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For 1990-2009 cars only

Radiator Cleaning Powertrain

Caution: NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting steam could cause personal injury.

Notice: The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer. Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer.

       Important: Remove bugs, leaves, dirt and other debris by blowing compressed air through the engine side of the radiator.

    • Some conditions may require the use of warm water and a mild detergent.
    • Clean the A/C condenser fins.
    • Clean between the A/C condenser and radiator.
    • Clean the radiator cooling fins.
    • Straighten any damaged cooling fins.

Radiator Cleaning Charge Air Cooling

Caution: NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting steam could cause personal injury.

Notice: The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer. Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer.

       Important: Remove bugs, leaves, dirt and other debris by blowing compressed air through the engine side of the charge air coolant radiator.

    • Some conditions may require the use of warm water and a mild detergent.
    • Clean the A/C condenser fins.
    • Clean between the A/C condenser and charge air coolant radiator.
    • Clean the charge air coolant radiator cooling fins.
    • Straighten any damaged cooling fins.