Qualitative flushing of the radiator

If you compare the device of a car with a man, then the motor is considered to be his heart, but the cooling system can be called the glands of internal secretion. Ensure that the car has a serviceable engine cooling system is very important, because it depends on how safe it is to travel on such a vehicle. Timely diagnosis or replacement of the necessary elements of the system - a guarantee of high-quality and serviceable engine performance.

The car radiator is designed to improve heat dissipation from the engine. It is installed, as a rule, in the front of the car for more effective cooling by an oncoming air stream.

The radiator is equipped with an upper and lower reservoir, connecting tubes, corrugated material. The tubes are made of aluminum, less often copper. Corrugated tape serves as an additional element for better heat transfer. The top reservoir of the radiator has a filler neck with a lid. In the design of radiators of modern cars, the filler neck is rarely provided, in addition to its function, the expansion tank is used.

A radiator is a heat exchanger. Therefore, for its normal operation it is necessary to comply with a number of specific requirements. First of all, the cooling system can not be overheated. To do this, the system must be filled with coolant of good quality. Preferably recommended by the manufacturer of a particular car brand. During operation, the cooling system becomes clogged, the radiator is no exception. An effective solution to the problem can be flushing the radiator and the system as a whole.

The simplest method of washing is known to many. To perform this operation, a large amount of water is required. First, you need to make sure that the engine has cooled down completely. Water is poured through the filler hole. All drain valves must be closed. After filling the system with water, you can start the engine, giving him 15 minutes to work. Drain the water in compliance with the safety measures. This operation is performed until more clean water flows out of the drain. When performing this set of works, the elementary manifestation of caution is not an obstacle. Even with a short work, the coolant in the engine heats up. Therefore, in no case can not drain the water immediately after the motor has stopped. Be sure to let it cool down.

Washing the radiator is more effective when using a washing composition. For example, caustic soda can be added to the water. It is important not to overdo it. Since the remaining soda in the radiator may cause corrosion damage in the course of time. In addition, crystallizing, it can block the cross-section of the radiator tubes. In this case, part of the radiator sections ceases to function. This is fraught with overheating of the engine with disastrous consequences. After washing with soda, the system must be rinsed with plenty of water.

In addition to the "folk remedies" there are a lot of additives for cleaning the system. Radiator flushing by these means is more effective. In most cases, the additive is added to the working coolant. Thus, the system is cleaned under normal vehicle operating conditions.

Above, the washing of the cooling system from the inside has been described. But, it is worth noting that the radiator requires external cleaning. Cleaning the radiator of the car from the outside is done by removing foreign particles and dust from the cavity of the corrugated ribbons. If the radiator is clogged, its heat transfer will significantly worsen, and as a result, the motor will overheat.

And yet, the most effective method of washing is after removing the radiator. In this case, it is possible to flush its outer part with water pressure. But it is important not to overdo it, in order to avoid breakage of the connecting tubes. The internal cavity of the radiator is also very convenient to rinse after removal.

Washing the radiator favorably affects the efficiency of the cooling system. This procedure can be carried out both with the use of special additives and ordinary water. Observe the temperature and coolant level often. This alone will prevent violations in the operation of the cooling system.