New radiator

[Cpmech425]

I have a leak in my radiator and I am going to replace it. I bought this 2005 liberty used and I am not sure what coolant is in it. I was thinking about getting GO5 but what if that is not what's in the system now? Will using GO5 mess things up if that is the case? Thanks. Brian

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Good time to flush the coolant out or get it flushed!

 

[Cpmech425]

I was thinking that but do not know how I would be able to get all the old coolant out. Could you jack the back of the Jeep up as high as I can and let as much coolant out of the lower hose? Would that drain it good enough? Thanks Brian

 

[tommudd]

No that wouldn't work, but there are other ways to flush the system out .
I usually drain all I can out then use water keep filling and letting it run through . Some use special things to help flush it .
But whatever way flush it good then start over with HOAT .
I just did the radiator (MOPAR ) , hoses (NAPA), water pump ( NAPA ), thermostat and housing (MOPAR ) Hoat coolant ( NAPA ) etc last week.

Bought a VW Bug in Bellevue one time ( way back in 78 I think it was . Funny story , visiting my ( now ex and dead ) brother in law.
Leaving I said I'll give ya 75 bucks for that ( 1969 ) Bug . His wife yells "SOLD " . rear fenders / rear bumper were removed its 8:30 in the evening and I'm 150 miles from home. But told my wife to stay close on my butt and we took off !

 

[Cpmech425]

Thanks. I think that should be doable. Just drain, fill and keep repeating until clear water drains out.

 

[uss2defiant]

it would help to leave the t-stat out to get things flushed faster.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

No that wouldn't work, but there are other ways to flush the system out .
I usually drain all I can out then use water keep filling and letting it run through . Some use special things to help flush it .
But whatever way flush it good then start over with HOAT .
I just did the radiator (MOPAR ) , hoses (NAPA), water pump ( NAPA ), thermostat and housing (MOPAR ) Hoat coolant ( NAPA ) etc last week.

Bought a VW Bug in Bellevue one time ( way back in 78 I think it was . Funny story , visiting my ( now ex and dead ) brother in law.
Leaving I said I'll give ya 75 bucks for that ( 1969 ) Bug . His wife yells "SOLD " . rear fenders / rear bumper were removed its 8:30 in the evening and I'm 150 miles from home. But told my wife to stay close on my butt and we took off !

Tom, your stories get me laughing every time I read them! More car stories than a NASCAR driver :happy175::happy175::happy175:

Bob