Need help flushing radiator of my probox

[hamza_xeg]

AOA and Ramadan kareem.

As the topic says i am willing to perform a radiator flush. Don't want to go to ustaads or those looters at dealerships. I have a rough idea about what to do. I am following the method told by Xulfiqar sir. Also found a thread about this

How to Flush a Radiator

Which way should i go, imo the method by xulfiqar bhai seems good which involves removing the old coolant and adding a solution of citric acid, again removing that and topping off with new coolant.

Thing i want to know is should i pour the entire coolant into the radiator and reservoir ? I will be adding toyota long life coolant which i believe is already diluted. Only confusion is here.

Is there anything else i should we aware of, i will be thankful if someone points it out.

[supersulpher]

a radiator mechanic told me that there is no original coolent available in Pakistan. water is best.

[farooqaliminhas]

You can use citric acid as you mention above Or you can check in market for Radiator flush products,add the cleaner into water and let the engine run/water warm,for some time then switch off the engine let the system cool down,drain entire water from radiator/ system. coolant you can add as per radiator capacity.eg: water capacity 5 Ltr, 2 Ltr coolant is more than enough.in cold weather areas we need more coolant/antifreeze in radiator water to prevent freezing

[hamza_xeg]

Must be a ustaad. Sometimes they actually amaze me these desi mechanics with their opinions

[hamza_xeg]

I see. But if the coolant i get is premixed, what do i do then ? Do i still need to add water ? Distilled water ?

[hamza_xeg]

Also is there anything i should be aware of when removing the drain plug ?

[farooqaliminhas]

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a78/1272246/

[capsat]

this link is PERFECT DIY for a radiator flush in any automobile.

every coolant packing has instructions for dilution to specfic requirement. Bottled water is perfect in absence of distlled water for radiator top up.

Caltex, Toyota, Aisin - are three brands selling oem coolants across Pakistan, unless you are living in bhit shah dhok 421 or cheecha watni chak 351

[hamza_xeg]

Thanks sir. Have heard good things about caltex too. Will have to choose between that or toyota one.

[abdullah-.-1]

How about this method?
1. flush ur old coolant
2. Add water with radiator flush (LIQUI MOLY RADIATOR FLUSH)
3. Add couple of KM (100 km or above)
4. Flush the water with radiator flush
5. again add water with radiator flush
6. run the car for 10 mins
7. flush it out
8. remove the T valve (its a good idea to check it)
9. keep the T valve removed
10. add distilled water with any flush
11. run of couple of minutes (10-20 min)

Repeat step 10 and 11 until the water from the radiator comes out clean

12.Replace T valve (if needed)
13. top it the radiator with coolant
14. check for leaks
15. make sure car dont over heats and keep ur eye on tamp gauge
16. enjoy ur ride :')

Coolant suggestions: Dont go for HONDA coolant (expensive AF)... Go for TOYOTA CONCENTRATED (900-1300 per ltr) Make 50/50 , 1:1 what ever u wanna call ut... Make sure u use DISTILLED WATER only

[pwuser164139110081]

Brother please tell me i have toyota probox 2007 model which coolant is recommend ? Because gari ki copy may to Chinese likhi hy

[Hassan1991]

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