> On 11/25/2012 20:44, Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> >> On Nov 24, 2012 11:03 PM, "Jim Cathey" <j...@windwireless.net> wrote:>My >> method is to pour the coolant >>> >>> into the tank, pull off the upper radiator hose and >>> backfill water into the system until it's pouring out >>> over my hand which is holding the bottom of the hose >>> against the bottom of the radiator neck, but leaving >>> a crack at the top into which to pour water. Then I >>> jam the hose on and tighten it up. >>> >>> That gets rid of all the air, but what spills out is >>> all water since the coolant hasn't really mixed yet. >>> >> Where does the special tool, aka thermostat modified with shell casing, >> come into it? >> "Russ Williams" <rawil...@eatel.net> wrote: > > When doing a citric acid treatment. >
I was thinking you'd need the special tool to ensure that you are draining/flushing the entire system, not just a part of it, any time you change coolant. Am I confused? Alex _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
