F.H. opined in news: snipped-for-privacy@chimplinkxxx.net:
Backyard Mechanic wrote:
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>> F.H. opined in news: snipped-for-privacy@chimplinkxxx.net:
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>> Opps..
>> Forgot to mention... using distilled water makes coolant last longer.. >> pretty cheap
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> One more question. The instructions for back flushing on the Prestone
> kit are vague with regard to flush>
> CAUTION: "Do not leave hose and coupler connected to TEE while using a
> cooling system cleaner."
>
> I'm taking that to mean use the "cleaner" (Super Flush) in a closed
> system and back-flush later with water only. Is that correct?
>
> TIA, Frank
>
Thats right... you got it.
that caveat is put in there to address local ordinance / health issues. Cleaner could backwash into a hose, young child later drink from hose and die a horrible death, boils and pus appearing, or altering genetic code... if he lives, causing grandchildren to give birth to mutant zombies
Or it might burn a spot in your lawn