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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Cleaning Out The Radiators ..
Is There an Easier Way to CleanOut the Radiators..Besides a completly removing the FrontEnd ??

Can I just use my Garden Hose ?


.. I saw this post in the Forum and got me thinking..
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-radiator.html

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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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The radiators pick up road trash. It is unavoidable. Take it out by hand as needed. Lots of leaves in the fall. Even with mesh aftermarket grills, the junk will be there.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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I just did all three of mine , I used 175 psi air and started from the back

it was easy since I pulled the front bumper assy.

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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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I use a shop vac and the upholstery cleaning attachment to clean my three radiators.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Thanx Guys.. I'll buy a ShopVac @ HomeDepot..
 
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I added the Cargraphic radiator grills. It helps with debris too.
 
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