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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Default Re: Coolant flush today
Originally Posted by James1549
I took some pics while I did my coolant flush today. Since my car is a 2004, I also changed the thermostat. I looked everywhere for a block drain but was unable to find one. Maybe behind the starter or motor mount? I gave up. Really wasn't a bad job and everything went as planned. Any questions, ask.

Coolant Flush for NA / Base / Limited

Hope this is helpful for others. As for the thermostat, I purchased it from Rob at Needswings and it was identical to OEM I removed. Thanks Rob.

James
Great tutorial James, I do have a suggestion with the flushing method though. I think that coolant can get trapped in the heating system and not be truly flushed out. If you were to operate the auxilary pump the water would circulate more through the heater core etc.

Personally I would not want water running all over the engine, so I would refill with water and run the car. Maybe do this twice and then add the new coolant. It may take longer, but it will be cleaner- the car that is. That is basically what the Repair Manual says.

CLEANING Drain cooling system and refill with clean water. Refer to drain and fill procedures in this section. Run engine with radiator cap installed until upper radiator hose is hot. Stop engine and drain water from system. If water is dirty; fill, run, and drain system again, until water....
 
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