{"id":648,"date":"2020-03-25T18:05:45","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T18:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=648"},"modified":"2020-03-25T18:05:45","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T18:05:45","slug":"quick-review-on-how-to-flush-a-car-radiator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/quick-review-on-how-to-flush-a-car-radiator\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Review on How to Flush a Car Radiator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you get in your car and turn the ignition, the engine fires up and the car instantly begins producing heat.\u00a0 It continues to produce high levels of heat as you drive. The job of the car\u2019s radiator is to cool the engine so that it doesn\u2019t overheat. It does this by transferring heat through the process of thermal heat exchange. If a vehicle has a larger engine; for instance, a truck, then a larger radiator would be needed to withstand the extra power and heat production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, radiators are manufactured with aluminum.\u00a0 This is because it is durable, lightweight, and disperses heat evenly, more so than other metals. It is important to have a general understanding about radiators in cars, trucks, and any other type of vehicle you intend on working with.\u00a0 Do-it-yourself car maintenance can be risky if you do not know what you are doing.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">If you have a good comprehension on cars and regular maintenance, then continue reading to learn tips and advice on proper ways to flush a car\u2019s radiator. If not, then call a professional auto repair company that can instruct you with the right information for radiator repair and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Automotive-Radiator-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Radiator Repair and Service \" class=\"wp-image-649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Automotive-Radiator-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Automotive-Radiator-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Automotive-Radiator-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Radiator Repair and Service 317-475-1846<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Considerations When Flushing Your Car\u2019s Radiator:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is crucial to clean out your radiator routinely.&nbsp; Solid deposits can build up inside the\nradiator causing the entire system to function irregularly. &nbsp;This can lead to your car overheating or more\nserious damages.&nbsp; A clean radiator stays\nmuch cooler as well.&nbsp; Luckily, radiator\nflushing doesn\u2019t cost much and is pretty easy to do as long as you are familiar\nwith DIY car maintenance!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, be sure you have all the necessary equipment and\nproducts to get the job done correctly and safely.&nbsp; These items would typically include a funnel,\na cloth rag, coolant, flush solution, a bucket or coolant catcher, and a\nPhillips screw driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never start a radiator job on a hot car or engine.&nbsp; Let the system cool down entirely.&nbsp; This could take up to two or three hours\ndepending on how long the car was driven prior.&nbsp;\nSpilling hot coolant on you can be very dangerous, and lead to second,\nand possibly third, degree burns.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid leaving coolant exposed and out in the open.&nbsp; Pets, animals, and even children can be\nharmed by ingesting the fluid.&nbsp; You see,\ncoolant has a sweet smell and taste, which can attract these types of\nvictims.&nbsp; Always be responsible with\ncoolant disposal as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#eef6fa\" class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UH OH.<\/strong> Didn\u2019t work? Enlist an ASE licensed <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"mechanic  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\" target=\"_blank\">mechanic <\/a>for the job! Professional car radiator flushing is fast and affordable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indianapolis Car Radiator and Exhaust Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call Northeast Auto Service at 317-475-1846<\/strong> for ASE certified automotive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/services\/radiator-exhaust-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"radiator service and repair (opens in a new tab)\">radiator service and repair<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We provide comprehensive automotive service and repair for all make and model vehicles, as well as, free estimates, free advice, and auto repair coupons! Schedule an appointment for a free estimate, today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Indianapolis-Automotive-Service-Coupon-2.jpg\" alt=\"ASE Certified Automotive Mechanics 317-475-1846\" class=\"wp-image-580\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you get in your car and turn the ignition, the engine fires up and the car instantly begins producing heat.\u00a0 It continues to produce high levels of heat as you drive. The job of the car\u2019s radiator is to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/quick-review-on-how-to-flush-a-car-radiator\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":649,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[173,13,277,400],"tags":[402,293,401,404,27,403],"class_list":["post-648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-care","category-factory-scheduled-maintenance-indianapolis","category-mechanic-advice","category-radiator-service-repair","tag-automotive-radiator-repair","tag-car-care-tips","tag-car-radiator-flush","tag-car-radiator-flushing","tag-car-radiator-repair-2","tag-car-radiator-service"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=648"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":650,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions\/650"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}