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When adjusting FITV... Temp question

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    #16
    Top it off and monitor it closely.

    I had a radiator leak near the top corner on a ford truck that would leak until about half full. Once it got about half it still had enough fluid to cool the engine but not enough to reach the hole during circulation. It would only appear to be leaking until it got the the sweet spot around halfway.

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      #17
      Originally posted by Ghostwhite View Post
      Top it off and monitor it closely.

      I had a radiator leak near the top corner on a ford truck that would leak until about half full. Once it got about half it still had enough fluid to cool the engine but not enough to reach the hole during circulation. It would only appear to be leaking until it got the the sweet spot around halfway.
      I need to inspect the radiator for sure, it has the original OEM one, and after 228k I'm sure it could use a new one. Looking at metal rads and a new dual-fan setup since my car only has one (?) But thats for springtime. As far as I remember cold weather is akin to having a car that has a cooling issue, so I hope it'll survive.

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        #18
        If you're lucky you'll keep enough coolant in the system for the heater to work good!

        Have you ever used a coolant system cleaner? I use it on higher mileage cars I have acquired. It would be a good time to dump some in with some distilled water as you will need to drain the system once the cleaner does its thing. No sense adding coolant then dumping it out after the clean cycle.

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          #19
          The heater has always worked well. It will definitely cook you out, especially in the summer. (No AC)

          And no, I've flushed and refilled. Any good brands? I've used sealer in the past with OK results. In the past I've always ran water until the flush was perfectly clear to clean my system.

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            #20
            I just use the prestone cleaner, I never use a sealer as its just a bandaid and could cause other issues.

            I run the cleaner for a few days then start 'flushing' with distilled till its clean. I don't use a machine, just top off-run-drain repeat till its clean. Obviously can't do this in low outside air temp areas.

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              #21
              I know you can't use those products in the cold so I'm hoping my antifreeze will last the winter, if not I have more. It sure is gonna be fun this year, picked up a set of brand new super chunky studded 195's instead of my wimpy 185 all seasons. Waiting for the winter wonderland!
              Last edited by Nine-Dee 2.2; 10-14-2017, 01:36 AM.

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