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Tiny
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I have a 1997 4.6L V8 f150 ford truck with 70,000 miles. I want change and flush the coolant. What is the best way? I have been told to remove the thermostat and the lower radiator hose to flush out the engine and radiator. However the lower radiator hose enters the engine at a higher angle which makes me think that water poured into the themostat housing with a garden hose will not drain out of the engine since it will have to flow upward. Will a garden hose have sufficient pressure to flush out coolant in this situation? If there is a better way please let me know!

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Monday, January 15th, 2007 AT 11:49 PM

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Tiny
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There are different schools of thought. I think the best way is find a place that has a flush machine as it does the best job IMHO.

No petcock on the radiator?

Pressure of the garden hose really shouldn't matter. You want to drain the system, refill it with water and run it and drain it. I like to repeat these steps until just clear water comes out. You can add the flush chemical before you start the process. That stuff makes me a little nervous though.
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 AT 4:56 AM

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