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Cooling System Flushing

Cooling System Flushing

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1. WARNING: To avoid personal injury, do not remove the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Remove the thermostat.
3. Install the thermostat housing without the thermostat.

4. NOTE: For additional information, refer to the cooling system Flush-All Operating Instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.

Use cooling system Flush-All, Flush Kit Hardware Package and Drain kit to flush the engine and radiator.
Use Premium Cooling System Flush.
5. Install the thermostat.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system.