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Old 04-29-2006, 05:07 PM   #8
Disturbed_One
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Re: 86 S-15 overheating

I did a cheap and cost effective flush to my '88 Nova

little car kept over heating with no a/c or anything



so I went and got a couple items from the local walmart
-gallon of vinegar
-gallon of distilled water
-gallon of antifreeze


I drained the raditor, filled it up with the vinegar, let it sit overnight and part of the day, drained all the crap out (dissolves the crap without harming the radiator)
took a water hose and finished flushing it out, then filled it up with some new antifreeze and water (distilled so I dont get any calcium bulid up)

though i dont drive that car much now a days, but I see I have to do it to my truck, so I dont risk that one overheating (didnt have to worry about it over the winter when I bought it)
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