Since I am doing full cooling system refresh, also want to clean out the coolant reservoir too.
I had this sitting for months with white vinager in it, it worked some, but not enuff.
Waht are your tricks to clean out?
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I think I have used CLR before with good results. Something recently surprised me how well it worked, but I can't remember if it was Wheel Cleaner, Aluminum Boat Brightener or Bathroom Mildew Cleaner. It was definitely something I usually having kicking around the shop utility sink.
I'll probably get some CLR add a bunch of 1/4-20 nuts I already have and shake the shit out of it.....😛
1 hour ago, mello dudeI'll probably get some CLR add a bunch of 1/4-20 nuts I already have and shake the shit out of it.....😛
Try without nutz first... could etch/scratch the inside and make it more susceptible to staining (permanently).
20 hours ago, mello dudeSince I am doing full cooling system refresh, also want to clean out the coolant reservoir too.
Regarding your full cooling system refresh I was wondering if you decided to do anything more than a water or water/vinegar cleaning flush of the cooling system? I'm in the middle of addressing the system myself and thought to ask what you used.
Havent really thought about a system flush, my focus has been... thermostat, orings, hoses.... I'm sure you have seen the thread...
Dunno if I will do a flush.......
Did mine with Mould/Mildew bleach, didn't have any small enough hose end bungs, so I looped a piece of hose between upper & lower outlets so I could hang it up to soak & keep with all the crud submerged in bleach, came up better than expected.
Throw in a few stainless m4/m5 nut can't hurt to scuff the crud loose.
Central heating cleaner will shift it too, dunno if its aggressive to plastic tho?
Was going to suggest CLR also. These tanks are still available new, $38.
Saw the new ones too......
Did the CLR thing...add some in the bottom, let sit 10 minutes, shake rinse....repeat x3....
Almost got it all, but then I have some pea gravel...did the same again, add gravel, shake, dump, rinse x4...
Pretty much got it.....
I used CLR with some (un-cooked) rice and shake shake shake... worked well enough for me.
Simple Green and just enough water to shake it all over. Never needed anything more.