling system: how the plumbing is connected. Want to learn more? Check out these car engine pictures. HSW Although gasoline engines have improved a lot, they are still not very efficient at turning chemical energy into mechanical power. Most of the energy in the gasoline...
Cooling System Flush Procedure: 1.) Ensure your vehicle is on a level surface, parked securely with the wheels blocked. Also make sure your heater is turned all the way to “hot” and the fan is blowing. 2.) While radiator is cool, remove radiator cap. Position your drain pan under th...
There's no need to flush compressor as it will be replaced. There's no practical way to flush a compressor, due to the construction and design. Reassemble system Install your new compressor and new accumulator/receiver-dryer. Reassemble all components using new gaskets and O-rings. Be sure ...
Step 4. Pressure Test Cooling SystemGrasp the pressure tester and pump the plunger rapidly to build pressure inside the system, much like you are pumping air into a tire. You will notice the needle on the pressure tester gauge start moving upward as it measures the pressure inside the system...