On Sun, 1 Jul 2012 15:08:40 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski <jaime...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I used this stuff from amazon:
> http://www.amazon.com/Spicy-World-Citric-Acid-5-Pound/dp/B000OZFECU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341169565&sr=8-1&keywords=citric+acid
> 
> I had originally bought some from the dealer, but when I realized I'd
> need about 1.5kg of the stuff for the high capacity of the cooling
> system of the 4.5, I went for the amazon route to save some money.

I just bought 1 kg of citric acid from a seller on eBay. $11.25, shipping
included.


> The method in the manual really works... when you remove the thermostat,
> you get lots of flow and lots of stuff clears up.

You're supposed to use a blocked-open thermostat to force flow through
the radiator.


> But you do need to "de-oil" first... I used some laundry soap.

How does one tell if one needs to de-oil?


Craig

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