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A cooling radiator is the key to long and trouble-free operation of an internal combustion engine, but for some reason many drivers forget to maintain it, hoping for
Looking at the engine temperature arrow pointing to the sky, the driver can come up with a sober thought – whether to wash the radiator. Sensible, but not as simple as it seems at first glance. It makes no sense to pour water from a country hose on it, just pour the threads under the hood. By the way, the same can be said about the car wash service, where the dirt is simply hammered deeper into aluminum honeycombs with pressurized water.
After such procedures, cement is literally knocked out of the “bag” of dried insects, dust and debris. But you still need to wash the radiator, and this should be done every two years. Yes, yes, modern engines are damn hot, so even a slightly clogged cooler can do things by “Zhiguli” standards.
An experienced master can handle it in the garage, but it is much more convenient to carry out the procedure on a lift: the radiator is fixed both from below and from above, so you will have to “dance with a tambourine” in particular. From the tools you will need a set of wrenches, socket wrenches, penetrating lubricant, where without a hose and a jerry can. It’s funny that washing the radiator doesn’t always involve changing the coolant: modern antifreezes last 10 years, so the coolant can be safely drained into a jerry can and then used again.
Radiator cassettes are different, but as a rule they are all collapsible, so that you do not have to refill the same air conditioner after the procedure. We disassemble, we merge, we remove. Anyone who is present at the disassembly for the first time immediately understands why washing from a hose is useless in this matter: the main dirt accumulates between the radiators of the air conditioner and the engine, and it is almost impossible to crawl there. So “solid rings” should be consistently refused – they cannot do anything good for the radiator.
By the way, just rinsing the removed radiator with pressurized water is also a mediocre idea. The dirt is compressed so tightly that it can only be soaked and beaten out with the help of special compounds that release a finely chopped salad of insects, dust and other “population” from our roads. Detergents are different, choose according to your taste, or rather your wallet.
After the composition has been applied, we give it 10 minutes to work. Next is the laundry. An attempt to turn it into a “civilian” device also did not bring visible success, although the radiator was on the car for only two years. Really strong pressure is needed, which can only be produced by a professional washing complex.
For this reason, the procedure must be carried out at the service station: the radiator of the air conditioner is washed on the car, and the engine on the floor. Otherwise – to fill the “apartment”, which in itself is proportional to the payment for the services of a mechanic. The pile of sludge knocked out of the coolers is impressive – a priceless sight, as a confirmation of one’s own innocence. At first glance not so dirty, the radiator turned out to be well hidden. Questions about the causes of engine overheating disappeared by themselves. There are still 730 days until the next wash.
Looking at the engine temperature arrow pointing to the sky, the driver can come up with a sober thought – whether to wash the radiator. Sensible, but not as simple as it seems at first glance. It makes no sense to pour water from a country hose on it, just pour the threads under the hood. By the way, the same can be said about the car wash service, where the dirt is simply hammered deeper into aluminum honeycombs with pressurized water.
After such procedures, cement is literally knocked out of the “bag” of dried insects, dust and debris. But you still need to wash the radiator, and this should be done every two years. Yes, yes, modern engines are damn hot, so even a slightly clogged cooler can do things by “Zhiguli” standards.
An experienced master can handle it in the garage, but it is much more convenient to carry out the procedure on a lift: the radiator is fixed both from below and from above, so you will have to “dance with a tambourine” in particular. From the tools you will need a set of wrenches, socket wrenches, penetrating lubricant, where without a hose and a jerry can. It’s funny that washing the radiator doesn’t always involve changing the coolant: modern antifreezes last 10 years, so the coolant can be safely drained into a jerry can and then used again.
Radiator cassettes are different, but as a rule they are all collapsible, so that you do not have to refill the same air conditioner after the procedure. We disassemble, we merge, we remove. Anyone who is present at the disassembly for the first time immediately understands why washing from a hose is useless in this matter: the main dirt accumulates between the radiators of the air conditioner and the engine, and it is almost impossible to crawl there. So “solid rings” should be consistently refused – they cannot do anything good for the radiator.
By the way, just rinsing the removed radiator with pressurized water is also a mediocre idea. The dirt is compressed so tightly that it can only be soaked and beaten out with the help of special compounds that release a finely chopped salad of insects, dust and other “population” from our roads. Detergents are different, choose according to your taste, or rather your wallet.
After the composition has been applied, we give it 10 minutes to work. Next is the laundry. An attempt to turn it into a “civilian” device also did not bring visible success, although the radiator was on the car for only two years. Really strong pressure is needed, which only a professional washing complex can give.
For this reason, the procedure must be carried out at the service station: the radiator of the air conditioner is washed on the car, and the engine on the floor. Otherwise – to fill the “apartment”, which in itself is proportional to the payment for the services of a mechanic. The pile of sludge knocked out of the coolers is impressive – a priceless sight, as a confirmation of one’s own innocence. At first glance not so dirty, the radiator turned out to be well hidden. Questions about the causes of engine overheating disappeared by themselves. There are still 730 days until the next wash.
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Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
