Info on flushing coolant?

03_StangGuy · December 13th, 2010, 01:51 PM

I picked up a 2000 cherokee a few months ago and the coolant is brown so it needs to be changed. Nothin seems to be leaking as far as I can tell. Should I spend the money to get it pressure tested and a power flush or should I do it at home?

FordmanT · March 25th, 2011, 11:11 PM

I'm sure you've done it by now but just flush it at home, fill with plain water, run until it comes up to temp for a bit but watch so it doesn't over heat or boil over. Then let it cool down and flush again, repeat if needed and fill er up with some good clean 50/50!

fote03 · March 29th, 2011, 03:23 PM

+1

Originally Posted by FordmanT

I'm sure you've done it by now but just flush it at home, fill with plain water, run until it comes up to temp for a bit but watch so it doesn't over heat or boil over. Then let it cool down and flush again, repeat if needed and fill er up with some good clean 50/50!

December 13th, 2010, 01:51 PM	#1
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,917 iTrader: 0 reviews	Info on flushing coolant? I picked up a 2000 cherokee a few months ago and the coolant is brown so it needs to be changed. Nothin seems to be leaking as far as I can tell. Should I spend the money to get it pressure tested and a power flush or should I do it at home? __________________

March 25th, 2011, 11:11 PM	#2
FordmanT Regular 1997 F-250, 1978 F-150 est14.6@96 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 207 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm sure you've done it by now but just flush it at home, fill with plain water, run until it comes up to temp for a bit but watch so it doesn't over heat or boil over. Then let it cool down and flush again, repeat if needed and fill er up with some good clean 50/50! __________________ 4SALE:misc 04 cobra: SVT 4vHeads port/polish/deck @SVT, CenterForce dual friction clutch, 4lb crankpulley, Steeda Foxbody strut tower brace, Accufab Intake tube PM 4 info

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