What happens after coolant flush?
Simply draining the radiator may get rid of most of the old antifreeze but could leave some coolant and contaminants behind, which would then mix with and pollute your new antifreeze and cause overheating. If you flush the radiator but ignore any leaks, your engine is likely to overheat again shortly after the flush.
How often should you do a coolant flush?
If you are wondering about your car’s cooling system maintenance interval, you can refer to your owner’s manual to find out what the manufacturer recommends. In general, most vehicles require coolant service every 30,000 miles or 5 years, whichever comes first.
When to change the coolant system on a VW?
The cooling system is one of the most important areas to pay attention to during water pump, thermostat and timing belt replacement. To ensure that your new VW timing belt components and water pump last until the next 75,000-mile change interval, it’s important to re-create the engine’s condition as it was when it left the factory.
What happens when you don’t flush the coolant system?
Premature water pump failure (bearings and seals) can occur if you don’t take the time to flush the entire cooling system and its related components. Often when problems arise, such as a coolant leak, the new water pump is blamed as the cause when in fact the opposite is true.
How to 2.0 thermostat and coolant flush?
How To – 2.0 Thermostat and Coolant Flush This “how to” assumes you have some basic tools, and safety gear. Safety glasses should be worn at all times when working with tools and automotive fluids. Always use a hydraulic jack and safety stands when lifting or getting under a vehicle.
Can you change the coolant in a thermostat?
If you want to switch coolant types, you can. Well, that is a source of debate that I have read about for 15 years now. Basically if you fully flush a system, with lots of water, and do this a few times to remove all the traces of the coolant, you can switch from G11to say G12, or from G12to “green” coolant.