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    Incoming New Radiator - 1997 FzJ80 - Coolant Type Question on NEW radiator

    "until I started Lurking on MUD, I didn't know that Cruisers needed to be flushed so often." They don't. It's just that way too often prior owners totally neglect the cooling system. They may see the coolant level is low so pour in whatever type of coolant they have on hand, Orange, Purple...
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    Incoming New Radiator - 1997 FzJ80 - Coolant Type Question on NEW radiator

    Many ways to go about it but here's (roughly) the process I've used, no kit, just elbow grease and getting wet a few times. On a cold engine: Adjust HVAC selector to the full hot position and leave it there for the entire procedure (this will ensure the rear heater is flushed also) Remove the...
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    Incoming New Radiator - 1997 FzJ80 - Coolant Type Question on NEW radiator

    Do not use any sort of flush kit that allows you to connect the garden hose directly to your cooling system. Our cooling system is designed for 13psi, the garden hose attached to your home plumbing will generate 4-5x's that and can blow out your heater cores, at the least.
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    Incoming New Radiator - 1997 FzJ80 - Coolant Type Question on NEW radiator

    Which "flush system" are you using? Most flushing machines are just hooked up to tap water, which means you're introducing some Chlorine into the system. Many of the MUD members use Distilled water at least for the final couple of flushes which include opening the block drain to remove traces...
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