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How Often Your Radiator Needs to be Flushed

How Often Your Radiator Needs to be Flushed

A radiator flush is a process of draining all coolant or antifreeze and replacing it with fresh coolants. Engines run incredibly hot and need some form of external cooling. Radiator liquid, in the form of coolant or antifreeze, is used to cool the engine. It's imperative to keep the coolant fresh and clean to keep the car from overheating and maintaining the radiator. A radiator flush is routine maintenance to keep the radiator healthy and should be performed on a semi-regular basis. Over time, debris and other contaminants build up in the coolant system. Corrosion, rust, and other debris accumulate in the radiator and the surrounding coolant system. This debris needs to be removed, or you could end up replacing your entire radiator. Here's where a radiator flush comes in. A radiator flush involves injecting cleaner, water, and new antifreeze through the coolant system to remove any harmful buildup. Directly draining the antifreeze or coolant will not remove all the harmful con ... read more