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Coolant reservoir cleaning

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Yogibear, Feb 17, 2012.

  1. Feb 17, 2012 #1
    Yogibear

    Yogibear Light Load Member

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    Has anyone had any luck cleaning the inside of the coolant reservoir? If so what did you ues to get it clean?
     
    Yogibear, Feb 17, 2012
    Yogibear, Feb 17, 2012
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  3. Feb 18, 2012 #2
    losttrucker

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    Mine started turning yellow so I just bought a new one for $75 at Truck Pro (05 columbia) It only took 30 minutes to replace it.
     
    losttrucker, Feb 18, 2012
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  4. Feb 18, 2012 #3
    CondoCruiser

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    I've cleaned them out on cars before. I'll remove them and douse them with CLR and power spray them good. If you have a small bottle brush or even a rag on a screw driver will help you wipe the walls down. But the CLR gets the most of it. Rinse it good before reinstalling.

    If it's all cruddy, so is your whole cooling system. Good time for a flush before summer comes around.
     
    CondoCruiser, Feb 18, 2012
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  5. Feb 18, 2012 #4
    bender

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    Caution: A steam cleaner at close range will blow right through a plastic tank.
     
    bender, Feb 18, 2012
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  7. Feb 18, 2012 #5
    Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    What are you trying to clean out of it?
     
    Smellfunny, Feb 18, 2012
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  8. Feb 18, 2012 #6
    Yogibear

    Yogibear Light Load Member

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    Just trying to get it clean enough to see the level again. It just has the buildup in it that is normal with a 8 year truck.

    Thanks for everyones help.
     
    Yogibear, Feb 18, 2012
    Yogibear, Feb 18, 2012
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  9. Feb 19, 2012 #7
    Shade Tree

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    Try dawn dish soap. This is the same stuff we used in the shop for oil in the radiator. Does a great job.
     
    Shade Tree, Feb 19, 2012
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  10. Feb 19, 2012 #8
    dave26027

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    I would try crushed ice and rock salt. Pour some in and shake it up, it should scrub some of the crud out of the reservoir.
     
    dave26027, Feb 19, 2012
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  11. Feb 19, 2012 #9
    magoo68

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    i heard on a car program that cascade dishwater soap was very good because it produced less bubbles. the guy said he flushed it a few times and it would remove all the scale and rust
     
    magoo68, Feb 19, 2012
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