QuestionHi, I have a 1997Chevy Blazer that the heat doesn't work and the temperature gauge reads between 160 and 210 going down the road. The radiator is full of crud, can I flush this myself or do I need to take it to a garage? I just replaced the thermostat.
Thanks Dale
AnswerDale,
Absolutely you can do this yourself. Providing you have something to contain the fluid you are draining out of it. Anticipate about 10 gallons before you start.
You will need (to make it easier, not completely necessary) to get yourself a flushing kit from a local parts store like autozone or advance. It makes the job a bit easier.
Also, I recommend you remove the new thermostat if you are planning on flushing the entire system (which you should). Also, while you are at it you should also flush your heater core. The kit from autozone won't do the core and the rest of the system at the same time, you will have to switch the fitting locations after flushing the block and radiator. (Unless they have a new kit, I haven't looked for years) Just read the instructions on the package, it is fairly simple.
The hardest decision would be whether it is something you want to do yourself when most garages will do it for about 50-60 bucks. The kit should run around 10, factor in your time and the disposal of the flushed fluid... That's up to you.
I hope this response helps you out at least a little bit. If so please remember to rate it. If I can do anything further now or in the future, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you for your question and good luck in everything.
