How often do you flush/replace the Radiator Coolant?

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Nov 6, 2007 | 11:39 AM

BlackGMC

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How often do you flush/replace the Radiator Coolant?

Like the title says, how often should this be done.

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Nov 6, 2007 | 01:12 PM

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I think the new stuff is rated to like 100K miles. I wouldn't bother with it until 50K at the earliest.

Nov 6, 2007 | 01:26 PM

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I always recomended the Radiator flush ay every 50,000 mile intrevals at my shop.

Nov 6, 2007 | 04:55 PM

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I do it every 2 to 3 years. I run my truck hard during the summer and it sits in the garage during the winter.

Nov 6, 2007 | 05:22 PM

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every time you swap motors, change cams or pull heads

Nov 6, 2007 | 06:05 PM

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Do you need to put in those disolving tablets? My father was told he needed to with his 97 suburban...

Nov 6, 2007 | 07:42 PM

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you dont need them, but on a 97 I would put 2 or 3 in if you have some but if not I wouldnt sweat it...

How often do you flush/replace the Radiator Coolant?

How often do you flush/replace the Radiator Coolant?

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