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Radiator Cleaning

Greetings, people of the brick.

I'm replacing the thermostat on my '97 850 GLT wagon (Odo: 138K) and replacing the coolant at the same time.

Should I use a radiator cleaner? The directions state that I'm supposed to run the car for 6 hours with just water and the quart of cleaner in the system.

Is this safe? Is it a worthwhile process? Does it really clean the system?

A quart of Prestone Super Radiator Cleaner was included with the car when I bought it.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Norman- 15 miles south of Seattle. 85 degrees for the next 3 days. Believe it or not.






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