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1993 Ford Explorer

Tiny
JONATHAN08
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  • 1993 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
I had put just regular water in radiator about two weeks ago. And now its got so cold where I live that all the water froze up in ther radiator. What is the best way to deal with that
Saturday, January 17th, 2009 AT 11:46 PM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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You will have to move vehicle to a heated area such as a heated garage and let the water thaw. Then drain the cooling system and refill with coolant. Not a bad idea to get a coolant flush kit and flush your cooling system at this time.

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Saturday, January 17th, 2009 AT 11:57 PM
Tiny
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Upon thawing your vehicle, check your freez plugs to ensure they are still intack. Sometimes the freezing water will blow out these plugs ( on the engine block) this prevents the engine from cracking. If you do not check these, your water will drain, the engine will run hot and you will have more problems.
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Monday, January 19th, 2009 AT 1:15 PM

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