What are the methods for cleaning car radiator scale?

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Paul
07/30/25 2:49am
The methods for cleaning car radiator scale are: 1. Loosen the engine guard screws and remove the engine guard; 2. Turn the coolant switch counterclockwise to drain the coolant from the radiator; 3. Start the car; 4. Tighten the switch and add radiator cleaner; 5. Fill the radiator with clean water and tighten the radiator cap and auxiliary radiator cap; 6. Let the engine idle for fifteen minutes; 7. Turn off the engine, loosen the switch, and completely drain the mixture of water and cleaner from the radiator. The maintenance methods for the car radiator are: 1. Avoid contact with any acid, alkali, or other corrosive substances; 2. Use softened hard water to prevent internal blockage and scale formation in the radiator; 3. During the installation of the radiator, avoid damaging the cooling fins and denting the radiator to ensure its cooling capacity and sealing.
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