Topic: How do I clean a radiator that's not in the car? (Read 1073 times)

Andy89 · « **on:** 26 February 2013, 14:43:52 »

Any ideas what I can fill the radiator with to clean it out properly?

doz · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 February 2013, 15:01:57 »

If it's off the car then fill it using kettle discaler and leave it to soak for a while

albitz · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 February 2013, 16:44:24 »

Fernox.

Elite Pete · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 February 2013, 18:42:39 »

As Albs say Fernox is brilliant

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 February 2013, 21:49:53 »

also if its off the car you want to back flush it to help get rid of extra crap

sassanach · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 February 2013, 23:03:01 »

you cannot effectively clean a paralell flow radiator as the water takes the path of least resistance,ie the water flows through the clear tubes rather than force crap out of the blocked ones.

Andy89 · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 February 2013, 15:31:27 »

If you fill the radiator to the top it will start to disolve the shit that is blocking, if they are blocked.
I have no problems with the heat, I just wan't to clean out what i can now that its out

Don't know where to get fernox in Norway, so will try out some dishwasher cleaner, don't know how well it works on a cold radiator though.

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