Where is the drainplug on a Mustang radiator?
When I learned where the radiator drainplug was located and that it required a socket to open/close it I was thinkig to myself this may be a pain. However it is very nicely laid out and easy to get to. It is located on the bottom of the radiator on the passenger side and a 3/8″ rachet and socket fits easily.
What to do if water comes out of radiator?
Open the pressure cap and petcock to drain the radiator. Make sure the drainage pan is underneath the petcock to catch the cleaner and distilled water. The water may be brown or rust-colored after working through the entire cooling system. Flush the radiator with tap water until the drainage runs clear.
Do you need to flush your Radiator in a Mustang?
Flushing your radiator is a job that is often overlooked by Mustang owners until problems start surfacing. Don’t neglect this easy DIY maintenance job if you want your car running in tip-top shape. There are several different methods of flushing that you can do and you’ll read various opinions on the correct way, versus using a shortcut.
How much antifreeze can you drain from a radiator?
There could be 2 gallons (7.6 L) of antifreeze draining from the radiator. Let it fill the tray you’ve placed underneath the plug. Once the liquid stops, seal the drain valve again. Pour the drained antifreeze into old plastic jugs and clearly label them.
How do you flush a radiator in a Mustang?
Fill the system with water, start engine for a few seconds. Repeat a few times untill water is clear. Install the Thermostat. Done in 30 minutes. In case you want to flush the heater core you have to do it like the guys told you above. Check your fluid, is it clear? nice green collor?
When I learned where the radiator drainplug was located and that it required a socket to open/close it I was thinkig to myself this may be a pain. However it is very nicely laid out and easy to get to. It is located on the bottom of the radiator on the passenger side and a 3/8″ rachet and socket fits easily.
How do you flush coolant from Radiator block?
Drain the fluid, fill the system with water, start engine for 30 seconds and turn it off. Drain the liquid again. Do this a few times untill the liquid is clear. Put thermostat back. Fill with 50/50 antifreeze. And please dont flush the old liquid down the drain! There are probably as many ways to do this as their are AFM members.
How big of a coolant system do I need for a Mustang?
The desired mixture is a low of 40% antifreeze and 60% water to a max of 60% antifreeze and 40% water. The coolant system holds 14.1 quarts so we need at least 5.6 quarts for the 40% and a max of 8.5 quarts for the 60% mix.
What’s the best way to flush a Mustang radiator?
Use a garden hose to quickly fill your radiator. After the engine has sufficiently cooled, remove the radiator cap and pull the drain plug again. Let all that nasty stuff drain completely. Insert the garden hose into the radiator and use the highest amount of water pressure you can get out of the hose.
Where does the coolant go in a Mustang?
The small hose next to the radiator cap goes from the top of the radiator tank on the right side to the top of the expansion tank. This provides a path for air at the top of the radiator tank to travel to the expansion tank. It is kind of deceptive but the expansion tank connects to the lower radiator hose.
Is it OK to dump hot water in a Mustang?
DO NOT let Vern dump the water. The water is going to get to around 200 degrees while doing this so be careful when emptying the pan. And don’t trust him to set in the car and keep an eye on the temp gauge either. Odds are he will keep looking at the fuel gauge and keep yelling that it is too hot or too cold.
The small hose next to the radiator cap goes from the top of the radiator tank on the right side to the top of the expansion tank. This provides a path for air at the top of the radiator tank to travel to the expansion tank. It is kind of deceptive but the expansion tank connects to the lower radiator hose.
Flushing your radiator is a job that is often overlooked by Mustang owners until problems start surfacing. Don’t neglect this easy DIY maintenance job if you want your car running in tip-top shape. There are several different methods of flushing that you can do and you’ll read various opinions on the correct way, versus using a shortcut.
DO NOT let Vern dump the water. The water is going to get to around 200 degrees while doing this so be careful when emptying the pan. And don’t trust him to set in the car and keep an eye on the temp gauge either. Odds are he will keep looking at the fuel gauge and keep yelling that it is too hot or too cold.