2007 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question
Topics covered: Radiator, Heater, Thermostat.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on July 30, 2010
Chevy radiator flush
Engine Cooling problem
2007 Chevy Malibu 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 65000 miles
how can i perform a radiator flush by myself on my 2007 chevy malibu i can find no drain plug under the radiator
2007 Chevy Malibu 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 65000 miles
how can i perform a radiator flush by myself on my 2007 chevy malibu i can find no drain plug under the radiator
Answer
Replied on July 31, 2010
Hi there,
Some radiators do not have drain plugs, to do a complete flush remove a heater hose, lower radiator hose at the radiator and the thermostat housing & thermostat, back flush the heater with low pressure water, then place water hose into heater hose that is connected to the block, flush here, also flush out radiator & flush with hose in thermostat housing, when water runs clean, you are done, replace thermostat and seal/ gasket with new, replace hoses and top up coolant, bleed air and run till normal temp is up, check heater is hot, check for any leaks.
mark (mhpautos)