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Re: Coolant flush

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C1ph3r wrote: ↑15 Feb 2022, 10:51 i think whats got me all in my head the most is that i used that coolant flush stuff. now I'm all paranoid that i get it all out.
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What does it do if you run it with both the block petcock and the radiator drain open? Too much draining out to keep up?
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i havent tried that. but i have been running, draining, filling, running, draining, filling for a while now today. its come out almost clear. once i put everything back together after i finish with the PCV system i will run one more gallon or 2 of water through it, drain it again and call it good.
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