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How to coolant flush:
Standard Drain
By: Silentwig
WARNING: ALLOW THE COOLANT TO COOL DOWN BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
1) Remove the coolant pressure cap by pressing down and turning counterclockwise
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2) Hoist up the vehicle at your preferred lift point. I only had the one jack, so I could only lift it up at this point. Don't lift up at the side skirt; refer to manual for exact lift point position. (I just used the jack that came with the car). MAKE SURE TO SET THE E-BRAKE AND PUT BLOCKS BEHIND TIRES FOR SAFETY.ALWAYS USE JACKSTANDS, and DO NOT lift vehicle while parked on grass.
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3) Put a container under the draincock to collect the coolant. FOR EXAMPLE: A PAIL.
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Moderator added picture (Pic courtesy of Westrock);
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4) Turn the draincock counterclockwise to begin the draining process. DO THIS ONLY BY HAND, YOU MAY BREAK IT USING A TOOL SINCE THE DRAINCOCK IS PLASTIC
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5) When no more coolant comes out of the draincock, reinsert it turning it clockwise. DO THIS ONLY BY HAND, YOU MAY BREAK IT USING A TOOL SINCE THE DRAINCOCK IS PLASTIC...Youre warned not to use a tool to remove the drain cock, I used a needle nose pliers and it worked fine. Its not like its some brittle plastic. You break it, its your own fault though
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TIME TO FILL IT BACK UP
1) Using whatever coolant you prefer (I chose the standard recommend Mopar 5yr/100,00mi coolant; this is not premixed, mix it 50/50 with distilled water) and get it prepared to put into the system.
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2) Begin to fill the system with your chosen coolant using a funnel or some sort of device that will prevent you from spilling your coolant anywhere in the engine bay. Keep adding coolant until you begin to see coolant rising up over the thermostat. DON’T SPILL COOLANT ESPECIALLY ON THE BELTS, YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!!!!
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3) Replace pressure cap turning clockwise.
4) YOU’RE DONE!!!
SINCE THERE IS MOST LIKELY AIR TRAPPED IN THE SYSTEM, YOU WILL PEROICALLY NEED TO CHECK IT BY REMOVING THE PRESSURE CAP AND ADDING COOLANT TO TOP IT OFF. (I ONLY HAD TO DO THIS 2 TIMES AFTER THE INITIAL FILL)
Standard Drain
By: Silentwig
WARNING: ALLOW THE COOLANT TO COOL DOWN BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
1) Remove the coolant pressure cap by pressing down and turning counterclockwise
2) Hoist up the vehicle at your preferred lift point. I only had the one jack, so I could only lift it up at this point. Don't lift up at the side skirt; refer to manual for exact lift point position. (I just used the jack that came with the car). MAKE SURE TO SET THE E-BRAKE AND PUT BLOCKS BEHIND TIRES FOR SAFETY.ALWAYS USE JACKSTANDS, and DO NOT lift vehicle while parked on grass.
3) Put a container under the draincock to collect the coolant. FOR EXAMPLE: A PAIL.
Moderator added picture (Pic courtesy of Westrock);
4) Turn the draincock counterclockwise to begin the draining process. DO THIS ONLY BY HAND, YOU MAY BREAK IT USING A TOOL SINCE THE DRAINCOCK IS PLASTIC
5) When no more coolant comes out of the draincock, reinsert it turning it clockwise. DO THIS ONLY BY HAND, YOU MAY BREAK IT USING A TOOL SINCE THE DRAINCOCK IS PLASTIC...Youre warned not to use a tool to remove the drain cock, I used a needle nose pliers and it worked fine. Its not like its some brittle plastic. You break it, its your own fault though
TIME TO FILL IT BACK UP
1) Using whatever coolant you prefer (I chose the standard recommend Mopar 5yr/100,00mi coolant; this is not premixed, mix it 50/50 with distilled water) and get it prepared to put into the system.
2) Begin to fill the system with your chosen coolant using a funnel or some sort of device that will prevent you from spilling your coolant anywhere in the engine bay. Keep adding coolant until you begin to see coolant rising up over the thermostat. DON’T SPILL COOLANT ESPECIALLY ON THE BELTS, YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!!!!
3) Replace pressure cap turning clockwise.
4) YOU’RE DONE!!!
SINCE THERE IS MOST LIKELY AIR TRAPPED IN THE SYSTEM, YOU WILL PEROICALLY NEED TO CHECK IT BY REMOVING THE PRESSURE CAP AND ADDING COOLANT TO TOP IT OFF. (I ONLY HAD TO DO THIS 2 TIMES AFTER THE INITIAL FILL)
